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Limassol Municipality's Efforts Towards a Sustainable City

Published January 11, 2026, 09:03
Limassol Municipality's Efforts Towards a Sustainable City

The Municipality of Limassol, under the leadership of Mayor Yiannis Armeutis, is making significant efforts to improve the quality of life for its residents. The budgets for 2025 and 2026 prioritize green spaces, cleanliness, public infrastructure, the road network, and animal welfare. The goal is to implement climate neutrality policies through the upgrading of green areas, strengthening cleaning procedures, and maintaining the road network. The concept of a 'circular economy' and 'green transition' is gaining traction, but more public awareness is needed regarding its importance. The state, local authorities, and stakeholders must undertake awareness campaigns to help citizens understand how these concepts affect their daily lives. The European Union has set an ambitious goal to become the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, through the application of the circular economy and the green transition. This is particularly important due to the negative impacts of climate change, which are caused by human activities. The European Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals offer opportunities to strengthen Cyprus. However, the effective implementation of these agreements is essential for Cyprus to contribute to environmental sustainability and economic and social well-being. Achieving European goals depends on achieving individual goals in areas such as energy efficiency and sustainable agriculture.