Cyclades Unified participated for the first time in the CPF Islanders’ Forum 2024 in Santorini, following an invitation from the Cyclades Preservation Fund. Over two days, representatives from 22 islands and 60 associations exchanged best practices on wildlife and marine protection. Highlights included training on bird reintegration, sea turtles, seals, and dolphin research, plus coalition-building with NGOs and public bodies, reinforcing education, collaboration, and long-term environmental and cultural heritage protection in the Cyclades through shared learning and strategic regional partnerships.
Our organization partnered with Kimolistes NGO, with funding from the J.F. Costopoulos Foundation, to deliver the “Storytelling Waves” workshops across six Cycladic islands. The program, led by Agatha Rodi, uses storytelling and her book A Young Kimolistas to introduce students to sustainability, environmental issues, and cultural heritage. The initiative aims to collect students’ input from each island and produce a collective book preserving local traditions. The workshops operate under the auspices of the Hellenic Tourism Organization and the Municipality of Kimolos, within the “Kimolos Experience” Festival.
