- Details
On the World Wetlands Day 2024, we travel mentally to Aetoloakarnania. With two major rivers, Acheloos and Evinos, running through it, two of the most important lagoons in Greece (those of Messolonghi and Aetoliko), four large artificial and six natural lakes and bordering the Amvrakikos Gulf wetland complex, Aetoloakarnania is the "queen" of wetlands in Greece.
In the heart of this area lies Trichonis, the largest and deepest natural lake in Greece, with an area of 95.8km2, a maximum length of 21.5km and a maximum depth of 59m. The lake is home to many important species of flora and fauna, with a significant presence of endemic species, mainly invertebrates and fish. Among the latter is the smallest fish in Europe, the dwarf goby (Economidichthys trichonis), which lives exclusively in the waters of Trichonis and is listed as Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Trichonis is considered one of the cleanest Greek lakes. It is supplied with water from precipitation, streams originating from the mountains Panaetoliko and Arakynthos (with a catchment area of up to 400 km2), but also from underground karst springs. Its waters are constantly renewed, as they are channeled to the neighbouring lake Lysimachia through a connecting canal.
- Details
On December 15, 2023, the Educational and the European Projects teams of the HSPN enjoyed the most wonderful company. The Athens College Bodossaki Elementary School hosted the “Hands-on Labs” action within the framework of the European Project GenB. More than 300 students of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd elementary classes participated in a series of experimental and artistic activities revolved around bioeconomy and the use of sustainable materials and energy.
Together with the children we met our little heroin, Rita, a 1st elementary class student who loves nature, plants, animals, and fossils, and learns how to protect the environment by reducing her ecological footprint with small everyday actions.
- Details
Yesterday, the team associated with the "Life for Lesser Kestrel" LIFE19 NAT/BG/001017 project visited the “Action for Wildlife” in Thessaloniki.
During this visit, discussions ensued with our project partners from the University of Thessaly and the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature, focusing on forthcoming collaborative initiatives and the participation of our hosts in supporting the Lesser Kestrel population in Bulgaria and northern Greece.
- Details
The the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature is participating in the LIFE PHOENIX project. The aim of the project is to restore and protect palm grove habitats in Crete and the Canary Islands by highlighting their unique beauty and importance. In Europe there are only two species of native palms of the genus Phoenix, Phoenix canariensis and P. theophrasti, which grow in the Canary Islands (Spain) and Crete (Greece). These create a wide ecological system, from agricultural crops to natural stands, and their uniqueness justifies their inclusion in Annex I of European Directive 92/43/EEC and their designation as a Priority Habitat (Code 9370* 'Phoenix palm forests').
- Details
Three Greek Schools collaborated with three Turkish Schools, in the frame of YRE international Compatition 2023.
In particular, students from the Primary School of Athens College wrote a joint article with the Terakki Foundation Private Sisli Terakki Tepeoren High School, on the subject of effects on fashion on biodiversity. 1st High School of Livadia and İzmir Özel Türk Koleji wrote a joint article on the pollution of tow well-known bays from industrial activity. The 3rd Experimental Senior High School of Komotini and SEV American College also dealt with the fasjion industry and created a joint video.
- Chic But At What Cost: ΔΣ Κολλεγίου Αθηνών- Terakki Foundation Private Sisli Terakki Tepeoren High School
- Two seas, one problem: 1ο Λύκειο Λιβαδειάς - İzmir Özel Türk Koleji
- Fast Fashion Fast Extinction: 3ο Πειραματικό ΓΕΛ Κομοτηνής - SEV American College
- Details
5th High School of Kalamata is taking part in the International YRE Competition 2023, with a very informative video about how to become "green".
Students investigated the topic of climate change, took interviews from experts and from the mayor of their city and presented their suggestions to highlight the importance of every individual’s action in creating a sustainable community
- Details
Special Education School of Agios Nikolaos in Crete Island is taking part in the International YRE Competition 2023, in two categories
Photo Reportage of 3-5 photos : Summer’s red lady
Single Photo Reportage : Fight for life
- Details
1,402km completed. 6,365km to go!
The Running Out of Time relay baton has travelled 1,402km over the last week. Passed from person to person, 24 hours day, for over 138 stages!!
We've been blown away by the unbelievable effort of everyone who has participated so far. From our ultra runners like Phil and Richard who ran over 41 miles through the night, to the thousands of pupils who've cheered us along - thank you!
It's fantastic to see what this relay means to people. We've loved meeting you all and celebrating your stage with your friends and family.
- Details
The Running Out of Time Relay Has Officially Launched!
It’s official, our Running Out of Time Relay has started!!!
Our record-breaking relay to pass a baton 7,767km through 18 countries to spread a climate message kicked off yesterday in Glasgow.
Wow! What a first 24 hours it has been. Jam-packed with magic moments, mega media coverage, late night legends, and so much more. See below for some of these highlights.
- Details
In the frame of the YRE international competition 2022, the following Greek Schools collaborated with two schools from Turkey in the category "Article"
See below the results of their work
ΔΣ Κολλεγίου Αθηνων (Ελλάδα) -Özel Çanakkale Açı Ortaokulu (Τουρκία) - Age group 11-14 years old - "WILDFIRES & CLIMATE CHANGE : A fiery summer for Turkey and Greece"
ΕΠΑΛ Επανομής (Ελλάδα) - Bilkent Erzurum Laboratory School (Τουρκία) - Age group 15-18 years old - "Wetlands ……Paradises on Earth"
