The Blue Limassol Forum, which will also be webcast, will this year focus on the realistic transition of coastal cities to sustainability and will highlight issues and initiatives linked to the Blue Economy, capitalising on Limassol's unique characteristics as a leading commercial and maritime centre and a major port in the South East Mediterranean.
In addition, the Conference aims to raise public awareness of the maritime and environmental issues facing cities such as Limassol.
According to an announcement of the organizers, the Limassol Municipality and Frederick University, at the Conference, renowned experts from the Netherlands and Israel will present modern initiatives and best practices that have been implemented in their countries towards the transition to a sustainable Blue Economy.
In addition, local and regional stakeholders and interested members of the public will discuss issues related to the Blue Economy and the current challenges facing coastal cities.
In this context, the speakers and the audience will discuss the findings of the first integrated environmental study of Limassol's coastline that assesses the risks to the city's coastal and marine environment.
This is, it is added, the first and the largest study on the scale to take a comprehensive approach to the risks arising from the activities of ports and shipping, hydrocarbons, marinas and yachts, fish farming and fishing, construction and hotels, the sewage system and water sports.
The study also takes into account the environmental concerns of 500 Limassol residents, as expressed in an opinion survey conducted by Frederick University in 2020 as part of the first Blue Limassol Forum.
It is noted that more than 30 scientists from Frederick University and other academic institutions in Cyprus and abroad worked on the scientific documentation of the study, with the contribution of 110 executives from state and municipal departments, organisations and companies operating in the maritime sector in Limassol.
The study, the statement said, demonstrates the urgent need to protect the coastal and marine environment of Limassol and recommends the implementation of good practices to reduce the risks that threaten it and to maintain its sustainability and attractiveness.
The Deputy Minister of Shipping, Vassilis Demetriades, among others, has been invited and is expected to address the conference.
Source: CNA
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