Date: March 19, 2026 to March 20, 2026

Place:  , Limassol - Cyprus

Description of the event: 

“Climate Neutral Blue Cities by 2030: Accelerating Local Change under the EU Cities and Ocean Missions – Η Λεμεσός στην Πορεία για την Κλιματική Ουδετερότητα” is an Ιnternational Conference organised by the Municipality of Limassol in the framework of the EU Mission for 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities by 2030, with the support of the EU Mission: Restore our Ocean and Waters. Under the auspices of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, the conference brings together European and local leaders, policy-makers, and experts to explore how port and coastal cities can rapidly advance towards climate neutrality. Participants include representatives from the European Commission, municipalities, national authorities, research institutions, industry, investors and civil society, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships.

As a port city at the crossroads of Europe and the Mediterranean, Limassol is taking a leading role in driving the green and digital transition towards sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban development. As one of the EU Mission’s 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities, Limassol hosts this international forum to highlight the opportunities, challenges and innovations shaping the green and blue transition of port and coastal cities.

Following the launch of the EU Agenda for Cities and the EU Ports Strategy, the two-day conference addresses key themes such as port–city decarbonisation, sustainable urban mobility, renewable energy systems, financing climate-neutral cities, smart grids and energy communities, coastal restoration and resilience, social cohesion, energy justice, affordable housing, integrated urban planning and the New European Bauhaus.

The conference aims to accelerate transformative action and strengthen cooperation towards climate-neutral, resilient, and liveable blue cities across Europe. It is expected to attract local, regional, and international attention and to host leading European figures from governance, policy, research, and key economic sectors.

Type: Open

• Website: https://nzlimassolconference.com/