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RESIsles interns meet EU Commissioner for Fisheries & Oceans, Dr. Costas Kadis at AKTI’s offices
Ákos, Sabina, Anastasia, Drina, Michal, Dunja, and Mario met with Dr. Costas Kadis, EU Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, at AKTI’s offices to ask questions about the EU’s role in protecting our seas — through the RESisles internship. Here’s what they wanted to know: ⛏️ Dunja asked about the EU’s position on deep-sea mining, particularly…
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Over 2,300 young people in Cyprus, Malta, and Crete were educated about their civic rights to a healthy environment through the RESIsles project!
Through interactive workshops in Cyprus, Crete, and Malta, we empowered the next generation with the tools to fight climate change 🌱, defend their right to a healthy environment, and take action as active EU citizens! ✊🌿 🎒 2,370+ students and educators reached 🏫 39 schools and institutions visited 🤝 Participants from 7 EU countries involved…
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AKTI is awarded the 2025 European Citizens’ Gold Award at the Delphi Economic Forum!
The 2025 “Costas Karras” European Citizens’ Gold Award was awarded to the Cypriot NGO AKTI Project and Research Centre, for 25 years of pioneering action for sustainability in Cyprus and Europe. The award was presented by the Hellenic Society for Environment and Cultural Heritage and Europa Nostra, in an impressive ceremony within the framework of…
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Win an all-expenses-paid, 1-week educational trip to Croatia on ocean literacy and the marine environment!
Win an all-expenses-paid, 1-week educational trip to Croatia on ocean literacy and the marine environment! 🐠 Are you ready to travel to beautiful Croatia for an exciting week of ocean literacy and marine science? ✅ Who’s eligible: Cypriot university students (18-25), studying in Cyprus or abroad🚨10 spots available!📅 When: 02/09/2025 – 09/09/2025⏳Deadline: April 11, 2025,…
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Χρυσό Βραβείο Ευρωπαίων Πολιτών “Κώστας Καρράς” στην ΑΚΤΗ για τα 25 χρόνια δράσης της!
Χρυσό Βραβείο Ευρωπαίων Πολιτών “Κώστας Καρράς” στην ΑΚΤΗ για τα 25 χρόνια δράσης και ενημέρωσης του κοινού για την αειφορία! Για τα 25 χρόνια δράσης της ΑΚΤΗς για την προστασία της φυσικής κληρονομιάς της Κύπρου και της Ευρώπης και την ενημέρωση και εκπαίδευση του κοινού η Ελληνική Εταιρεία Περιβάλλοντος και Πολιτισμού (ΕΛΛΕΤ) και η Europa…
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Congratulations, Atlantica Aeneas Resort, on championing the green transition! 🎉🏆🌱
This video series is here to introduce you to true sustainability champions and give you a taste of their journey towards a greener future! 📍 Today’s stop: Atlantica Aeneas Resort, Ayia Napa The showcased businesses are members of the Zero Waste HoReCa Cyprus Network and were awarded for their sustainable practices. The Zero Waste HoReCa…
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Προκήρυξη διαγωνισμού “Zero Waste HoReca Cyprus 2025 – Best Practice Competition”
H AKTH προκηρύσσει τον Διαγωνισμό “Zero Waste HoReca Cyprus 2025 – Best Practice Competition” ! Είσαι επιχείρηση HoReCa στην Κύπρο και σε ενδιαφέρει να κάνεις το επόμενο βήμα για την πράσινη μετάβαση; Τότε αυτός ο διαγωνισμός σε ενδιαφέρει! Υπόβαλε τώρα τις καλές πρακτικές σου για εξοικονόμηση ενέργειας και νερού, ελαχιστοποίηση των αποβλήτων και δημιουργία πιο…
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Compa(i)ring apples and oranges:Culture, Sustainability and Inclusive Policy Development
Culture and the environment are seemingly poles apart, but what about when seen through the lens of the climate crisis? Climate impacts permeate all sectors, including culture. Natural heritage, the livelihoods of people operating within the cultural and creative sector (CCS), cultural tourism, oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, etc. across the globe are all…
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What an exciting internship week it’s been!
Last week, AKTI had the pleasure of hosting 7 university students from across Europe as part of the RESIsles internship! We brought together young, passionate minds from Serbia, Spain, Moldova, Romania, Hungary, and the Czech Republic to explore topics like sustainability, climate change, and active citizenship. Here’s a look at their journey: ✅ Kicked off…
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Seed funding competition awards 2024 Malta: We celebrated sustainability in Malta’s HoReCa industry!
Congratulations to the 20 businesses that stood out among the 170 members of the Zero Waste HoReCa Network in Malta for their innovative contributions toward implementing more sustainable practices in their operations, targeting energy and water-saving practices, and reducing CO2 emissions! The winning businesses are: Sotto Pinseria Romana (Sliema), Prosciutteria (Gzira), Dar Bjorn Cafeteria (Haz…