CO2 PACMAN Impact Forum

CO2 PACMAN Impact Forum “Co-Designing Pathways to Climate Neutrality: From Island Experience to Broader Change” took place in Athens on 21-22 May 2026. Over two days the event brought together representatives from across the Mediterranean to exchange knowledge and explore pathways toward climate-neutral territories.

Key institutional actors included representatives from the Region of Tuscany, the Region of Crete, and the Municipality of Athens, alongside regional authorities, research organisations, innovation networks, NGOs, and youth communities. The Forum highlighted the importance of cooperation between islands and coastal areas in advancing shared climate goals.

A central moment of the event was the Open Innovation Roundtable, where selected challenges were presented and matched with solution providers, fostering direct interaction between needs and innovative responses. The Forum also featured a dedicated ceremony awarding The Youth Think Tank proposals, recognising the most impactful ideas developed by young participants on topics such as decarbonization, circular economy, and sustainable mobility.

Discussions focused on renewable energy, sustainable mobility, participatory climate governance, landscape-sensitive planning, and resilience building, with a strong emphasis on balancing climate action with cultural heritage, social inclusion, and territorial identity.

The event also marked the official launch of the CO2 PACMAN Mini Game, an immersive digital tool designed to support education and engagement through interactive exploration of climate-related content.