- On July 6, 2024 an international day conference took place at the amphitheater of the Agricultural University of Athens on the topic of: “Sustainability of Beekeeping in the Mediterranean Basin”.
It was organized by the Department of Beekeeping – Institute of Animal Husbandry Science – ELGO “DIMITRA” in collaboration with Terra Spatium SA, within the framework of the PRIMA European program and by the Agricultural University of Athens.
The MKF was represented by the Secretary General of the Foundation, Mrs. Polyxeni Nicolopoulou – Stamati as a guest speaker on the topic of: “Save the bees. Save the farmers. Save our lives”.
- On June 20, 2024, the Region of Peloponnese in collaboration with the Association of Greek Regions (ENPE) and the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE) organized a Day Conference titled “Adaptation of the Peloponnese Region to Climate Change”.The event was held at the Grecotel Filoxenia Hotel in Kalamata. The aim of the Conference was to inform and raise awareness among the residents of the Peloponnese regarding the adaptation of their Region to climate change through the presentation of relevant policies and strategic plans.
The MK Foundation was represented by its President Mr. Christos Zerefos with a speech on “The Issue of the Adaptation of the Peloponnese Region to the Climate Crisis”.
From the speech of the President of the MKF, Professor Ch. Zerefos.
- On March 11, 2024 a Day Conference was organized by the MKF within the framework of action Ε2.4 of the LIFE-IP AdaptIn GR project. The purpose of the conference was to develop synergies between private and public agencies in order to support the adaptation of different professional groups to climate change.The day conference of March 11, 2024 focused on the sectors of Maritime Affairs and Coastal Zones.The day conference was coordinated by the President of the MKF, Academician Mr. Ch. Zerefos and the Secretary of the MKF Board, Professor of Environmental Pathological Anatomy at the Medical School of the NKUA, Mrs. Polyxeni Nicolopoulou-Stamati.
The conference was welcomed by Mr. A. Koulidis, Deputy Director of the Directorate of Environmental Licensing of the Hellenic Ministry of the Environment and Energy (YPEN), on behalf of the General Secretary of Natural Environment and Water of the Ministry of Environment and Energy, Mr. P. Varelidis. It was also attended by Mrs. A. Gryllia, Chief Secretary of the Directorate of Climate Change and Atmospheric Quality. Mr. H. Prevezas was present on behalf of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Mr. Ch. Stylianidis.
This was followed by presentations by the President of the MKF, Academician Mr. Ch. Zerefos, Professor-Academician Mr. K. Synolakis and Mrs. Tsalakanidou, Project Coordinator from the Directorate of Climate Change and Atmospheric Quality of the Ministry of the Environment and Energy, the Secretary of the Union of Greek Shipowners Mr. D. Fafalios, Chief Captain Mr. G. Maragos and Captain Mr. S. Markoulakis on behalf of the Hellenic Coast Guard. The conference was also addressed by Mr. V. Kapsimalis, Deputy Director of the Institute of Oceanography of the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research, Mrs. P. Nicolopoulou-Stamati, Professor of Medicine at the NKUA and Secretary General of the MKF and Mr. N. Kampanis, Head of Laboratory at the Technology and Research Foundation.
A discussion and luncheon followed.
General view of the participants during the Conference.
Screenshot from Academician Mr. Konstantinos Synolakis’ speech.