Environmental Education and Vocational Training
Tiganokinisi is back and it’s fueling future with eco-power!
Environmental Education and Vocational Training NewsOct 4th, 20230 comments
New chapter, same dedication
Tiganokinisi is back on the road after the summer break with all the excitement of a grand premiere, and today marked the beginning of a new school year with an inspiring visit to Aglantzias D Elementary School!
The program, dedicated to environmental education and sustainability, aims to ignite curiosity and awareness in students about pressing ecological issues, like the recycling of domestic used cooking oil. Throughout the year, Tiganokinisi will continue to visit schools and delve into topics like sustainable practices and circular economy.
Stay tuned for updates and engaging activities as we nurture a collective commitment to a greener future!
For more information about Tiganokinisi and its mission, please visit http://www.tiganokinisi.eu/.
AdvocaCY’s first co-creation café
Environmental Education and Vocational Training News Ongoing projectsSep 27th, 20230 comments
AdvocaCY’s first co-creation café, took place on 24th September 2023, at 10:00, at Kormakitis Centre for Cooperation – KCC, with the participation of stakeholders from smaller and larger CSOs, NGOs and informal groups, from across the island.
During the co-creation café participants had the opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices for capacity building on sustainability and climate change related issues, and to identify collaboration opportunities.
Η ΑΚΤΗ μιλάει για την πλαστική ρύπανση στις Ειδήσεις των 20:00, στο ΡΙΚ
Applied Environmental Research Environmental Education and Vocational Training News Ongoing projectsSep 18th, 20230 comments
Η ομάδα της ΑΚΤΗς φιλοξενήθηκε στο κεντρικό δελτίο ειδήσεων του ΡΙΚ, όπου μιλήσαμε σχετικά με την έρευνα που διεξάγουμε για την καταγραφή της ρύπανσης στις ακτές τις Κύπρου, την πλαστική ρύπανση και τα μικροπλαστικά, και τα αλιευτικά δίκτυα που αναπτύχθηκαν με βάση υλικά βιολογικής προέλευσης, μέσα στα πλαίσια του Ευρωπαικού προγράμματος Ορίζοντας 2020, SEALIVE, τα οποία υποβάλλονται σε δοκιμές στις θάλασσες της Κύπρου από μια ομάδα 10 εθελοντών Κυπρίων ψαράδων.
Tiganokinisi Caravan makeover
Environmental Education and Vocational Training NewsSep 7th, 20230 comments
7th International Conference on Sustainable Tourism Management
Applied Environmental Research Environmental Education and Vocational Training News Ongoing projects Public Outreach and AdvocacySep 1st, 20230 comments
On 26th August one of our team members, Christina Baldwin, presented our Astrotourism project, with the title: “Beyond Stargazing: The Sustainable Astrotourism Framework” at the 7th International Conference on Sustainable Tourism Management in Copenhagen, Denmark. The presentation covered the project itself as well as the sustainability aspects that AKTI developed for the implementation of the Astrotourism activities.
The conference was a great success and Christina won best presentation of her session.
Thank you to the conference organisers for having us!
Tiganokinisi goes to AfroBanana Festival
Environmental Education and Vocational Training NewsJul 12th, 20230 comments
AdvocaCY: Capacity Building Training for CSOs
Environmental Education and Vocational Training NewsJun 21st, 20230 comments
Our 2nd Capacity Building Training for CSOs in the Turkish Cypriot community took place on 19th June 2023, at SiTi, within the framework of the AdvocaCY project, and in collaboration with Sivil Toplum Inisiyatifi – Civil Society Initiative and Mağusa Suriçi Derneği.
The training focused on the EU Green Deal and UN Sustainable Development Goals:
- SDG 3 – Health and Quality Life
- SDG 10 – Reducing Inequalities
- SDG 11 – Urban Sustainability
- SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
Small, big actions; Cyprus and the environment
Environmental Education and Vocational Training NewsMay 10th, 20230 comments
Having visited 44 schools across 3 cities with our Tiganokinisi caravan, and interacting with 13,886 pupils, between December 2022 and April 2023, we have been able to garner invaluable data regarding students’ daily habits that impact the environment.
Read more on AKTI’s article for Cyprus Mail here.
45ο Παγκύπριο Συμπόσιο του Δικτύου Εταιρικών Σχολείων UNESCO
Environmental Education and Vocational Training NewsApr 6th, 20230 comments
Ολοκληρώθηκε με επιτυχία το 45ο Παγκύπριο Συμπόσιο του Δικτύου Εταιρικών Σχολείων UNESCO, που πραγματοποιήθηκε στην Πάφο και στη Δρούσεια με θέμα: «Αειφόρος Ανάπτυξη, Προστασία και Ανάδειξη της Πολιτιστικής και Φυσικής Κληρονομιάς του Ακάμα».
Το διήμερο πρόγραμμα περιλάμβανε μαθητικές παρουσιάσεις, συζητήσεις με εκπροσώπους κρατικών υπηρεσιών, περιβαλλοντικών οργανώσεων και τοπικών κοινοτήτων, βιωματικά εργαστήρια και ξεναγήσεις στην περιοχή του Ακάμα και σε άλλες περιοχές φυσικής αξίας στην επαρχία Πάφου. Σκοπός ήταν να γνωρίσουν οι συμμετέχοντες/ουσες την πλούσια πολιτιστική και φυσική κληρονομιά της περιοχής του Ακάμα και να κατανοήσουν τις προκλήσεις που συνδέονται με την οικονομική και κοινωνική ανάπτυξη προστατευόμενων περιοχών.
Το Συμπόσιο συνδιοργανώθηκε από την Κυπριακή Εθνική Επιτροπή UNESCO, τον Εθνικό Συντονιστή του Δικτύου ASPnet Κύπρου και το Λύκειο Α’ Εθνάρχη Μακάριου Γ’ Πάφου, σε συνεργασία με τα Περιβαλλοντικά Κέντρα της Μονάδας Εκπαίδευσης για το Περιβάλλον και την Αειφόρο Ανάπτυξη, το Κυπριακό Κέντρο Περιβαλλοντικών Μελετών του Terra Cypria και το Junior Achievement Cyprus. Στην υλοποίηση του προγράμματος συνέβαλαν επίσης ο Δήμος Πάφου, η κοινότητα Δρούσειας, το Τμήμα Πολεοδομίας και Οικήσεως και το Κέντρο Μελετών και Έρευνας “ΑΚΤΗ”.
Zero Waste HoReCa in Cyprus and Malta
Environmental Education and Vocational TrainingMar 29th, 20230 comments
Zero Waste HoReCa projects for Cyprus and Malta
The initiative aims at addressing the much needed shift towards sustainability in the HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes) sector. The activities are structured around three major targets (1) energy saving practices and the reduction of CO2 emissions (2) water saving practices and (3) shift towards a sustainable supply chain through sustainable procurement practices and promotion of circular economy practices. The initiative is in line with the UN’s SDGs and the EU’s GHG Directive targeting the shift of the HoReCa sector towards sustainability. The initiative supports monitoring the resource usage reduction, introducing solution-oriented sustainability practices and the offsetting of GHG emissions.
Responsible Businesses Network
Businesses are inducted into the network through visits by members of the Zero Waste HoReCa team. The team asks the businesses a series of questions to gauge the current situation of the business. These are filled in using a template. A guide is available to provide inspiration to the businesses on practices they can implement to become more sustainable and move closer to the goal of net zero emissions. The guide is available here:
✅ Zero Waste HoReCa Guide Malta
✅ Zero Waste HoReCa Guide Cyprus
Our members:
Activities for Zero Waste HoReCa:
1️⃣. Energy Saving Practises
In the face of the predicted upcoming energy crisis, supporting businesses in reducing their energy consumption is vital for reducing their costs and contributing to reducing the climate crisis. Training and awareness raising on issues related to energy consumption and ways of reducing it will be implemented. The performance of the network members will be tracked through their practices.
2️⃣. Water Saving Practises
Water demand is predicted to increase due to climate change decreasing rainfall and water reserves. The HoReCa industry consumes large amounts of water, meaning that their application of water saving practices could make a positive impact on the water crisis. Training and guides will be provided with information on how to reduce their water consumption. The water consumption of these members will be tracked through the practices they implement.
3️⃣. Sustainable Supply Chain
Research suggests that two thirds of a company’s footprint lies with its suppliers. Therefore, targeting a businesses’ procurement practices to make them more sustainable, can help significantly reduce this footprint. These sustainability practices take into account the entire life cycle of the products being procured and try to minimize impact wherever possible.
Emissions tracking
Businesses can estimate the emissions they produce, and how this changes with the practices they implement, by using indicators international literature sources.
How to become a member:
✅ Simple!
✅No cost!
✅ Contact us! At: project@akti.org.cy
The 20 Zero Waste HoReCa Champions 2023 Cyprus are:
- Maierko, Nicosia – Award Category: Water Management
- Omni Eats, Nicosia – Award Categories: Waste Management, Public Green Contracts/Supply Chain
- Grape by the Sea, Kato Pyrgos, Nicosia – Award Category: Water Management
- Klimataria-Beach Bar Resto, Kato Pyrgos, Nicosia – Award Categories: Water Management, Public Green Contracts/Supply Chain
- Two Flowers, Pedoulas, Nicosia – Award Categories: Energy Saving, Waste Management, Public Green Contracts
- O Potamos, Kampi, Nicosia – Award Category: Energy Saving
- The Royal Goat Farm, Paliometocho, Nicosia – Award Category: Water Management
- Charalambos Holiday Cottage, Kalavasos, Larnaca – Award Category: Waste Management
- Amygdalies, Vavla, Nicosia – Award Category: Energy Saving
- Traditional Flavors Workshop (Giorgoulas), Koili, Paphos – Award Categories: Energy Saving, Waste Management, Public Green Contracts
- Auli tis Nefelis, Paphos – Award Categories: Water Management, Waste Management
- Mylari Bistro Tavern, Kritou Tera, Paphos – Award Categories: Water Management, Waste Management
- The Tremythas of Simou, Simou, Paphos – Award Categories: Waste Management
- Spring Of Life Forever, Amargeti, Paphos – Award Category: Energy Saving
- Campo de’ Fiori, Paphos – Award Categories: Energy Saving, Waste Management
- Taverna Mastro Doras, Limassol – Award Categories: Waste Management, Energy Saving
- CyHerbia, Avgorou, Famagusta – Award Category: Energy Saving
- Old Simos Tavern, Sotira, Famagusta – Award Category: Waste Management
- Taverna Proavlio, Parekklisia, Limassol – Award Category: Water Management
- Elysian Plant Based Kitchen Bar, Nicosia – Award Categories: Waste Management, Public Green Contracts/Supply Chain
Read our Press Release:
The 20 Zero Waste HoReCa Champions 2023 Malta are:
- Café Del Mar, St. Paul’s Bay – Award Category: Waste Management/ Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- Malta National Aquarium, St. Paul’s Bay – Award Category: Waste Management/Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- Vecchia Napoli (Opus-Mriehel) – Award Category: Energy Saving practices
- Manta, Sliema – Award Category: Water, Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- Aqualuna, Gzira – Award Category: Water Management/Energy Saving Practices
- Blu Beach, Mellieha – Award Category: Water Management/Green Procurements/Supply Chain/ Energy Saving Practices
- Chophouse, Sliema – Award Category: Water management/Green Public Procurement
- Gululu, St.Julian’s – Award Category: Waste Management
- Nine Lives, St. Paul’s Bay – Award Category: Waste Management/Water Management
- Waterfront Hotel,Sliema – Award Category: Water Management
- La Nave Bistro, St. Paul’s Bay – Award Category: Energy Saving practices
- Bahria – Award Category: Energy Saving Practices, Waste Management, Green Public Procurement/Supply Chain
- Frank’s Gentlemen’s Club – Award Category: Waste Management/Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- Lucy, Sliema – Award Category: Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- Salia, Qawara/Mellieha – Award Category: Waste Management
- Olea,Salini – Award Category: Energy, Green Procurements/Supply Chain
- db San Antonio Resort & Spa,Qawra – Award Category: Water Management
- db Seabank Resort & Spa, Mellieha – Award Category: Water Management
- Tora, Sliema – Award Category: Energy Saving practices
- Aki, Valetta – Award Category: Waste Management
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