CO2 PACMAN Impact Forum Co-Designing Pathways to Climate Neutrality: From Island Experience to Wider Change
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Date(s) - 21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026
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Join us in Athens for the CO2 PACMAN Impact Forum – Co-Designing Pathways to Climate Neutrality: From Island Experience to Wider Change, a landmark gathering dedicated to the future of climate-neutral territories, participatory governance, and sustainable regional transformation. Taking place from 20–22 May 2026 at the iconic Divani Acropolis Hotel, this final event will bring together European institutions, regional and local authorities, researchers, innovators, civil society actors, youth representatives, and project partners to reflect on the journey of CO2 PACMAN and explore the pathways ahead.
Set against the historic backdrop of Athens and the Acropolis, the Forum will offer a dynamic and inspiring space for dialogue, collaboration, and exchange. Over three days, participants will engage in high-level discussions on climate governance, island transition strategies, regional cooperation, innovation for decarbonisation, community engagement, and the role of youth in shaping resilient and climate-neutral futures.
The programme will feature keynote interventions, policy dialogues, interactive sessions, innovation showcases, and presentations from the project’s pilot territories, highlighting lessons learned and practical experiences emerging from island living labs in the Mediterranean. Special attention will also be given to tools, methodologies, and collaborative approaches that can support the transfer of climate-neutral solutions from island contexts to wider regional and urban environments.
Beyond the formal sessions, the Forum will create valuable opportunities for networking and connection among stakeholders from across Europe, fostering new synergies and future collaborations. Participants will also experience the cultural heritage of Athens through curated activities and social events designed to encourage meaningful exchange in an inspiring setting.
The CO2 PACMAN Impact Forum represents more than a project closing event — it is a forward-looking platform for dialogue, capitalization, and collective action toward a more sustainable and climate-neutral Mediterranean region.
Agenda
Day 1 – Thursday 21/5/2026
(Venue: Divani Acropolis Hotel 19-25 Parthenonos StreetAthens, Greece)
8:30:-11:00 | Cultural Visit
Visit to the Parthenon / Acropolis
13:00-14:00 | Networking Lunch organized by TUC-ReSEL by invitation only
Location: Dionysos Zonar’s Restaurant (Rovertou Galli 43, Athina 117 42)
14:30-15:00 | Registration
14:30-19:00| VR Station
15:00-15:30 | Welcome and Opening Session
– Simone Bastianoni, University of Siena – CO2 PACMAN Project Coordinator
– Sophie Scarvelis, Joint Secretariat, Projects Unit Manager, Interreg Euro-MED
15:30-16:30 | The Future of Climate Governance and Regional Action
Moderator: Alexia Spyridonidou, Climate Governance Specialist, EPLO – CO2 PACMAN Project Partner
Co-Moderator: Simone Bastianoni, University of Siena – CO2 PACMAN Project Coordinator
Speakers:
– Haris Doukas, Mayor of Athens
– David Barontini, Regional Councilor (Environment, Circular Economy and Climate), Tuscany Region
Testimonials from the three pilot islands of CO2 PACMAN
-Representative of island of Crete: Nikos Xylouris, Vice Governor of Region of Crete
-Representative of the island of Brač: Stipe Čogelja, Deputy Prefect of the Split-Dalmatia County
– Representative of island of Elba: Claudio Della Lucia, President of the Renewable Energy Community of Elba
16:30-17:30 | Panel I: Young Voices from the Three Islands Lessons Learned & Local Climate Action
Moderator: Sofia Gialama, Sustainability Consultant, an EU Climate Pact Ambassador
16:30 – 16:50 | Brač
– Presentation of transition scenarios developed for Brač Island
Martin Bučan, Split-Dalmatia County – CO2 PACMAN Project Partner
–Youth Think Tank Elba Island
Students and Teachers of High Schools “SŠ SUPETAR” and “SŠ BOL’’
16:50 – 17:10 | Crete
– Presentation of transition scenarios developed for Crete Island
Stavroula Tournaki, Technical University of Crete – CO2 PACMAN Project Partner
–Youth Think Tank Elba Island Students and Teachers of High Schools “Experimental Junior High School of Rethymno “,
17:10 – 17:30 | Elba
– Presentation of transition scenarios developed for Elba Island
Gabriele Paolinelli, University of Florence – CO2 PACMAN Project Partner
– Youth Think Tank Elba Island
Students and Teachers of High School “Raffaello Foresi”
17:30-18:00| Coffee Break
18:00-18:30| Policy Forum intervention by the JS
18:30-19:15 | Panel II: Interreg Euro-MED Policy Perspectives
– Nicoletta Patrizi, Training programme for regional policies Community for Innovation. – Marina Kouta, From Dialogue to Impact: Shaping Green Living Areas for Mediterranean -Tonia Koutsopoulou ,Thematic Papers Dialogue for Tourism (TBC)
19:15-19:30| Closing Remarks
20:00-21:00| Networking Dinner (in the hotel)
DAY 2 – Friday 22 /5/2026
(Venue: Divani Acropolis Hotel 19-25 Parthenonos StreetAthens, Greece)
9:00-9:30| Registration
10:00–10:10| Opening and Recap from the Impact Forum – Day 1
Moderetor:
-Ioannis Mardikis, EPLO – CO2 PACMAN Project Partner
Speakers:
-CO2 PACMAN Project Coordination Team
10:10–10:30| Keynote speeches: Designing Climate Neutrality Pathways
Speakers:
– Riccardo Maria Pulselli, Prof. Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria
– Constantina Kottaridi, Prof. University of Piraeus
– Theocharis Tsoutsos, Prof. Dr., School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, TU Crete
10:30–11:00| Innovation Challenge: Private Sector Solutions for Local and Regional Climate Transition
Moderator: Carmen Renovell, CEEI Valencia – CO2 PACMAN Project Partner
Speakers:
– Ilenia Conesa Rodríguez, Communication Manager Effiwaste and Andrés Arconada, LIS Data Solutions, Solvers representative from Crete
– Petar Anibalović (Vodovod Brač d.o.o.) Challenger /Javier Sanz, Fibsen Solver Solver representative from Brač
– Claudio Della Lucia (CER ELBA – Renewable Energy Community Elba island) Challenger representative from Elba
11:00–11:15| Coffee Break
11:15–11:35| Interactive Tools for Climate-Neutral Interventions: Engagement and Evaluation
Speakers:
– Konstantinos Smagas, GEO Imaging – CO2 PACMAN Project Partner
– Vasilis Petrou, GEO Imaging – CO2 PACMAN Project Partner
11:35–12:00| Landscape Scenarios for Climate-Neutral Intervention:
Speaker:
– Gabriele Paolinelli, University of Florence – CO2 PACMAN Project Partner
12:00–12:20| The CO2 PACMAN Tool: Exploring Decarbonisation Options
Speaker:
– Martina Vinci, University of Siena – CO2 PACMAN Project Partner
12:20–12:30| Youth and Community Engagement: Voices from Crete, Brač and Elba award ceremony
12:30–13:00 | Community for living areas presentation Innovative tools in the services of urban context
Speaker:
-Mary Krimnianoti, Community for living Areas, Union of Western Greece
13:00–13:15| Euro-MED Academy: Climate Neutrality Planning with the CO2 PACMAN Toolkit
Speakers:
-Nicoletta Patrizi, Euro-MED Academy Coordination group. Community 4 Innovation Project, University of Siena
-Ema Midzic,CENER 21
-George Karapatouchas
13:15–13:30| Final Conclusions and Capitalization Priorities
Speakers:
-Ioannis Mardikis, EPLO
-Simone Bastianoni, CO2 PACMAN Project Coordination Team
13:30–15:00| Lunch (in the Hotel)
