Breakout Workshops (Parallel Tracks)

Day 2 – Friday 20 March 2026 - Enabling the Transition: Finance, Energy, and Design for Climate-Neutral Blue Cities

11:15-13:15

Leading the Tide: Climate City Contracts as Holistic Governance Tools for Climate-Neutral Blue Cities

• Starting from the example of coastal and port cities, this workshop will explore how Climate City Contracts (CCCs) can function as holistic governance tools navigating complex climate, environmental, and socio-economic transitions. The discussion will focus on practical governance insights, real-world implementation experience, and transferable lessons for blue cities aiming for climate neutrality by 2030.

Yiannis Armeftis
Mayor of Limassol

Adrian Craciun
Coordinator, Constanta Metropolitan Zone

Julio Lumbreras
Full Prof., Technical University of Madrid (UPM), Director, citiES 2030

Jorn Verbeeck
Urban and sustainability expert, Board Member of the EU Cities Mission

14:45-16:00

Cities-Investors Workshop: From City Climate Contracts to Investable Projects

• This interactive roundtable provides a trusted space for cities to present selected early-stage projects and receive constructive feedback from investors and advisors. The focus is on early engagement, market insight, and project maturation rather than immediate deal-making. Through short city presentations and facilitated discussion, the session aims to strengthen project readiness, clarify investor expectations, and build stronger bridges between Mission Cities and the investment community—supporting the transition from strategy to implementation.

Limassol Municipality

Ioannina Municipality

Trikala Municipality

Moderator:

George Ioulianos
Vice President - City Finance Specialist for Greek & Cypriot Mission Cities, Bankers without Boundaries