In May 1996, during a brilliant ceremony in which the honorary Philosophy Degree awarded by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki to Professor Paul J. Crutzen (Nobel Prize), the Foundation decorated Professor Crutzen with its Gold Medal.

The Foundation participated in the European Commission funded project "Photochemical Activity and solar Ultraviolet Radiation (PAUR)".

The Foundation participated in the International Conference of Ancient Greek Technology held during the activities "Thessaloniki, Cultural Capital of Europe" event in August 1997.

The Foundation participated in the UNESCO Conference held in Thessaloniki, in December 1997. During the Conference the Foundation awarded the Secretary-General of WMO, Professor G.O.P. Obasi, with its Gold Medal.

The Foundation co-sponsored the Meeting of the Executive Council of the Balkan Physical Union held in Thessaloniki, Greece in 10-13 December 1997.