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Smart net metering for promotion and cost-efficient grid-integration of PV technology in Cyprus (LIFE+ SmartPV)

Start date: Jul 1, 2013, End date: Dec 31, 2017,

...low penetration of clean, sustainable energy sources, in particular PV, in the energy mix of many countries. The rapidly increasing global energy demand and consumption comes at a high price for the environment. The resulting emission of greenhouse gases, other atmospheric pollutants, and water contamination have a highly damaging impact on the climate, biodiversity, natural habitats and human he ...
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Improving the conservation status of the priority habitat types *1520 and *5220 at the Rizoelia National Forest Park (LIFE-RIZOELIA)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Feb 28, 2017,

Background The Natura 2000 site, Rizoelia National Forest Park, covers only 0.001% of the surface area of Cyprus, yet it is a reservoir of threatened plants (a so called ‘biodiversity hot spot’). The site contains four habitat types that are protected under the Habitats Directive, three of which are priority habitats (1520 * Iberian gypsum vegetation ...
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Sustainable management of livestock waste for the removal/recovery of nutrients (LIFE LIVE-WASTE)

Start date: Sep 1, 2013, End date: Aug 31, 2016,

...tification of livestock waste production sources; An integrated methodology for effective livestock waste management; High-quality compost and treatment of effluent phosphorus; Minimisation of the environmental disturbance resulting from the production, treatment and disposal of livestock waste; Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; An assessment tool for the environmental and socio-economic ...
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Sustainable management via energy exploitation of end-of-life dairy products in Cyprus (DAIRIUS)

Start date: Feb 1, 2012, End date: Sep 30, 2015,

...he rule. These industries, which process agricultural raw materials such as milk, fruits, vegetables and meat, generate millions of tonnes of waste and unexploited by-products that end up harming the environment. The production of milk and dairy products in Cyprus and the rest of Europe has increased significantly during recent years and this has resulted in larger amounts of non-consumed, return ...
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An awareness-raising campaign in Cyprus for appreciating biodiversity in our life (BIOforLIFE)

Start date: Sep 3, 2012, End date: Sep 15, 2015,

...tudy (2007), for instance, found that only 15% of Cypriots were familiar with the term 'biodiversity', while a Eurobarometer survey (2011) showed that, although 100% of the public surveyed considered environmental protection to be personally important to them, only 31% chose biodiversity loss as one of the five most important issues. This low awareness also permeates key stakeholders such as gover ...
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Improving the conservation status of the priority habitat type 9560* (Endemic forests with Juniperus spp.) in Cyprus (JUNIPERCY)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Jun 30, 2015,

...fy and halt the natural and anthropogenic threats contributing to habitat degradation; design and implement actions for habitat protection and long-term restoration; and provide support for better environmental governance in Natura 2000 network sites through stakeholder involvement. Results The JUN ...
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SedAlp - Sediment management in Alpine basins: integrating sediment continuum, risk mitigation and hydropower (SedAlp)

Start date: Aug 31, 2012, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

SedAlp contributes to integrated management of sediment transport in Alpine basins directed to an effective reduction of sediment-related risk while promoting the enhancement of riverine ecosystems and reducing the impacts of hydropower plants (balancing the implementation of EU Directives e.g. RES, Floods and WFD). The project includes piloting actions in various representative Alpine river basin ...
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Restoration and management of Oroklini Lake SPA (CY6000010) in Cyprus (OROKLINI)

Start date: Jan 1, 2012, End date: Dec 31, 2014,

Background Oroklini Lake is a designated Natura 2000 wetland site (SPA and SCI) in the Larnaka district of Cyprus. It is one of only three natural wetland areas in Cyprus and an important bird migratory route and stopover place in spring and winter. It is important for its halophytic (salt marsh) vegetation and for a number of wading bird species listed i ...
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Quarry Resource Efficiency Demonstration Project (QuaResE)

Start date: Jun 1, 2012, End date: Nov 30, 2014,

...slurry are disposal in landfill, discharge into ponds, and use on quarry sites for tailing dam construction or for land restoration. However, such management methods have several potentially negative environmental impacts: the slurry may be overly acidic or alkaline; it may contain toxic substances such as dissolved metals and/or soluble and insoluble complex organic compounds; and in general, lar ...
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Improving the Conservation Status of Fauna Species in Cyprus: from microhabitat restoration to landscape connectivity (ICOSTACY)

Start date: Oct 1, 2010, End date: Mar 31, 2014,

...ction of publicity material (a video, book, TV spots), publication of press releases, and print and Internet articles. Training seminars and workshops were also organised; and an environmental education kit produced. Preliminary monitoring of the impacts of the project actions was performed, albeit to a lesser extent than expected. The monitoring of species and landscapes and is expected to cont ...
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Enabling access to geological information in support of GMES (PANGEO)

Start date: Feb 1, 2011, End date: Jan 31, 2014,

...on to procure further product on a commercial basis. In PanGeo, it is anticipated that, by adding considerably more value as described above, and promoting the clear benefits of such key environmental information, that the local authorities of neighbouring towns will begin to demand similar.
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BORDER ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (ΔΙΑΠΕΡΕΚ)

Start date: Dec 31, 2006, End date: Dec 30, 2013,

Το προτεινόμενο έργο αναφέρεται σε περιοχές με πλούσιο φυσικό περιβάλλον, η προστασία και διαχείριση του οποίου διαμορφώνει σε μεγάλο βαθμό τις αναπτυξιακές προοπτικές τους. Τόσο στην περιοχή των Χανίων όσο και στην Κύπρο καταγράφονται έργα που υλοποιήθηκαν με σκοπό την προστασία και διαχείριση του περιβάλλοντος , ωστόσο εντοπίζονται σημαντικές ελλείψεις όχι μόνο σε επίπεδο υποδομών αλλά και σε ό, ...
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Enrichment Tourism Infrastructure and Services Reorganization and Management and Promotion treadmill in insular areas (i4 WALKer)

Start date: Jun 17, 2012, End date: Sep 18, 2013,

Το έργο αφορά στη διακρατική συνεργασία για την αναβάθμιση της παρεχόμενης πληροφορίας & των τουριστικών υποδομών & υπηρεσιών σε περιπατητικές διαδρομές τριών νησιωτικών περιοχών (Κρήτης, Χίου & Κύπρου). Τόσο στην περίπτωση του Νομού Λασιθίου, όσο και στο Νομό Χίου και την Κύπρο, τα περιπατητικά μονοπάτια στα οποία προβλέπονται οι παρεμβάσεις αφορούν σε περιοχές με ιδιαίτερα περιβαλλοντικά & πολι ...
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Upgrading quality and Promoting Olive Oil Commerce (ΑΠΠΕΕ)

Start date: Aug 17, 2011, End date: Aug 17, 2013,

Η ελαιοκομία αποτελεί κλάδο στρατηγικής σημασίας για την Κρήτη και συνεχώς ανερχόμενης αξίας στην Κύπρο.Το Κρητικό ελαιόλαδο είναι εξαιρετικής ποιότητας, ενώ η κατά κεφαλή κατανάλωση είναι από τις υψηλότερες στον κόσμο. Στην Κύπρο η κατά κεφαλή κατανάλωση είναι χαμηλότερη κι η ποιότητα του θέλει βελτίωση ώστε να γίνει πιο ανταγωνιστικό. Σκοπός του έργου είναι η αναβάθμιση της διεθνούς ανταγωνιστικ ...
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Establishment of a Plant Micro-reserve Network in Cyprus for the Conservation of Priority Species and Habitats. (PLANT-NET CY)

Start date: Jan 1, 2010, End date: Jun 30, 2013,

...ect team defined the boundaries of five PMRs of less than 20 ha each based on an initial inventory of the target species and habitats in four Natura 2000 locations. Meanwhile, environmental scientists in Cyprus engaged in international visits and training to familiarise themselves with how PMR has been used effectively in other EU countries. GPS devices and GIS software were used to provide more ...
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actical Use of MONITORing in Natural Disaster Management (MONITOR II)

Start date: May 31, 2009, End date: May 29, 2012,

Management of natural hazards constitutes a common challenge in the SEES. Until now, neither hazard mapping nor contingency planning have been transnationally coordinated and defined in a sufficient manner. These gaps will be tackled in MONITOR II with the development of a common methodology and a CSA ("Continuous Situation Awareness") system. The integration of monitoring systems facilitates peri ...
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Creation of a transnational network of innovation and experimentation pools for agriculture in the Mediterranean islands (AGRISLES)

Start date: Apr 30, 2009, End date: Apr 29, 2012,

The general objective of the project is the creation of a new frame of cooperation between islands for innovation in agriculture, mobilizing the « pools of competencies » scattered in the insular MED area. The project belongs to Axis I – Strengthening innovation capacities, Objective 1.2 of the MED Program: « Strengthening strategic cooperation between economic development actors and public author ...
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Adaptation to Climate Change in the Alpine Space (AdaptAlp)

Start date: Aug 31, 2008, End date: Aug 30, 2011,

Climate change is to a large extent constituted by increasing temperatures and changed precipitation patterns. Any change of these critical factors has implications on the frequency & extent of natural hazards. The uncertainties and the increase of natural hazards due to the impacts of CC requires concerted management in the Alpine Space. AdaptAlp will improve information on impacts of CC esp. on ...
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Conservation management in Natura 2000 sites of Cyprus (Comanacy)

Start date: Nov 1, 2004, End date: Oct 31, 2008,

...oject instigated the preparation of another 21 management plans for Natura 2000 sites: 8 of these were completed within the project duration. The project contributed to public awareness on the environment and Natura 2000 through radio and TV spots, participation in events, brochures, open air and mobile exhibitions, and signposting at the project sites. Further information on the project can b ...
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Integrated Development and Management of NATURA 2000 Protected Areas through Innovative Techniques in E. Mediterranean (ManagMED)

Start date: May 31, 2006, End date: Apr 29, 2008,

...evelopment and protection of these areas. The project actions will be implemented by creating a network between the cooperating countries and by spreading the know-how into the third countries and environmental management authorities. Specific aims § The cooperation between countries and research institutes in the Eastern Mediterranean having as a goal the development of a common environmental que ...
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ECOlogical NETwork for the promotion of convergent conservation strategies in COastal HAbitatS of CommuniTy significance (ECONET COHAST)

Start date: May 31, 2006, End date: Mar 30, 2008,

...of coastal habitats in the long term. Objectives: • Establish a network of research institutes and local authorities involved in coastal habitats management • Establish a common knowledge base on Environmental Impact Assessment and Decision Support for coastal habitats • Training of researchers and professionals on best practices for coastal habitats management • Support the planning process for N ...
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