Areas of Work
Applied Environmental
Research
AKTI implements environmental research based on the Cyprus’s context, scale and particularities aiming to provide answers and tangible solutions to the island’s environmental challenges. It also transfers good practices that are applied abroad and pilot tests while adjusting them to the Cyprus needs.
Relevant experienceEnvironmental Education and Vocational Training
AKTI promotes and supports the construction of a knowledge based society with active mobilised citizens. It collaborates with schools, Universities and local authorities in various initiatives including environmental education and awareness raising activities focusing on specific issues that are of particular relevance and interest to the Cyprus society such as water saving, recycling, biodiversity, etc.
Relevant experienceIntegrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)
AKTI has been actively engaged in Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM), a process for the management of coasts using an integrated approach, regarding all aspects of the coastal zone, including geographical and political boundaries, in an attempt to achieve sustainability.
Relevant experiencePublic Outreach and
Advocacy
AKTI disseminates information on environmental issues through e-mails, workshops, publications in scientific journals, local newspapers and broadcasts in traditional and social media. AKTI implements various environmental and awareness raising campaigns. It also owns a library specialized in environmental end coastal issues.
Relevant experienceWhat's New
#BeMed good practice guide!
Be Μed good practice guide was presented to 16 local authorities, aimed at informing them on the environmental impact of single-use plastics and on how coastal authorities can implement practices that will minimise their consumption of single use plastics. 👉In the framework of Beyond Plastic Med – BeMed project. 🌍 The initiative benefits from the…
Akti on #CleanSwellApp!
As the national coordinator of the International Coastal Cleanup in Cyprus, AKTI now features on the Clean Swell App, the awarded app of #OceanConservacy! An app that helps us all join the fight for trash free seas and contributes to the World’s Largest Marine Debris Database. With the latest Clean Swell App feature, the Ocean Conservancy…
#ZeroWasteBeach @ the Blue Flag General Assembly
More than 20 local authorities were present at the Blue Flag General Assembly, which took place this week at Cymepa. AKTI’s representative introduced the #ZeroWasteBeach program and its’ actions, such as the Responsible Coastal Business Network, which could be supported by local authorities and also being recognised by the Blue Flag. #TheCocaColaFoundation @LanitisBros
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