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Cyclades Unified has joined the Greek Islands Seagrass Alliance.
https://seagrassalliance.gr/symmachoi_new/
 
We are pleased to announce that Cyclades Unified has joined the network of partners of the Greek Islands Seagrass Alliance (GISA),https://seagrassalliance.gr/, a nationwide initiative for the protection of Posidonia and Greece’s seagrass meadows.
 
Cyclades Unified is a civil society organization that responds to the need for change by building capacity and raising environmental awareness in the Cyclades islands, focusing on communities that are taking their first steps toward adopting Zero Waste practices.
 
Our participation in GISA is a natural continuation of this journey. Posidonia seagrass beds form the foundation of Greece’s marine environment, supporting an economy that depends on fishing and tourism—while Posidonia sequesters carbon dioxide at rates that even exceed those of terrestrial forests.
 
On the islands where we operate, these underwater areas are a critical part of the natural and cultural landscape.
 
GISA aims to change this situation through extensive public outreach, partnerships with schools, training for educators and marine users, as well as initiatives with professionals in the fishing and tourism sectors. This approach aligns perfectly with the way Cyclades Unified chooses to work: close to communities, with respect for local culture, and with an emphasis on intergenerational learning.
We are proud to join our voices with GISA’s allies and look forward to contributing to the protection of these underwater meadows—for nature, for our communities, and for future generations.
]]> Posidonia Festinal 2024 – Rafina https://cycladesunified.com/posidoneia-festival-2024/ Sat, 25 May 2024 14:59:16 +0000 https://cycladesunified.com/?p=6902
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On Saturday, May 25, 2024, we had the honor of participating in the 2nd Posidonia Festival of the Municipality of Rafina and presenting our book, “A young Kimolistas” Posidonia is an integral part of marine life and human existence!

We would like to express our special thanks to Ms. Valerie Vassilikos, Executive Secretary of the Eastern Attica Sustainable Environment Committee, inspirer and creator of the Posidonia Festival Greece. Her
love for the environment, Posidonia, and the protection of Posidonia meadow ecosystems moved us!
We express our heartfelt thanks to our friend Eugenia Athina Fois, who was the general coordinator of the event and did a wonderful job of coordinating the discussions that we attended. I have no words to describe the amazing friends of the Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF), whom I had the honor of meeting in person and thanking for their support and assistance over the years. The constructive discussion with my dear friends, Ms. Eirini Renata Karathanou, Marine Project Manager of the Cyclades Preservation Fund
(CPF), and Mr. Evangelos Paravas, biologist and coordinator of the “Blue Forests of the Mediterranean,” filled us with optimism for future coordinated efforts to preserve the Posidonia forests.

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