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AKTI and Emba Community: Reuniting for the Park They Created Together!
Today, the village of Emba took center stage in a significant event. The local community, AKTI Project and Research Centre, Emba Primary School, Community Council, and the Paphos Coastal Fishermen’s Association joined forces for the cleaning and rejuvenation of the park they collectively created.
Two years ago, these entities combined their efforts with the aim of providing Emba village with a new contact point for relaxation, leisure and contact with the nature. Subsequently, they ‘adopted’ the park, committing to its maintenance. Two years ago, the park hosted the Paphos Farmer Women’s award ceremony, and since then, it has become a distinctive gathering place for local events.
Today, AKTI, 52 students, and the Emba community once again came together to breathe new life into the park through a coordinated cleaning and planting initiative, which led to the collection of 50 kilos of garbage. AKTI commended the students for their awareness and invaluable contribution to this endeavor, offering them locally sourced products from the region.
The event was covered by RIK’s “Proti Enimerosi” program, which was present to broadcast this significant initiative (Click here to watch the video). This not only serves as a message of hope but also emphasizes that the protection and preservation of the environment should be considered a collective responsibility for building a sustainable future!
Read more about our initiative.
This event took place within the framework of the AdvocaCY project which 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.
Press Release: AKTI and Norsensus Join Forces in Norway
Unlocking Digital Potential to Enhance Citizen Participation
AKTI Project and Research Centre is thrilled to announce a dynamic collaboration with Norsensus Mediaforum, a Norwegian non-profit media organisation dedicated to promoting effective communication and public engagement, within the framework of the project ‘’Communication tools for effective public engagement and advocacy’’.
The two organisations have partnered again through the project ‘’AdvocaCY: Participate, learn, decide, challenge: stronger Cypriot civil society for sustainability, advocacy, and change!’’ which benefits from the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus programme. In this collaboration, AKTI conducted a comprehensive survey within the Civil Society of Cyprus, identifying critical needs for organisations and informal groups. Capacity building for maximizing public outreach, increasing digital communication proficiency, and introducing best practices for building synergies and networks are the top three gaps and needs identified by the 65 CSOs that participated in the survey.
Building on their excellent collaboration during the AdvocaCY project, and aiming to fill the identified gaps, the two organisations are joining forces once again. This new partnership empowers both AKTI and Norsensus by mutually sharing their know-how. AKTI’s team will travel to Oslo for hands-on training provided by Norsensus Mediaforum, focusing on practical tools. AKTI will provide expertise in sustainability, while Norsensus Mediaforum will offer training on effective digital communication and campaigning tools.
The ultimate goal is to not only strengthen the partnership between AKTI and Norsensus Mediaforum but also create a spill-over effect by sharing the acquired tools and knowledge with other CSOs across the island. The result will be a powerful knowledge transfer tool that empowers CSOs to enhance their
digital communication capacity and effectively engage with the public, thus addressing one of the three major gaps identified during the CSOs survey.
This initiative represents a significant step towards promoting citizen participation and engagement in Cyprus.
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
Click here for the Greek version of the press release:
Zero Waste HoReCa Champions Cyprus 2023
Με χαρά σας ανακοινώνουμε τον Διαγωνισμό ”Zero Waste HoReCa Champions Cyprus 2023”!
Ο διαγωνισμός διοργανώνεται στο πλαίσιο του προγράμματος “Zero Waste HoReCa”, με την υποστήριξη του Ιδρύματος της Coca-Cola (The Coca-Cola Foundation).
Είκοσι χρηματοδοτήσεις ύψους 500 Ευρώ η κάθεμια θα διατεθούν στους 20 νικητές των Zero Waste HoReCa Champions Cyprus 2023!
Ο διαγωνισμός απευθύνεται σε όλες τις επιχειρήσεις και τα μέλη του Δικτύου Zero Waste HoReCa στην Κύπρο, με στόχο την προώθηση της πράσινης μετάβασης στις επιχειρήσεις HoReCa.
Τα HoReCa μέλη του Δικτύου προτρέπονται να υποβάλουν προτάσεις προς εφαρμογή για τη βελτίωση των επιδόσεων τους στην βιωσιμότητα. Οι προτάσεις θα πρέπει να καταδεικνύουν συγκεκριμένες πρακτικές για την εξοικονόμηση ενέργειας και νερού, την ελαχιστοποίηση των αποβλήτων και τη δημιουργία πιο πράσινων διαδικασίων ανάθεσης συμβάσεων.
Ο διαγωνισμός ισχύει από τις 19 Οκτωβρίου μέχρι τις 15 Νοεμβρίου 2023.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με Όρους και Προϋποθέσεις, κάνετε κλικ εδώ.
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Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με πρόγραμμα: https://www.akti.org.cy/portfolio/net-zero-in-cyprus-and-malta/
Palaichori Art and Street Food Festival: It was a blast!
Tiganokinisi Caravan recently embarked on a journey at Palaichori Art and Street Food Festival, and what an incredible adventure it was!
We had marked our calendars for Saturday, October 14th, with great anticipation, as we aimed to bring our sustainable mission to the heart of the picturesque Leivadero Community Park.
From the moment we rolled into the festival, it was clear that the community was excited to engage with us. People were eager to learn more about our sustainable initiative, and they embraced our mission.
Stay tuned for more exciting updates!
Green Enough Participatory Multiplier Event
Join us for Green Enough Participatory Multiplier Event, hosted by AKTI Project and Research Centre, at Gardens of the Future on 31st October 2023, 11:00 – 14:00.
You have the option to attend in person or online. To secure your spot, please register here by 27th October 2023.
The event will be held in English.
The event is implemented within the framework of the “Green Enough – Educational program to raise ecological behaviour through an inclusive methodology using Augmented Reality Technology” project, which is co-financed by the European Union under the Erasmus+ program, “KA220-ADU – Cooperation partnerships in adult Education”.
Click here to learn more about Green Enough.
AKTI at Youth Innovation Factory 2023
AKTI was one of the four organizations that attended the first cohort session on Ideation & Design Thinking to share their ideas, insights, and impactful stories during the Civil Society Organization panel.
The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Youth Innovation Factory (YIF) is a multi-month venture builder implemented by SocialTech Lab. YIF aims to accelerate the development and launch of tech-based innovations created by young people in Cyprus aged 18-35.
For more information about UNDP’s Youth Innovation Factory, please click here
Our SEALIVE Knowledge Transfer Events are gaining attention!
AKTI’s and ISOTECH’s LTD SEALIVE project is gaining significant exposure!
In Croatia, Greece, and Montenegro, Cypriot researchers from AKTI Project and Research Centre and ISOTECH Ltd successfully conducted knowledge transfer events related to bioplastics as part of the research project “SEALIVE.”
Both international and local media, along with reports from foreign channels, are highlighting AKTI’s and ISOTECH’s LTD presence at the “Closed Cycles and the Circular Society 2023: The Power of Ecological Engineering” conference organized by the International Ecological Engineering Society (IEES) in Crete, Chania. AKTI and ISOTECH LTD organized the SEALIVE knowledge transfer event as part of the conference.
You can access the media coverage through the links provided below:
Συνέδριο της Διεθνούς Ένωσης Οικολογικής Μηχανικής στα Χανιά – Νέα TV
Στο επίκεντρο του συνεδρίου CC23 τα βιώσιμα συστήματα επεξεργασίας αποβλήτων – Crete TV
The coverage underscores the innovative approach of the SEALIVE project and the fact that Cypriot scientists are gaining significant exposure for their successful sharing of knowledge and technology to advance sustainability on the international stage.
Tiganokinisi at WIP Festival 2023!
Tiganokinisi Caravan Leads the Way in Sustainability at WIP Festival 2023
We are thrilled to announce that Tiganokinisi Caravan is revving up to attend WIP Festival 2023| Modes of Creation, and we’re on a mission to lead the way in sustainability!
Mark Your Calendar:
We’ll be there from October 21st to November 3rd, 2023, but here’s the twist – the exact hours of our presence will be revealed soon. So, stay tuned for that exciting announcement.
WIP Festival, short for Work in Progress, is an ever-evolving series of activities and exhibitions that focus on the synergy between arts and technology. Organized by CYENS Centre of Excellence and esteemed collaborators, this festival aims to be a melting pot for scientists and creatives who are experimenting at the exciting intersection of Arts, Science, and Technology. Click here to learn more.
Join us at WIP Festival 2023 and be part of our journey towards a more sustainable future. It’s more than just an event; it’s an opportunity to learn, connect, and make a positive impact.
An Opening Ceremony and Exhibition are scheduled to inaugurate the event, promising to enliven the city. Save the date: October 20th, 2023, from 18:00 to midnight. See you there!
Δελτίο Τύπου: ΑΚΤΗ και Δήμος Γεροσκήπου φύτεψαν 405 δέντρα!
Tο Κέντρο Μελετών και Έρευνας ΑΚΤΗ και ο Δήμος Γεροσκήπου συνεργάστηκαν για ακόμη μια φορά και φέτος, πραγματοποιώντας δράσεις δενδροφύτευσης σε πάρκα και σχολεία. Το αποτέλεσμα είναι ιδιαίτερα ενθαρρυντικό, καθώς φυτεύτηκαν 405 δέντρα με τη συμβολή δημοτών και εθελοντών.
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Tiganokinisi Caravan at Palaichori Art and Street Food Festival
Tiganokinisi Caravan Takes a Road Trip to Palaichori’s Art and Street Food Festival!
Tiganokinisi Caravan is hitting the road again, and this time, we’re heading to Palaichori Art and Street Food Festival! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 14th, as we bring our sustainable mission to the picturesque Leivadero Community Park.
Our Tiganokinisi barrels will be available throughout the festival, collecting used cooking oil from festival food vendors, to be recycled to biodiesel. You can also support this effort by bringing your own UCO!
For more information about Tiganokinisi and its mission, please visit http://www.tiganokinisi.eu/.