CARDET is organizing the Euro-Mediterranean CSO Conference, Realities, Challenges, and Collaboration of Civil Society Organisations across Europe and the Mediterranean, on Thursday 23 – Friday 24 April 2026.
Bringing together international civil society organisations, EU institutions, policymakers, academia, international organisations and youth representatives, the conference creates a high-level platform for dialogue, collaboration and policy reflection on the most pressing regional and global challenges.
Key Themes
The conference will address the following interconnected priorities:
● Strengthening civic space across Europe and the Mediterranean
● Promoting structured dialogue between civil society and policymakers
● Addressing democratic backsliding and shrinking civic space
● Highlighting civil society’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
● Migration, skills development, and social inclusion
● Digital mental health challenges and youth wellbeing
● Funding mechanisms and financial sustainability of CSOs
● Geopolitical developments in the Mediterranean region
● Artificial Intelligence and digital transformation for social good
Objectives
The conference serves as a strategic meeting point for stakeholders from across the Euro-Mediterranean region to:
● Exchange good practice and innovative approaches
● Address democratic, social and geopolitical challenges
● Promote inclusive and sustainable development
● Strengthen cross-border cooperation
EVENT DETAILS:
Dates: Thursday 23 – Friday 24 April 2026
Venue: UNESCO Amphitheater, University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Language: English (simultaneous translation in Greek)
More about the agenda: https://www.imhbusiness.com/en/events/euro-mediterranean-cso-conference/
The project “Towards an open, fair and sustainable Europe in the world – EU Presidency Project 2024-2026” is co- funded by the European Union and implemented by Global Focus, Grupa Zagranica, CARDET, and CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs working on sustainable development and international cooperation.
WHEN
April 23, 2026 - April 24, 2026
0:00 - 23:59
WHERE
UNESCO Amphitheater
University of Nicosia
,
Nicosia