The CPF is pleased to support and take part in the 1st Convergences Greece Forum organized by the World Human Forum, an interactive and innovative forum that brings together opposing worlds for a good reason! The Convergences Greece Forum will take place in Athens on the 1 & 2 April 2019 at the historical theatre OLYMPIA…
We are excited as we witness the work in progress for the creation of a small Botanic Garden in the Environmental Park of Paros, as part of our joint project with the Friends of Paros Park Association, to regenerate the local ecosystem, reduce the erosion, and finally try to replant the Park with volunteer plants. We are…
Cyclades is a treasure for Greece and it’s natural environment. Witness the incredible fauna and flora they host, as well as unique and never before seen footage of some of the rarest species that one can come across, such as the Mediterranean monk seal Monachus monachus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz5zDvx5nZ8 The video was created by MOm- Hellenic Society for the Study…
Good news! We are proud to announce that the first marine litter station in Greece is now up and running on the island of Antiparos! A big thank you to all, and mainly the local community, including the fishermen and the volunteers, the municipality, the coastal authorities and of course our partner Aegean Rebreath for the initial idea, the…
Fishermen from Greece (Santorini and Alonissos), Turkey, Cyprus, Italy and the UK came together in Lyme Bay for day one of the European Small-scale Fisheries Exchange. Knowledge and experiences were shared by groups from the five countries. Fishermen from BLUE’s Lyme Bay Fisheries and Conservation Reserve explained to their Mediterranean counterparts that improvements to port infrastructure like…
Driven by confidence and conscience that the Cycladic islands have an incredible opportunity to evolve in a positive way and preserve their unique landscape, traditions and natural heritage while maintaining themselves as a global touristic destination, the CPF started its operation in early 2018 hoping to be able to assist in the long-term proper planning…
It is finally out there, available for the schools across Greece and the Cyclades. Find our more about Cycladoupolis, here!
We are pleased to share with you our latest newsletter with some interesting stories about what we have been up to! A Plastic Free Cyclades movement, Milos beyond Aphrodite, regenerating the Cycladic ecosystem strategies, recycle the seas and many more environmental storied from your beloved Greek islands.
By Marion Hoffmanni The largely still unexcavated archaeological treasures of the island are not the only reason for the air of mystery which surrounds Milos. The awe-inspiring statue of Aphrodite – the goddess of love and beauty – which was discovered in 1820 by a local peasant, is marketed as the island’s main attraction, even…
Although the beautiful Aegean islands offer breath-taking experiences for the million of visitors every year, there are questions regarding the environmental governance, sustainability and the future of the natural environment of the area. Despite the challenges and big pressures, we are confident that the Cycladic islands can preserve their natural environment and heritage whilst also…
