The port of Naoussa in Paros is – thanks to its SeaBin!This innovative, award winning, port-cleaning technology captures floating debris and prevents trash that ends up in the port being carried away into the open sea. During the first six months of its establishment in the beautiful port of Naoussa, our SeaBin has collected approximately 170kg of rubbish,…
Join us to tackle the problem of invasive marine species through gastronomy! The Cyclades Preservation Fund invites you to experience a unique and premium lunch or supper of local flavours and special delicacies, such as the “intruder” burger and the “camouflage” salad. When: 7th, 8th or 9th September 2020 Where: in the comfort of your own home at locations in/around Athens About: The…
Many of us will be missing an annual Mediterranean visit this summer: pour yourself a glass of rosé, don your straw hat, and join us to discuss the hot topic of how to encourage a more sustainable post-COVID ‘restart’ on islands which are popular tourism destinations. The Menorca Preservation Fund and Cyclades Preservation Fund are place-based environmental philanthropic organizations…
We are so glad that a lot of our initiatives and stories from the ground are presented in the news! Please find below the links to some of our latest interviews: Article in zoon.gr about the plastic pollution in the Cyclades and the pandemic of microplastics. A feature and interview in efsyn.gr about the 2 year review…
Our feelings are mixed in the image of this special … “collection” of hundreds of thousands of microplastics and other marine waste that have been collected in the port of Naoussa in Paros, through the “smart” floating sea bucket SeaBin. 7 large bags with corresponding quantities, in just 4 non-tourist months (January- May 2020)! On…
Exciting news! Our partner MOm, with our support (CPF grant: Cyclades care for dolphins), is attempting to collect data on cetacean sightings, thoroughly and for the first time focusing on the Cyclades! We hope that the guide will help you identify them and distinguish among the species when you meet them during your marine travels which will…
Watch the promo video, created by Earth View Productions, for our new children’s book about plastic! You can find and purchase our book in all the e-shops of the central bookstores or ORDER directly to the CPF for 14.40€ + shipping cost (pls write to marianna@cycladespreservationfund.org how many copies you would like and your address). Remember, this is…
A new article on The Telegraph about our Pick The Alien campaign and the creation of our recipe e-book that advocates eating invasive fish species to help marine environment. Find the link from the article here! Find our e-book with recipes here!
The Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF) is a UK charity that develops collaborative networks and empowers local stakeholders and communities of the Greek Cycladic islands to preserve their natural environment. The CPF raises funds locally and internationally from people and businesses that care for the Cycladic islands’ future well-being; the charity ensures funds are directed appropriately…
The Conservation Collective (CPF’s global family) is launching a joint initiative to support fresh local produce. Building long-term climate resilience by strengthening local food systems, and promoting land stewardship are common objectives across the members of our network. The Covid-19 crisis has hammered home the importance of being able to produce food locally, in order to sustain…
