Another initiative to promote tap water and reduce bottled water consumption has been successfully completed in Antiparos! It was the spring of 2024 when representatives of our organization met with Mr. Faroupos, the Mayor of Antiparos, to discuss a program aimed at promoting tap water. This program was funded by Nina Schnabel, a German national, who once again demonstrated her…

We are making satisfactory strides, together with our partners, in the European program (36 months) aimed at capacity building at four universities in Malaysia and Indonesia! Within a year, internal tools have already been developed, including a program website, a Quality Assurance and Program Evaluation Plan, as well as reports highlighting successful “Quintuple Helix innovation models” implemented in Greece and…

The General Assembly of the Blue Municipalities Network was successfully held in Rhodes as part of the annual conference of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece. Aegean Rebreath, as the network’s manager, was present to coordinate and support the procedures! Seventeen mayors had the opportunity to evaluate the network’s achievements, discuss future steps, and set new goals. As part…

Another visit to the Porto Rafti area for the protection of the Posidonia meadows! We were on site along with representatives from Teleperformance group, which supports the program, the Hellenic Center for Marine Research (HCMR), the municipal authorities and the port authority we collaborate with, as well as media representatives who observed the work we carried out. In this context,…

We have now added an extra day to the two-day field initiatives we organize! A day dedicated to student communities, local communities, and municipal authorities. No wonder since the promotion of environmental democracy at the local level remains our main goal. The recent online consultation with the members of the Blue Municipalities Network (B.M.N.) highlighted the universal need of local…

Impressive results emerge regarding the added value of the anti-pollution stations for lubricants and fuels supplied by ELIN to members of the Blue Municipalities Network. Already, in three members of the network, local communities have used the equipment to address pollution incidents! This is because the stations are a tool that can be used easily and quickly, without losing time…

The issue of overbuilding in the Cyclades islands is causing concern and insecurity within local communities. It is no coincidence that in 2023, the highest number of new building permits was issued to island municipalities. At the same time, the problems are multiplying, affecting the daily lives and quality of life for residents as issues like water availability, waste management,…

Our organization celebrated its 7th anniversary by completing 100 initiatives across Greece, a significant milestone commemorated with special activities on the island of Lefkada. A total of 25 volunteers from Aegean Rebreath, along with 40 volunteers from the international group Ergo Hellas and our partners from the Lefkas Diving Center, participated in our widespread activities that were implemented to another…

The 19 Marine Litter Collection Stations (MLCS) operating throughout Greece have exceeded the collection of 500,000 recyclable materials and 40 tons of fishing gear! It was in 2019 when the first MDCS started on the island of Antiparos with the aim of showcasing an innovative and effective tool for the prevention and management of marine litter as well as for…

In a private event attended by journalists, we announced our new major program for the island of Spetses, member of the Blue Municipalities Network, which will be implemented in collaboration with local authorities and supported by MAC Cosmetics Greece. This comprehensive program includes nine action pillars focusing on consultation with the local community, awareness-raising, promotion of tap water, cleanup activities,…

We recently received a remotely operated vehicle (RoV) and immediately began our research activities. This new tool, which was provided by ELIN to support the Blue Municipalities Network, was first tried in Santorini, where it was fully utilized in the island’s ports and reefs. We took samplings to examine the existence of heavy metals in the seabed sediment and the…

“Do Not Disturb” is the name of the new program we will implement for the protection of the Posidonia Meadows with the support of Teleperformance and in collaboration with the Hellenic Center for Marine Research and the Municipality of Markopoulo-Mesogaia! The announcement took place at a venue in the center of Athens, attended by journalists and project key partners. During…