Climate brings people together: Turkish Cypriot and Greek Cypriot scientists step onto a shared platform for the first time

Today, June 8, 2026, at 17:00, a joint panel discussion dedicated to climate change will take place in the conference hall of the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Civil Engineers and Architects (KTMMOB) in Nicosia. The event is organized by KTMMOB in cooperation with the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK).
During two sessions, experts, including Professors Marina Neophytou, Halil Güven and other specialists, will discuss the state of water resources, energy policy, sustainable development and the island’s adaptation to rising temperatures. The discussion will be held in English and will conclude with a Q&A session.
For Cyprus, which lies at the epicenter of the Mediterranean climate crisis, environmental threats are shared. The organizers emphasize that the event has not only scientific but also an important political dimension: in the absence of progress in official negotiations, professional dialogue between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot sides remains one of the few formats for constructive engagement.
According to climate data, Europe is warming faster than other continents, and the Mediterranean is recording record marine heatwave levels, making the survival of the island’s ecosystems a priority issue for specialists from both communities.