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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/.
AKTI Partners with Norsensus Mediaforum for Digital Engagement!
We are excited to announce a dynamic collaboration between AKTI Project and Research Centre, and Norsensus Mediaforum, a Norwegian non-profit media organisation, within the framework of the project ‘’Communication tools for effective public engagement and advocacy’’.
Following their excellent partnership and collaboration, for the project ‘’AdvocaCY: Participate, learn, decide, challenge: stronger Cypriot civil society for sustainability, advocacy, and change!’’, which benefits from a grant under the Active Citizens Fund Cyprus program, the two organisations are joining forces once again. Their new initiative aims to enhance AKTI’s digital presence while boosting its capabilities for public engagement, with a particular focus on leveraging digital communication tools and practices.
Through a three-day training /capacity-building activity with Norsensus Mediaforum in Oslo, Norway, AKTI’s team will gain valuable insights and knowledge to maximize public outreach, improve digital communication, and build stronger networks.
AKTI’s AdvocaCY project, identified key needs within the Civil Society of Cyprus, including capacity building for better public outreach, enhanced digital communication skills, and effective networking. This partnership will empower AKTI to address these needs by learning from Norsensus Mediaforum’s expertise and experience, while the knowledge gained will be shared through the AdvocaCY project, creating a spill-over effect. Ultimately, this initiative will result in a powerful digital communication capacity-building tool, fostering more effective public engagement not only for AKTI but also for CSOs across the island and creating networks of active citizens.
Stay tuned for more information!
The ”Digital communication tools for effective public engagement and 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.
Press release: Cypriot researchers are transferring knowledge about innovative bioplastic products in Croatia, Greece, and Montenegro.
In Croatia, Greece, and Montenegro, Cypriot researchers from AKTI Project and Research Centre and ISOTECH Ltd environmental research and consultancy conducted knowledge transfer events related to bioplastics, as part of the research project “SEALIVE”. The knowledge transfer events included an exhibition of the eight bioplastic products developed by SEALIVE, as well as the implementation of participatory workshops involving key stakeholders, to identify challenges in the use of bioplastic products and potential solutions.
The Cypriot researchers embarked on an intensive journey. This began on September 26th, 2023, in Dubrovnik, Croatia, continued to Kumbor, Montenegro on September 28th, 2023, and most recently reached Chania, on the Greek island of Crete on October 2nd, 2023. In cooperation with local organisations, such as Maritimo Recycling in Croatia, the SeaTecHub project team in Montenegro, and the Cretan organisation IFOAM AgriBioMediterreneo, they informed over 500 stakeholders during the exhibition of the eight bioplastic SEALIVE products and conducted three decision-making workshops involving a total of 178 selected stakeholders from various sectors, including local and regional government, fisheries, aquaculture, plastic producers, academics, researchers, representatives of the maritime sector, technical advisors, and conservationists of protected areas.
Dr. Xenia I. Loizidou, who was responsible for the scientific aspects of the events, stated to the Cyprus News Agency, “Plastic pollution poses one of the greatest threats to our planet. There is an urgent need to supply the market with alternative products that do not rely on fossil fuels. We are pleased with the overwhelming participation in our events in these three countries. It reflects the significant interest from both the market and society in environmentally friendly materials. We look forward to the rapid transition to green practices in the plastics industry, as plastic pollution has reached a critical point, and our planet’s resilience is at stake. We take pride as Cypriot scientists in sharing knowledge and technology to advance sustainability on the international stage.”
Click here for the Greek version of the press release: https://www.cna.org.cy/article/5626977/erevnites-apo-akti-kai-isotech-se-kroatia-chania-mavroboynio-ga-to-sealive
More information about the project is available at https://sealive.eu/
Tiganokinisi is back and it’s fueling future with eco-power!
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/.
Innovative bioplastic products for marine and terrestrial applications were presented in Chania, Crete!
AdvocaCY’s first co-creation café
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.