PROGRESS 2023
Funded programs
- Challenges and Benefits of E-mobility in Modern Urban Transport, Programme: Nature and innovative actions 2020, Axis: A1.Climate Change, Axis A.1.1. “Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transport: promoting e-mobility and highlighting its comparative advantages over conventional means of transport”, Budget: 50,000 Euros, Funding: Green Fund, Beneficiary: Biopolitics International Organisation, Associate partner: Agricultural University of Athens. Click here for more info
Educational programs
- E-learning program on “Challenges and Benefits of e-Mobility in Modern Urban Transport” (in Greek) funded by the Green Fund https://elearning.biopolitics.gr/course/index.php?categoryid=3
- E-learning program titled “Greening Dry Cleaning” (in Greek) funded by the Green Fund
- E-learning program on “Education and the promotion of the active participation of young people in society to strengthen regional youth policy strategy” (in Greek), funded by EEA Grants
Seminars/conferences/studies/special events
- e-bike training demos in cooperation with the Municipalities of Athens, Filothei-Psyhiko, Kifissia and Glyfada in the framework of the program on “Electromobility in Urban Transport – Challenges and Benefits”
- Conference on “Challenges and Benefits of E-mobility in Modern Urban Transport,” held at the 3rd Electric + Micro Mobility Forum 2023, June 1, Athens
Publications/video trailer
- e-Book info guide on the challenges and benefits of electromobility (click here ebook part 1, ebook part 2)
- Electromobility in Urban Transport – Challenges and Benefits info flyers
- Electromobility in Urban Transport – Challenges and Benefits video trailer
PROGRESS 2022
Funded programs
- “RomABC moves forward,” an Erasmus+ EU funded project for the additional development of innovative educational tools for vulnerable and under-resourced communities in Europe. Other partners include affiliates in Germany, Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, North Macedonia, and Hungary.
- Challenges and Benefits of E-mobility in Modern Urban Transport, Programme: Nature and innovative actions 2020, Axis: A1.Climate Change, Axis A.1.1. “Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in transport: promoting e-mobility and highlighting its comparative advantages over conventional means of transport”, Budget: 50,000 Euros, Funding: Green Fund, Beneficiary: Biopolitics International Organisation, Associate partner: Agricultural University of Athens
Educational programs
- B.I.O.’s extensive e-learning programcontinues with online courses offered free of charge in English and Greek. Click here for information and registration
- e-Learning program in 7 languages implemented in the framework of the Erasmus+ “RomABC moves forward”https://elearning.biopolitics.gr/course/view.php?id=54
- E-learning program titled “Challenges and Benefits of E-mobility in Modern Urban Transport” (in Greek) funded by the Green Fund https://elearning.biopolitics.gr/course/view.php?id=61
- E-learning program titled “Greening Dry Cleaning” (in Greek), funded by the Green Fund (watch video here) https://elearning.biopolitics.gr/course/view.php?id=62
- Training and certification Webinar for adult trainers specializing in the training of vulnerable groups. Funded by Erasmus+
- Completion of the International Volunteer Program sponsored by the International Association of Students of Economics and Commercial Sciences (AIESEC), Athens University of Economics, 15/6/2022
Seminars/conferences/studies/special events
- Presentation of the new training program (Blended Learning Course) themed 2nd Chance Advanced Skills (GR) at the Conference in Trebisov, Slovakia, 26-29 April 2022 in
- Partners meeting of the “RomABC moves forward” Erasmus+ project in Trebisov, Slovakia, 27-28 April 2022
- Working meeting with AvantGarde Center for Culture and Development to plan joint actions in the field of culture and education
Participation in short features
- Bluecoast documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17ewLAfNsbI
- “Culture against hate speech and fake news” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_RhHYJE1F4
PROGRESS 2021
European programs
- “RomABC moves forward,” an Erasmus+ EU funded project for the additional development of innovative educational tools for vulnerable and under-resourced communities in Europe. Other partners include affiliates in Germany, Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, North Macedonia, and Hungary.
- Participation in “BLUECOAST – Climate-Smart Coastal Practices for Blue Governance,” a European project funded by the InterregI PACBC Cross-Border Cooperation Programme (Greece–Albania 2014–2020)
- “ProDialogue,” an Erasmus+ EU funded project for the promotion of intercultural dialogue as a vehicle against hate speech and fake news. Other partners include affiliates in Germany, Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, North Macedonia, and Hungary. The project develops novel training tools for mediators and dialogue coordinators.
Educational programs
- B.I.O.’s extensive e-learning program continues with online courses offered free of charge in English and Greek. Click here for information and registration
- XXVIth Youth Bios Olympiad in St. Petersburg, September 30 – October 5 2021
- Cooperation with scientists and researchers in the production of a documentary trailer on the protection of the loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17ewLAfNsbI (BLUECOAST program)
- Multipliers training seminar in the framework of the Pro Dialogue Erasmus+ project
- e-Learning program in 8 languages implemented in the framework of the Erasmus+ Pro Dialogue project
- “Greening Dry Cleaning” – ΒΙΟ’s e-learning platform will host an online program for the assessment of the challenges and opportunities of climate transition in small dry cleaning business (the program is implemented in cooperation with other partner organizations)
- YOUTHREACTION – ΒΙΟ’s e-learning platform will host an online educational program implemented in cooperation with other partner organizations
Seminars/conferences/studies/special events
- Exhibition of dolls from Greece and Russia in collaboration with AvantGarde in the framework of the “Pro Dialogue” project
- Photo exhibition for the promotion of intercultural dialogue in the framework of the “Pro Dialogue” project
- Partners meeting for the Erasmus+ «RomABC moves forward» project, Athens, 31 May to 3 June 2021
- Participation in an online seminar on “We Are All in This Together: Improving Our Health Literacy Skills, Cornell University
- Participation in the pilot trainers program held in the framework of the Erasmus+ «RomABC moves forward» project, Kiskunhalas, Hungary, 13-24 September 2021
- Partners meeting for the Erasmus+ «RomABC moves forward» project and preparation of webinar, Bitola, North Macedonia, 15-18 November 2021
- Participation in the international conference of the «Mentors of Europe’s Diversity» network, Kiskunhalas, Hungary, 27 October 2021
- Preliminary study on the challenges and benefits of electric mobility to help urban transport in Greece shift from fossil fuel to electric vehicles
- Preliminary study on enhancing young women’s entrepreneurship in remote areas through Biotourism
- Preliminary study on the promotion of equal opportunities for women in agricultural areas through Biotourism
- Donation of educational materials to the School of Fine Arts and to primary and secondary schools in the greater Athens area
- MOUs signed with the Agricultural University of Athens and with Allilon.net, a non-profit global network offering support for youth in their studies and career development
Media Coverage
- Avant Garde: http://www.avantgardecentre.gr/20210607_biopolitics/
- I love Athens: https://www.facebook.com/iloveathens.gr/posts/931941887539645
- Athens Today: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=5511854952221123&id=821501501256515
- Ethical Ode: https://ethicalode.com/culture-against-hate-speech
- Avant Garde: https://www.facebook.com/avantgarde.ru.gr/posts/4142697809131751
- Avant Garde: https://www.facebook.com/avantgarde.ru.gr/posts/4108123145922551
- Roes Cooperativa: https://www.facebook.com/roes.coop/posts/317078503218516
PROGRESS 2020
European programs
- Completion of “RomABC – the next dimension,” an Erasmus+ EU funded project aimed at reducing functional illiteracy among vulnerable and under-resourced communities in Europe. The project was implemented in Germany, Greece, Hungary and Romania.
- “RomABC moves forward,” an Erasmus+ EU funded project for the additional development of innovative educational tools for vulnerable and under-resourced communities in Europe. Other partners include affiliates in Germany, Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, North Macedonia, and Hungary.
- Participation in “BLUECOAST – Climate-Smart Coastal Practices for Blue Governance,” a European project funded by the InterregI PACBC Cross-Border Cooperation Programme (Greece–Albania 2014–2020)
- “ProDialogue,” an Erasmus+ EU funded project for the promotion of intercultural dialogue as a vehicle against hate speech and fake news. Other partners include affiliates in Germany, Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, North Macedonia, and Hungary. The project develops novel training tools for mediators and dialogue coordinators.
Educational programs
- Online courses in “Climate Change and Blue Governance” with more than 300 participants. Courses offered in English, Greek and Albanian
- Cooperation with scientists and researchers in the production of BLUECOAST, a documentary on the protection of the loggerhead sea turtle Caretta caretta (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcOsnuJOUWU&feature=emb_logo)
- B.I.O.’s extensive e-learning program continues with online courses offered free of charge in English and Greek. Click here for information and registration
Seminars/conferences/studies/special events
- “Fashion goes to School,” B.I.O. outreach event focusing on the high environmental impact of fast fashion and on the need for climate friendly business models in the fashion industry
- Contribution to an international online photo exhibition on Blue Culture, held in the framework of “Climate-Smart Coastal Practices for Blue Governance BLUECOAST,” an InterregI PACBC Cross-Border Cooperation Programme (Greece–Albania 2014–2020) funded by the EU
- B.I.O. participates in an online discussion on “Cutting Edge Science in the Service of Peace Building in a Pivotal Moment for the Survival of our Planet,” held in the framework of Geneva Peace Week 2020
PROGRESS 2019
European programs
- RomABC – the next dimension – Erasmus+
- Nature & Environment – Innovative Biotourism Actions in Ierapetra, Crete
- Cooperation with the Green Fund
- B.I.O. participates in an Interreg IPAII Cross Border Cooperation Program 2014-2020 themed “Climate-Smart Coastal Practices for Blue Governance – BLUE COAST”
Educational programs
- XXIVth Youth Bios Olympiad, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 19-24, 2019
- B.I.O.’s extensive e-learning program continues with courses offered completely free of charge in English and Greek. Click here for information and registration
- College course on “Sustainable Planet” taught during the Spring semester by B.I.O. President, Prof. Chirstos Efthymiopoulos, at Hellenic American University
Seminars/conferences/special events
- Tribute to Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis at the Hellenic-American University, 3 April 2019
- B.I.O. launches cooperation with the AvantGarde Cultural and Development Center, an association promoting Hellenic-Russian friendship and cooperation
- B.I.O. is referenced in the SKAI TV television program “Thalassolykoi”
PROGRESS 2018
European programs
- RomABC – the next dimension – Erasmus+
- Nature & Environment – Innovative Biotourism Actions in Ierapetra, Crete
Educational programs
- XXIII Youth Bios Olympiad, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 2018
- B.I.O.’s extensive e-learning program continues with courses offered completely free of charge in English and Greek. Click here for information and registration
- College course on “Sustainable Planet” taught during the Spring and Fall semesters by B.I.O. President, Prof. Chirstos Efthymiopoulos, at Hellenic American University
PROGRESS 2017
B.I.O. conferences
- Climate Change Mitigation – Inspiration and Innovation, Money Show, Hilton Athens, January 9, 2017
- Pursuing Global Citizenship through Education for Peace, Geneva Peace Week, November 7, 2017
Educational programs
- XXII Youth Bios Olympiad, St. Petersburg, Russia, September 18–26, 2017
- B.I.O.’s extensive e-learning program continues with courses offered completely free of charge in English and Greek. Click here for information and registration
- College course on “Sustainable Planet” taught by B.I.O. at Hellenic American University
Seminars/conferences/special events
- Biopolitics seminar at the School of National Defense, Athens
- The B.I.O. President joins the Association of Personnel of the United Nations
- Biopolicy and social justice. Speech at the House of Cyprus, Athens, 21 February 2017
- Lecture to the Friends of the American Farm School in Athens, Cotsen Hall, American School of Classical Studies
- Invited main speaker at the 20th Eurasian Economic Summit, hosted by the Marmara Group Foundation, Istanbul
- Invited main speaker at the 27th international conference on “Environmental Protection is a Must,” Alexandria, Egypt
- Opening speech at the International Congress of Local Authorities, Istanbul, Turkey, May 13-15, 2017
- B.I.O. is a participating NGO in the 7th Annual Capital Link event on “Investing in growth – the new face of CSR” June 8, 2017, Hilton Athens
- Keynote speech at the International Conference on Globalism vs. Nationalism, Montenegrin Academy of Art and Science, Podgorica, 2-3 November 2017
- Participation in the Club of Rome’s Annual General Assembly, 9-10 November 2017, Vienna
- Keynote speech (view summary) at the Symposium on Ethics, Science and Society, Ponta Delgada, Açores (Portugal), 24 November 2017, Press Coverage
Publications
- Climate Change – Biopolicy & Development, A. Vlavianos Arvanitis (2017), English edition, 256 pp.
- Restraining the Pendulum of Destruction—Biopolicy: Mobilizing Informed and Inspired Leaders. Prof. Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis discusses how to address these crucial issues in Business Partners, the Magazine of the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
- Biopolicy—Creating Positive Momentum to Save Bios published in Erudito – the electronic publication of the World Academy of Art and Science
Media Coverage
Climate Change Mitigation – Inspiration and Innovation – Hilton Athens, January 9, 2017
Greek Diplomatic Life
Emeis.gr
Typos Kifisias
emea.gr
Amarysia.gr
Hellenic News of America
Professor Fights to Save Life on Earth, One Book at a Time
The National Herald
Climate Change – Biopolicy and Development
Modern Diplomacy
Newsletter of the World Academy of Art and Science
Πράσινη Επιχειρηματικότητα: Ευθύνη – Έμπνευση – Καινοτομία Αναγκαίες προτεραιότητες για την στρατηγική του μέλλοντος
Huffington Post
HellenicNews.com
iNews.gr
Rasmuss.org
Evroschamber.gr
Neatoumpas.gr
tovimatisgynaikas.gr
elzoni.gr
Amarysia
Προστασία από τις πυκαγιές – άμυνα για τον βίο
Huffington Post
Hellenic News of America
Kythiraika
Emeis.gr
Palo.gr
Mypenteli.gr
Ploumistos.com
Rodopolisblog
Evroschamber
Vimatisgynaikas
Eaete
iNews.gr
bloko.gr
OnDuty.gr
AnParatiritis
Lourdas.gr
Amarysia.gr
EcoGreenHouses
Energia.gr
Newsmotion.gr
elzoni.gr
Elisme.gr
Αυξημένος κίνδυνος πρόωρου θανάτου από την ατμοσφαιρική ρύπανση – οι παγκόσμιες στατιστικές σοκάρουν
Huffington Post
Ploumistos.com
mypenteli.gr
cyprusnews.eu
emeis.gr
Amarysia.gr
Maritimes
Agora News
Merymna Zois
Typos Kifisias
Inews.gr
Seleo.gr
Onecon.gr
Lefkadaonline.gr
Agrotika-Nea.gr
Globalism vs. nationalism – can biodiplomacy make a difference
Modern Diplomacy
Hellenic News of America
United Nations Association of Singapore
Greek Diplomatic Life
Βιο-διπλωματία – η εθνική και πολιτισμική ταυτότητα αναπόσπαστες διαστάσεις της παγκοσμιοποίησης
Huffington Post
European Business
Press Code
INews.gr
Ploumistos.com
Nea Proini.gr
CyprusNews
NewsOne
Ingossip.gr
Tromaktiko.gr
Newsalonica.gr
Pestogr.blogspot
Evroschamber.gr
Newsmotion.gr
Emeis.gr
The Magazine of Ecumenical Hellenism
Maritimes
Amarysia
Αναχαίτιση της Κλιματικής Αλλαγής – η προσφορά των δασών
kathimerini.gr
Back to Nature.gr
Huffingtion Post
News.engine
Kontra news
CyprusNews
EpikoinoniaArg
Inews.gr
Emeis.gr
Newsmotion.gr
Αυτισμός – οι περιβαλλοντικοί παράγοντες εξίσου σημαντικοί με τους γονιδιακούς
Huffington Post
Neuroped.gr
Typos Kifisias
Press 724.gr
Vouliagmeni High School
Ploumistos.com
Viral blog
Typos Com Cy
inewsgr.com
emeis.gr
Press publica
Capital health
Autism.gr
Oloigiaolous
Karachristos
Amarysia
HealthInvest
Ένωση Κυπρίων Ελλάδος
5+1 The Magazine of Ecumenical Hellenism
Elzoni.gr
Healthday.gr
Σχεδόν 9.000 άτομα τον χρόνο πεθαίνουν από την ατμοσφαιρική ρύπανση στην Αττική
ethnos.gr
eordaialive.com
left.gr
lykavitos.gr
difernews.gr
PROGRESS 2016
Distinctions
- B.I.O. President declared Woman of the Year 2016 by the Association of Women of Salonica Macedonia in Athens, Megaron – the Athens Concert Hall
- B.I.O. President receives award of achievement from the Rotary Club of Amaroussion
- B.I.O. President receives award from the Hellenic National Youth Council
B.I.O. conferences
- “Biopolicy – Inspiring innovation in the direction of climate change mitigation” Roundtable discussion at the Bank of Greece, April 25, 2016
- Climate change dangers, vulnerabilities and policies in ASEAN countries, Korea and Japan – Luncheon discussion under the auspices of H.E. Benny Bahanadewa, Ambassador of Indonesia, September 13, 2016 (information in Greek, information in Russian)
- XXI Youth Bios Olympiad, St. Petersburg, Russia, 14-20 September 2016, Press Release (GR), Information in Greek, Information in Russian
Educational programs
- B.I.O.’s extensive e-learning program continues with courses offered completely free of charge in English and Greek. Click here for information and registration
Seminars/conferences/special events
- Participation in dissemination event on Greek-Albanian economic and trade relations at the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Participation in the open debate on Marine security: different approaches between Europe and Asia, sponsored by ELIAMEP at the B&M Theocharakis Foundation for the Fine Arts and Music, Athens
- Participation in Athens Security Forum 2016: Searching for a Modus Vivendi in Relations between the West and Russia, sponsored by ELIAMEP, Athens
- Participation in event in honor of the Director of the Library of Alexandria, Dr. Ismail Serageldin, at the Acropolis Museum, Athens
- Main speaker at the 19th Eurasian Economic Summit, hosted by the Marmara Group Foundation, Istanbul
- Founding Member of the Committee of the Seven Wise Men of the World Symposium and participation in founding meeting at the Evgenides Foundation, Athens
- Participation in seminar hosted by the Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy and the Konrad Adenauer Foundation on “Europe in the face of the immigration challenge,” Hilton Athens
- Participation in seminar on “The Mediterranean Environment and the Work of the Barcelona Convention,” hosted by The Athens Center
- Participation in event on the role of the European Union in the face of terrorism, sponsored by Europe Direct City of Athens
- Participation as guest of the keynote speaker in Women Leader Luncheon hosted by the American Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Participation in the Annual General Assembly of Members of the British Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
- Main speaker at the 26th international conference on “Environmental Protection is a Must,” Alexandria, Egypt
- Main speaker at conference on “Technology + Society = ? Future,” hosted by the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts in Podgorica, Proceedings (B.I.O. on page 96)
- Participation in The Economist’s Intelligent Leaders Summit, Astir Palace, Athens List of participants
- Keynote speaker at conference hosted by the Rotary Club of Amaroussion, Athens
- B.I.O. participates in volunteering event sponsored by the Hellenic National Youth Council at the Office of the European Parliament in Greece. Friday, 27 May 2016 Click here for info in Greek
- Participation in “Cosmopolis – The Reunion” Ethnic Festival, hosted in Kavala, Greece, June 21-24
- Participation in the Consultation Meeting on the Regional Framework for ICZM and the Conceptual Framework for MSP, and in the Celebration of the Mediterranean Coast Day under the theme “Blue economy for a healthy Mediterranean,” Barcelona, September 28-29, 2016
- Main speech at the IXth World Conference on Bioethics, hosted by the International Society for Bioethics (SIBI), Gijon, Spain, October 17-19, 2016
- Participation in the Hellenic-Russian Social Forum, on the occasion of the official visit of the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, Zappeion Hall, Athens, November 1-2, 2016
- Participation, as Founding President of the Hellenic Chapter of the Club of Rome, in the Annual General Assembly of the Club of Rome, Berlin, November 10-11, 2016
- Presentation to 50 teachers and educators, “I Love Dyslexia” Society, Athens
- Participation, as Fellow, in the Vienna Economic Forum, November 21, 2016 Read more>>
- Keynote speech at the Rotary Clubs of Psychico, Amaroussion, Irakleion Attikis and Philothei, November 29, 2016
- Participation in The Economist’s Sustainability Summit for Southeast Europe and the Mediterranean: Adapt or Die?
Publications
- Article submitted to the publication on the diachronic and philosophic perspectives of water resources, issued by George Stournaras, Professor of Hydrogeology at the University of Athens
- Meeting economic, environmental and leadership challenges through biopolicy. Prof. Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis discusses how to address these crucial issues in Business Partners, the Magazine of the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce
Media Coverage
Woman of the Year 2016
Typos Kifisias 1, 2
inewsgr.com
onecon.gr
elzoni.gr
mynews.gr
zougla.gr
ploumistos.com
paraskhnio.gr
backstage24.gr
vipnews.gr
eaete.gr
Climate change dangers, vulnerabilities and policies in ASEAN countries, Korea and Japan
Greek Diplomatic Life
Η Κλιματική Αλλαγή στις χώρες της Νοτιοανατολικής Ασίας – amarysia.gr
Η Κλιματική Αλλαγή στις χώρες της Νοτιοανατολικής Ασίας – http://presscode.gr
Κλιματική αλλαγή – οι κίνδυνοι και οι πολιτικές των χωρών της νοτιοανατολικής Ασίας – emeis.gr
Βιο-Ολυμπιάδα των Νέων – amarysia.gr
Βιοπολιτική – Δράση και Όραμα για μια Κοινωνία Ελπίδας – amarysia.gr
Τα απορρίμματα που μας κοστίζουν – amarysia.gr
Whos’Who – Αγνή Βλαβιανού Αρβανίτη
Διάσωση του βίου – η οικοδόμηση του νέου Παρθενώνα – παγκόσμιο όραμα έμπνευσης και εμπιστοσύνης για τους ευεργέτες
emeis.gr
Typos Kifisias
www.in2life.gr
http://news4.gr
real.gr
amarysia.gr
Σχεδόν 9.000 άτομα τον χρόνο πεθαίνουν από την ατμοσφαιρική ρύπανση στην Αττική
eordaialive.com
www.imerisia.gr
www.tanea.gr/news/greece
www.enikos.gr/society
www.newsbeast.gr/environment
www.haniotika-nea.gr
http://kanaliena.gr
www.silvercity.gr
www.michanikos-online.gr
www.b2green.gr
www.usay.gr
http://news4.gr
http://patrastimes.gr
www.newsonly.gr/koinonia
www.zougla.gr
https://xaidarisimera.blogspot.gr
www.proklitiko.gr
www.ysterografonews.gr
www.amna.gr
Βιοπόλις – μια ολοκληρωμένη προσέγγιση στα νέα δεδομένα της Κλιματικής Αλλαγής
Typos Kifisias
Λέσβος: Παγκόσμιο κέντρο διεθνών συναντήσεων για την ποίηση
Greek Diplomatic Life
Hellenic News of America
Amarysia.gr
Lesvos News
Ploumistos.com
Lesvospost.com
www.24-ores.com
trolis.gr
emprosnet.gr
emeis.gr
onecon.gr
Η κλιματική αλλαγή αυξάνει την βία κατά των γυναικών
Αθηναϊκό – Μακεδονικό Πρακτορείο Ειδήσεων
Typos Kifisias
Amarysia.gr
Δημοσιογραφικά και άλλα
Magdanews.gr
Ploumistos.com
emeis.gr
documentonews.gr
Αναχαίτιση της Κλιματικής Αλλαγής – η προσφορά των δασών
Ploumistos.com
emeis.gr
businessnews.gr
PROGRESS 2015
B.I.O. conferences
- 20th Youth Bios Olympiad, St. Petersburg, Russia Read more >>
- “Biotourism – Olive Culture in the Land of Messinia,” Conference hosted in Navarino, under the auspices of the Mayor of Pylos-Nestor, 18 October 2015 Program (GR), General Announcement (GR), Press Release1 (GR), Press Release2 (GR) – Read more about the project
- “Biotourism and the Promotion of the Leader Area of Lasithi,” Conference hosted at the Lasithi Chamber of Commerce, 31 October 2015 Program (GR), Announcement (GR), Press Release (GR) – Read more about the project
- Biopolicy & Development: Free Zones – a Catalyst for International Cooperation, conference jointly sponsored with the Hellenic Chapter of the Club of Rome, under the auspices of the Embassy of Serbia. Money Show, Piraeus Chamber of Commerce and Industry, December 12, 2015. Click here for more information
Biotourism programs
- Biotourism – Olive Culture in the Land of Messinia, Implementation of European LEADER project
- Biotourism and the Promotion of the Leader Area of Lasithi, Implementation of European LEADER project
Educational programs
- B.I.O.’s extensive e-learning program continues with courses on Food & Agriculture offered completely free of charge in English and Greek
- Donation of books and CD-Roms to SOS Children’s Villages for orphaned and abandoned children
Seminars/conferences/special events
- Speech at opening session of international conference on “Olympus – a monument of natural and global cultural heritage,” sponsored by the Olympus National Park Management Agency. Litochoro, Greece
- As Ambassador for Autism, B.I.O. President speaks at opening session of the Conference for Autism hosted by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Autistic People. Athens
- Participation in Institute of Energy for South-East Europe’s Roundtable on “Greece’s Energy Strategies in the Context of the EU’s Energy Policy.” Office of the European Parliament, Athens
- Guest speaker at AIESEC seminar on being a global citizen, Hilton Athens
- Speech at 18th Eurasian Economic Summit. Istanbul, Turkey
- Land of Justice: Causes and Values for Humanity. International guest of honor and keynote speaker at a special tribute to Maria Barroso Soares, hosted by the Municipality of Fafe, Portugal
- Speech at annual conference sponsored by the Hellenic Benefactors Society. Athens
- Speech at opening session of Democracy and Values conference sponsored by the Carnegie Council and the Global Thinkers Forum, Athens
- Speech the Club of Rome’s European-based Members Meeting in Winterthur, Switzerland
- Speech at the Global Roundtable’s main event on “Morality in Politics,” Budapest
- Participation in 19th Economist Roundtable with the Government of Greece on “Europe: the comeback? Greece: how resilient?” Athens
- Opening session speech at international conference on “Environmental Protection is a Must.” Alexandria, Egypt
- Main speech at the international conference on “Constructive Dialogue among People and Cultures and the Olympic Idea,” 1-6 September 2015, Ancient Olympia, Greece. Press Release GR, Paper GR, Paper EN
- Participation as Member of the EU Chapter of the Club of Rome in the special event conferring the Honorary Presidency on
Herman Van Rompuy which convened in Brussels, under the Patronage of H.M. the King of Belgium, on September 9, 2015 - Participation as Fellow of the Vienna Economic Forum in the 12th VEF on Investments as a Motor for Competitiveness and Growth. Vienna, Austria, November 23, 2015
Publications
- Biopolicy – the bioethics of climate change mitigation Read more >>
- Biopolicy the needed new vision for a road to peace, The Marmara Foundation – A Quest for Peace 2015-2016 Read more >>
- Biopolis – biopolicy for greener and more liveable cities. Paper published in the proceedings from the conference on “The Cities – Security and Policy,” sponsored by the World Society of Ekistics, Middle East Technical University and Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, 2013 Read more >>
- U.F. Von Hentaller, G. Fayl, G. Grga and A. Vlavianos Arvanitis – Morality the Ultimate Guardian, Social Science Research Network (2015) Read more >>
- Olive Culture in the Land of Messinia e-book
- Olive Culture in the Land of Messinia – Bioutourism Map Part A, Part B
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