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Sintra Green Summit

22 & 23 February2027
Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval, Sintra

Climate Adaptation Conference: From Risk to Action

112 days to go/ 6 thematic areas/ 5 parallel tracks/ National and international speakers/
The Summit

Turning obligations into real answers

Sintra Green Summit aims to become one of Portugal's largest climate and sustainability events, bringing together policy makers, the scientific community, businesses and citizens, and positioning Sintra as a national and European reference in the transition to a more resilient future.

An initiative by:
Câmara Municipal de Sintra Get2C

Portugal is entering a decisive cycle in putting the climate agenda into practice. The Climate Framework Law, RNA2100, ENAAC 2030, PNEC 2030 and the new European funding instruments now translate into concrete obligations for territories and into opportunities that should not be wasted. Sintra Green Summit was created to meet that moment: turning legal obligations, climate targets and financial instruments into real answers for people and for territories.

Palácio Nacional da Pena, Sintra

Over two days, the event brings together policy makers, mayors, researchers, companies, funders, associations, schools and citizens around six thematic areas. The presence of citizens is not incidental - it is a condition for a debate meant to be open, plural and rooted in the territory.

Timeline

One edition, one sustainability challenge at a time

2027 First edition Climate Adaptation Conference: From Risk to Action
2028 Second edition Theme and date TBA
2029 Third edition Theme and date TBA

From 2029, the Summit moves to a biennial cycle.

Marco Almeida
Message from the Mayor
«To make Sintra a meeting point for thinking about the future of territories.»

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time. Its impacts are increasingly felt in territories, in communities and in everyday life, demanding vision and the capacity to act.

Sintra is a territory of great diversity, where urban areas, rural and forest landscapes, an extensive coastline and a natural and cultural heritage of great value coexist. This richness also brings a greater responsibility to protect the people of Sintra, its ecosystems and its infrastructure from climate risks.

It is in this context that we are promoting the Sintra Green Summit, an initiative that aims to establish itself as a national and European reference for reflection and action on climate resilience and territorial regeneration.

Our ambition is clear. To make Sintra a meeting point for thinking about the future of territories.

Because, in the face of the climate emergency, we need more action and less intention.

Marco Almeida Mayor of Sintra
Thematic areas

Six fronts where adaptation is decided

  1. 01

    Climate governance and legislation

    Portugal’s Climate Framework Law requires municipalities to adopt climate action plans.

  2. 02

    Climate risk and prevention

    Heatwaves, wildfires and floods are becoming more frequent and intense.

  3. 03

    Finance and insurance

    Adaptation needs investment and mechanisms that protect people and assets.

  4. 04

    Energy and mobility

    Grids and transport must withstand extreme weather while decarbonising.

  5. 05

    Territory and nature-based solutions

    Forests, soils and the coast are the territory’s first line of protection.

  6. 06

    Technology and data for adaptation

    Data and monitoring help anticipate risks and make better decisions.

Programme

Two days, two journeys

Programme subject to confirmation. Speakers and moderators to be announced.

From Risk to Action

  • 15h00 Institutional opening Ceremony Main Auditorium · Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval
  • 16h00 Opening keynote Keynote Main Auditorium · Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval
  • 16h30 Plenary I: Climate Risk Assessment Plenary Main Auditorium · Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval
  • 17h30 Coffee Break Foyer · Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval
  • 17h45 Plenary II: Legal Framework and Climate Governance Plenary Main Auditorium · Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval
  • 19h30 Reception and Networking Dinner · Palácio de Sintra
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Closing

Sintra Declaration 2030

The Summit closes with the signing of the Sintra Declaration 2030, a municipal commitment to climate adaptation.

Illustration of Pena Palace
Venue

Centro Cultural
Olga Cadaval

Getting there

Come by public transport

The Portela de Sintra transport hub is 500 m from Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval, with easy walking access.

By car: access via the A16 or the IC19.

Limited parking: no free spaces near the CCOC and few paid spaces on the surrounding streets.

Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval, Sintra Mapa: Sintra, Portugal
Address Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval
Praça Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro
2710-720 SINTRA
Public transportRecommended
500 m walk to the CCOC

The Portela de Sintra hub is 500 m from Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval.

Train

Sintra Line (CP), departing from Lisbon at Rossio, Oriente, Roma-Areeiro, Entrecampos and Sete Rios stations.

Bus

Several Carris Metropolitana lines, with connections to Cascais, Estoril, Carcavelos, Ericeira, Mafra and the parishes of Sintra municipality.

If you come by car
Lourel car park 540 free spaces

800 m from the CCOC (13 min walk). Shuttle buses 434 and 435 connect the car park with Sintra town.

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Edifício Sintra car park 72 paid spaces

Paid underground car park right next to the CCOC.

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Carris Metropolitana

These services also connect the Lourel car park with Sintra town:

1240Negrais (Soc. Recreativa) – Portela de Sintra (Estação Norte)
1245Catribana (Largo) – Portela de Sintra (Estação Norte)
1248Portela de Sintra (Estação Norte) – Praia das Maçãs (Mercado)
1250Portela de Sintra (Estação Norte) – Praia Grande
1255Portela de Sintra (Estação Norte) – Magoito
1633Portela de Sintra (Estação) – Amadora (Estação Norte) via Casal de Cambra
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

22 and 23 February 2027, at Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval in Sintra, Portugal.

Registration is done through the form, by clicking this link.

Yes. The Summit gathers decision makers, researchers, companies, associations, schools and citizens.

Sessions in Portuguese and English, with translation in the international sessions.

Organisation

An initiative by

Organisation
Câmara Municipal de Sintra Get2C
Media partner
To be announced

22 & 23 February 2027

Centro Cultural Olga Cadaval, Sintra. Limited seats.

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