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AKTI Drives SeaTecHub Croatian Stakeholder Workshop
This April: Tiganokinisi Caravan is touring schools in Larnaca!
April is here, and with it, the Tiganokinisi Caravan continues its journey to schools in Larnaca, spreading the seeds of eco-awareness and green living among students.
Beyond teaching about recycling used cooking oil, students dive into hands-on experiments and interactive activities to discover how to save water, energy, and reduce waste at their school and home!
Together, let’s sow the seeds of change and watch them flourish!
#tiganokinisi #sustainability #greentransition #larnaca #chevron
“Ας αφήσουμε στην άμμο μόνο το ίχνος μας”
“Ας αφήσουμε στην άμμο μόνο το ίχνος μας”: ένα beach-clean up που θα μας μείνει αξέχαστο! 🌊
Χθες, Δευτέρα, 1 Απριλίου, 2024, η ΑΚΤΗ βρέθηκε στο Sandy-Beach για ακόμη έναν καθαρισμό παραλίας μαζί με 60 εθελοντές, το Sandy Beach Bar, το “Σωματείο κυματολυσθησης Πάφου” και την κοινότητα Λέμπα.
Τα αποτελέσματα μιλούν από μόνα τους: Συγκεντρώσαμε 280 κιλά απορριμάτων, μεταξύ των οποίων 185 μπουκάλια νερού, 32 πλαστικές σακούλες και τεράστιες ποσότητες μικροπλαστικών!
Αγαπούμε τις ακτές μας και συνεχίζουμε τις προσπάθειες για έναν πιο καθαρό και υγιή πλανήτη. Μέχρι να πάψει το σύνθημα “ας αφήσουμε στην άμμο μόνο το ίχνος μας” να μοιάζει ουτοπικό.
Lidl Cyprus
#LidlCyprus #BeachCleanup #SeabedCleanup #AKTI #CommunityAction
Our first SeaTecHub Citizen Club event in Cyprus, organized by AKTI is finally here!
Join our first SeaTecHub Citizen Club gathering on Saturday, April 6th, in Argaka, as part of the first-ever Pop-up Talks event! We’re bringing together citizens from seven neighboring local communities for a day filled with talks about the blue economy, citizen science, and more!
Spaces are limited, so grab yours now by sending an SMS to 99 610647!
More about Pop-up Talks: On April 6th, the 1st Pop-up Talks event, “Stories that Inspire,” will be held at the Argaka Primary School.
Pop-up Talks aim to host gatherings in remote communities, featuring esteemed speakers who share personal stories, experiences, ideas, and knowledge that positively impact our lives. Come meet, listen, and converse with people who have something inspiring to tell you!
Come be part of something special!
Click here to learn more about the SeaTecHub project!
This March: Tiganokinisi Caravan is touring schools in Larnaca!
Spring has sprung, and so has our commitment to sustainability! This March, Tiganokinisi Caravan is visiting schools in Larnaca, spreading the seeds of eco-awareness and green living! 🌱
During our school visits, students don’t only learn about recycling used cooking oil. They also dive into hands-on experiments and interactive activities to discover how to save water, energy, and reduce waste at their school and home!
Let’s embrace the season of renewal by nurturing our planet together!
#chevron #tiganokinisi #akti
AKTI is now a communication partner of the European Parliament!
We’re thrilled to announce that AKTI Project and Research Centre is now a communication partner of together.eu, the European Parliament‘s non-partisan community platform!
As an organization committed to promoting citizen engagement and active participation, this partnership marks a significant step forward in our mission to empower communities and foster meaningful dialogue, while promoting democracy and voter participation.
At the heart of this partnership is together.eu, dedicated to promoting democratic engagement within the European Union and increasing voter turnout. Together.eu provides a space for citizens, civil society organizations (CSOs), and other multiplier networks across Europe to connect, exchange ideas, and participate in political debates in a constructive and inclusive manner.
AKTI wholeheartedly encourages its community, partners, and CSOs across Cyprus to join in this endeavor, as the more people vote, the stronger democracy becomes!
Let’s work together to build a more inclusive, informed, and participatory Europe!
Our ‘Digital Communication Tools For Effective Public Engagement And Advocacy’ Is Here!
We’re thrilled to share that we’ve wrapped up our ‘Digital communication tools for effective public engagement and advocacy’ project, a collaboration between AKTI Project and Research Centre and Norsensus Mediaforum!
This partnership began with the AdvocaCY project, which benefits from the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme. Through this collaboration, AKTI conducted an insightful survey within the Civil Society of Cyprus, pinpointing critical needs for organizations and informal groups. The top three gaps identified were capacity building for maximizing public outreach, enhancing digital communication proficiency, and fostering synergies and networks.
In response to these needs, AKTI and Norsensus teamed up once again to launch the innovative initiative, ‘Digital communication tools for effective public engagement and advocacy.’ 🌟 Following an enriching three-day training in Norway, AKTI and Norsensus have unveiled a powerful knowledge transfer tool.
This groundbreaking tool made its debut on January 25th at the event ‘Advocating Together for a Sustai-novative Future,’ in collaboration with the AdvocaCY project, which sparked the concept of our initiative!
Excited to learn more? Explore AdvocaCY here and discover our cutting-edge digital communication tools designed to drive effective public engagement and advocacy! 🌟💬
standartThe AdvocaCY project and Digital communication tools for effective public engagement and advocacy’’ initiative both benefit from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021.
Active Citizens Fund
The Active Citizens Fund (ACF) in Cyprus is supported through a €1.5m grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway under the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021, aiming to contribute to reducing economic and social disparities and strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the beneficiary states and the donor states. ACF Cyprus recognizes the fundamental role the civil society sector plays in ensuring democratic governance, human rights and social cohesion and focuses on the following two main objectives: strengthening civil society and active citizenship and empowering vulnerable groups in Cyprus.
The Fund Operator for the Active Citizens Fund in Cyprus is NGO Support Centre in consortium withGrantXpert Consulting. For more information, visit www.activecitizensfund.cy
Fifth #SEALIVE Knowledge Transfer Event: Malta, Jan 31
The 5th and final #SEALIVE Knowledge Transfer Event is approaching, and the grand finale will be hosted in the beautiful destination of Malta!
Organized by AKTI Project and Research Centre and Isotech Ltd, with the valuable support of the Voluntary Organisation and eNGO, Żibel, the “Biobased Plastics for Marine and Terrestrial Applications: Exhibition, Knowledge Transfer & Workshop” event will showcase eight remarkable biobased products, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration opportunities.
January 31, 2024
Luzzu Restaurant – Conference Centre and Lido, Malta
Limited spots available. Secure yours by emailing hello@zibel.org
More information:
The SEALIVE (Strategies of circular economy and advanced biobased solutions to keep our lands and seas alive from plastics contamination) project is a Research and Innovation Project funded by the European Union through Horizon 2020 (under grant agreement No 862910). The project involves 28 partners from 13 different countries. More information about the project is available at www.sealive.eu.
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Learn more at www.sealive.eu
Green Enough: Check out our latest developments in Wrocław, Poland!
Last week, the Green Enough project, including AKTI, came together in Wrocław, Poland.
The meeting provided the partners with the first opportunity to test their augmented reality phone application. This innovative tool is designed to make recycling education accessible for individuals with disabilities and others, offering a fun and interactive way to identify and sort different materials for recycling.
We have taken significant steps in developing our training course for professionals working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. By incorporating the key principles of Universal Design for Learning, this course empowers professionals to provide individuals with disabilities with a deeper understanding of environmental issues. This understanding enables individuals to make informed decisions and implement sustainable practices tailored to their preferences.
Curious to learn more about our Green Enough project? Dive into the details here: https://www.greenenough.eu/
Advocating Together for a Sustai-novative Future: AdvocaCY’s final multifaceted event!
Calling all NGOs, CSOs, event/festival/workshop facilitators, and sustainability enthusiasts in Cyprus! We invite you to “Advocating Together for a Sustai-novative Future”, AdvocaCY’s final multifaceted event! As we close the chapter on the AdvocaCY project, this last event is nothing short of a celebration – a culmination of learning, connection, and … sustai-novation!
Explore additional details about the event here: https://rb.gy/9lzugz
Engage in a participatory decision-support workshop and contribute to shaping policy tools, enhancing public engagement, and transforming events into sustainable experiences. But the celebration doesn’t stop there! Join us for a night of good food, great drinks, and a live performance by the talented Cemre Arca from United by Sound.
Save the date – January 25th, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Home for Cooperation, Cyprus.
Secure your spot by registering before January 22nd. Follow this link: https://rb.gy/kveu8z
The AdvocaCY project benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme, funded by Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, through the EEA and Norway Grants 2014-2021. The project is implemented by AKTI Project and Research Centre, The Famagusta Walled City Association (MASDER) and Norsensus Mediaforum