Conference – COST SMILES

COST Action Conference 2026

SMILES Conference

Rethinking Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services for Sustainable Island Futures

june 2026

Cyprus

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Conference Rationale

Small and medium-sized islands face growing pressures from climate change, land-use transformations, and biodiversity loss, while remaining highly dependent on ecosystem services for societal well-being.

SMILES Cost Action Conference provides a timely platform to rethink how natural capital and ecosystem services are assessed, governed, and integrated into decision-making in island contexts.

By bringing together scientists, policymakers, and practitioners, the event aims to foster evidence-based solutions, nature-based approaches, and policy-relevant insights to support resilient and sustainable island futures.

Collaboration

Bringing together scientists, policymakers, and practitioners for meaningful dialogue

Nature-Based Solutions

Fostering innovative approaches to ecosystem services and natural capital

Evidence-Based Policy

Developing policy-relevant insights for sustainable island futures

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

Leading experts shaping the conference program

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Dedicated team ensuring a seamless conference experience

Irene ChristoforidiGREECE

Hellenic Mediterranean University

Ioannis VogiatzakisCYPRUS / ITALY

Open University of Cyprus / University of Bari Aldo Moro

Mario V BalzanMALTA

Ecostack Innovations

Savvas ZotosCYPRUS

Open University of Cyprus

Elli TzirkalliCYPRUS

Open University of Cyprus

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15 April – 29 April 2026

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