Climate Neutral Cities by 2030: Accelerating Local Change - Η Λεμεσός στην Πορεία για την Κλιματική Ουδετερότητα

WHEN: 19–20 March 2026

WHERE: The Warehouse by IT Quarter

The conference is an initiative of the Municipality of Limassol, within the framework of its participation in the European Mission for 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030.

Organised by the Municipality of Limassol, the conference aspires to serve as a reference point for the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and collaborations on the following themes:

• Climate neutrality and sustainable development
• Urban resilience and innovation
• Energy transition, smart infrastructure, and sustainable mobility
• Collaborative governance and financing models

Conference Objectives:

1. To strengthen the collective understanding of the challenges and opportunities of the green transition.
2. To highlight Limassol’s role as a model city and identify the needs required to accelerate its path to climate neutrality.
3. To foster collaborative action and co-creation of solutions across sectors.

Distinguished speakers from European academic and research institutions, as well as representatives of organisations and institutions, will share best practices, research outcomes, and proposals to accelerate the transition to climate-neutral cities.

Main Conference Pillars:

1. Limassol’s pathway to climate neutrality by 2030
2. Urban resilience in environmental and socio-economic crises
3. Energy transition, sustainable mobility, and smart infrastructure
4. Innovation and digitalisation as accelerators of sustainable development
5. Engagement with European policies, projects, and networks
6. Showcasing best practices, pilot projects, and research results
7. Collaborative governance models with the participation of all stakeholders
8. Financing sustainable urban development and the role of the private sector

TARGET AUDIENCE

The “Climate Neutral Cities by 2030: Accelerating Local Change” conference is a meeting point for all those contributing to shaping the climate-neutral and resilient cities of tomorrow. Its purpose is to promote knowledge exchange, share experiences and best practices, and create new collaborations that will accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.

The conference is addressed to:

• Local authorities and public institutions
• Academic and research organisations
• The private sector (energy, transport, technology, construction, infrastructure)
• Innovation and digital transformation organisations
• Financial institutions and green investment stakeholders
• NGOs and civil society organisations
• European networks and cooperation platforms
• Experts and professionals in sustainable development, environment, and climate change

Further information on registration and the detailed programme will be announced shortly.