The challenge Plastic pollution poses a significant environmental threat to the Cyclades and the Greek seas. Marine animals are in danger as they can suffocate on plastic materials or ingest them, mistaking plastic for food. At the same time, plastics break down into microplastics, which enter the food chain when consumed by small organisms like…
The challenge: Lack of water is a major worldwide problem, which is increasingly intensifying on the Cyclades islands leading to negative environmental effects such as; freshwater shortages, soil degradation, loss of vegetation, coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, marine ecosystem disruptions, increased wildfires, and biodiversity loss. Ιn response to this threat, expensive and environmentally costly solutions such…
The challenge The challenge of plastic pollution in the Cyclades, exacerbated by the influx of tourists during the summer months and the limitations of the recycling system, requires a multifaceted approach involving various stakeholders. The solution Some of the actions that contribute to the plastic reduction include public awareness and education programs, infrastructure improvement, promotion…
The challenge The challenge of overfishing is a significant concern that intersects with the development of fishing tourism. Fishing tourism, while offering economic opportunities and cultural experiences, also presents several challenges that need to be addressed to ensure its sustainability and minimize negative impacts. The solution Training fishermen about the benefits of fishing tourism, provides…
The next months will be dedicated to planning how Greece, and its regions such as the Cyclades and the Ionian Islands, will apply resources available from the EU’s regional and rural development funds during the new (2021-2027) programming period. These funds, which will amount to more than € 20 billion, will fund the sustainable development…
The challenge The waste management challenges faced by the island of Andros underscore the urgent need for sustainable solutions and community engagement to address waste issues and protect the environment. The solution To address the limited awareness about waste issues, water quality, and the consequences of waste on human and animal life on the island…
The CPF worked together with Atromitos Race in Sifnos and the Municipality of Syfnos in order to minimize the single useof plastics for the athletes and the visitors. We offered community dishes and glasses that will be used in the future in local events. The CPF worked together with Atromitos Race in Sifnos and the Municipality of…
This Grant project has been completed. We continue to showcase this project’s outcomes on our website because we are proud of the impact it has made and the continues to have in the local community. While this grant project has been archived, we think you might be interested to read on…. The challenge As inhabitants…
Management of plastic waste is vital for the preservation of the Cyclades landscape and wildlife. Nevertheless, waste management is centrally organized at the moment. There is little control and visibility over the actual recycling process. This also affects the behavior of the residents towards recycling. Recycling is often treated as a black box, where anything…
The challenge Our challenge was to consider how we could best reduce the waste impact of the first Syros Aquathlon event on Syros island, a three-day-long sporting event which had the potential to take a toll on the local environment. Our thinking was that such an event, being immersed in and dependent on nature, could be a…
