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The 3rd Blue Limassol Forum, co-organized by the Limassol Municipality and Frederick University, took place on Friday, May 26, at the University's premises in Limassol. The opening of the conference was welcomed by the Deputy Minister of Shipping, Mrs Marina Hadjimanoli, who noted that the Blue Limassol Forum offers an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas and discuss good practices and strategies for the effective achievement of the objectives of the Deputy Ministry of Shipping and that with respect to the environment, the conference promotes Blue Growth, through the transition to Renewable Energy Sources and the achievement of carbon neutrality, priorities critical to the policy of the European Union and the Deputy Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
He referred to the Limassol Municipality's great success with its participation in the EU Mission Cities, for 100 climate neutral and smart cities by 2030, and assured Limassol Mayor Nicos Nicolaides that the Government will fully support this effort, promoting actions and accelerating the achievement of the EU's carbon targets. He went on to say "As we move towards sustainable development goals, we need experienced professionals with environmental awareness" and went on to say that the Deputy Ministry of Shipping encourages educational excellence, with priority given to maritime/maritime environmental education.
The Deputy Ministry of Shipping and Frederick University, in the context of the conference, signed a Memorandum of Understanding between them, which was signed by Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanoli and the Vice Chancellor for Research, Development and Public Relations of Frederick University, Professor Dr.
The purpose of the Memorandum is to develop cooperation in areas that fall under the responsibility of the Deputy Ministry of Shipping and in particular in matters of shipping and integrated maritime policy. Within the framework of the Memorandum, education/training programmes will be implemented for executives of the Deputy Ministry, holding conferences and lectures on issues related to shipping, conducting work, studies, as well as undertaking joint research work on issues related to the Cypriot maritime sector, the human resources of Cyprus in the maritime sector and the needs for jobs, the blue economy and other maritime-related sectors. In addition, the Deputy Ministry of Shipping will offer a short internship to Frederick University students.
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