Eu Climate Action Days
Third Act / Cabo Verde
From Local Action to Global Impact
Climate Resilience, Water Security and Ocean Governance
Date: 11 December 2026, 09:30–13:00 (Cabo Verde local time)
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Universidade Técnica do Atlântico | Mindelo, São Vicente
Tentative Programme
| Local time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:30–09:50 | Opening Session Rui Alexandre Castanho — European Climate Pact Ambassador for Portugal; VALORIZA–UPP; Rector of Universidade Técnica do Atlântico Local authorities — TBC |
| 09:50–10:45 | Panel I | Climate Resilience and Water Security in Island Territories Climate adaptation, water security, the water–energy nexus and sustainable territorial planning. Speakers: TBC; TBC; TBC Moderator: João do Monte Duarte — UTA |
| 10:45–11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00–11:55 | Panel II | Ocean Governance and Sustainable Island Development Coastal resilience, marine biodiversity, the blue economy and sustainable tourism. Speakers: Luís Loures (UPP); TBC; TBC Moderator: João do Monte Duarte — UTA |
| 11:55–13:00 | Roundtable | From Local Action to Atlantic Cooperation Practical climate priorities for Cabo Verde and cooperation with Madeira, the Azores and other Atlantic territories. Participants: Rui Alexandre Castanho (European Climate Pact Ambassador for Portugal; VALORIZA–UPP); João do Monte Duarte (UTA); Luís Loures (UPP); TBC Moderator: TBC Audience participation, key messages and proposed next steps. |
Joint Organisers
VALORIZA – Polytechnic University of Portalegre (UPP), Portugal
Universidade Técnica do Atlântico (UTA), Cabo Verde
Provisional programme, subject to confirmation. TBC: to be confirmed.
