Akti Project and Research Center is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation (NGO), located at Nicosia .
Akti is active in three main domains:
Environmental research and quality of life issues:
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Akti participates and submits proposals in research programmes funded by the European Union, the United Nations, WWF etc.
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Co-operates with foreign organisations and networks related to Environment
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Organises and participates in scientific meetings and conferences
Co-ordination and consulting in research activities of scientists, Non-Governmental Organisations and Local Authorities:
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Akti provides consulting and information to NGOs dealing with cultural activities, sports and environment, as well as to Local Authorities concerning European and other programmes and is participating in their implementation.
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Promotes, co-ordinates and participates in programmes dedicated to young scientists, in order to help them start a career after the completion of their studies.
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Supports local NGOs and individual partners in networking within the European Union
Information and training of citizens for the promotion of sustainable development:
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Akti owns a library specialised on environmental issues, quality of life and coastal zone management
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Disseminates information on environmental issues: through e-mails, by organising meetings and workshops, by publications in the local newspapers and by broadcastings in the electronic media.
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Participates in environmental training and awareness raising programmes
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