The Opening Event of the research project ClimAid, with the title “Climate Resilience for Museums and Cultural Institutions in Cyprus – From Research to Action” took place on 17 October 2025, bringing together museum professionals, policymakers, researchers, and cultural stakeholders to explore how Cypriot museums can become more resilient in the face of climate change. 

Participants were introduced to the project’s aims and expected outcomes, as well as to the Open Call for Museums and Cultural Institutions, which invites museums to join selected project activities and directly benefit from the project’s results and tools.

During the event, Dr Maria Shehade, Project Coordinator of ClimAid and Senior Researcher at CYENS presented the project’s vision and activities, Dr Andreas Kamilaris, Research Director of Periopsis introduced the audience to the effects of climate change on Cyprus and Dr Panagiotis Ntzeremes, Research Associate at CYENS presented the details of the ClimAid Open Call for Museums and Cultural Institutions.

A warm thank you to the Deputy Mayor of the Nicosia Municipality, Mr Chrysanthos Fakas, the Director of the Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture, Dr Ioanna Hadjicosti, and the Research Director of CYENS, Dr Fotis Liarokapis for addressing the audience.

We also extend our sincere thanks to everyone who attended, shared insights, and supported this important step toward a sustainable and climate-resilient future for Cyprus’s cultural heritage.