Climate change, extreme weather events, renewables and the energy transition were among the topics covered by the 17th International Conference on Meteorology, Climatology, and Atmospheric Physics (COMECAP 2025) that took place in Nicosia from September 29 to October 1, 2025.
The conference was organized by the Hellenic Meteorological Society, hosted by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence at Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK), in collaboration with the Cyprus Department of Meteorology, and was held under the auspices of the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment.
According to a press release issued by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, the reach of COMECAP 2025 was reflected in its outcomes: 83 scientific papers were submitted and published in the Environmental and Earth Sciences Proceedings journal, while 80 oral presentations, 65 online talks, and 65 poster presentations were held, showcasing the wealth of scientific knowledge shared.
Since its first edition in 1992, COMECAP has established itself as a leading forum in the geosciences, promoting scientific dialogue and innovation. This year’s edition was of particular significance, as it marked 20 years since Cyprus last hosted the conference, reaffirming the country’s role as a hub for scientific collaboration in the Eastern Mediterranean.
At the opening ceremony, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Maria Panayiotou, highlighted that Cyprus and the Mediterranean are internationally recognized as among the most vulnerable ‘hotspots’ of the climate crisis. She emphasized that Cyprus is responding decisively by investing in agrometeorological services, new technologies, and collaborations with the academic and research community, aiming to ensure the sustainability of agriculture, biodiversity, and water resources.
According to the press release, the conference’s scientific program covered a wide range of topics: climate change and socio-economic impacts, extreme weather events and natural disasters, air quality, public health, renewable energy and energy transition, and impact on agriculture, ecosystems, and cultural heritage.