Phase B of Asterousia Hybrid University (AHU) was successfully implemented from January 19 to February 8, 2026, making use of resources for a large international audience as well as the results of Phase A. Phase B of AHU is a three-week online course that includes both synchronous (meet -the-expert) and asynchronous (self-paced) components. The theme […]
The dialogue focused on the need to strengthen ties between science and policy, as well as on the creation of a shared communication framework to address issues such as climate change, water resource management, sustainable development, and artificial intelligence. The Asterousia Biosphere Reserve participated in the UNESCO International Ministerial Dialogue on Science Diplomacy, held in […]
The primary research initiative entitled “Food Culture, Heritage Practices, and Sustainability: A Case Study from the Asterousia Mountains UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Crete”, conducted in collaboration with the Hellenic Mediterranean University, was presented by Dr. Aikaterini Mantadaki, Coordinator of the Asterousia Youth Group and associate of the Heraklion Development Agency, who participated in the UNESCO […]
The educational activities of the 6th consecutive “Hybrid University of Asterousia” were concluded with outstanding success. The activities took place in the Asterousia mountain range from 29 to 31 October 2025. The central theme was “Natural and Cultural Heritage in Biosphere Reserves and Other Designated Areas of the Mediterranean”, and participants included scientists, young people, […]
Two representatives of the Youth Group of the Asterousia Biosphere Reserve participated in the Expert Meeting entitled “Shaping the Future through Science Diplomacy: From Global Dialogue to Regional Action,” which was held last week in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and organized by the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, in cooperation with the Government […]
The first information and awareness-raising event of the Asterousia Biosphere Reserve was successfully organized at Fournofarango, with the participation of residents, producers, and local stakeholders, and centered on the theme “Water Management in the Primary Sector. The event opened with welcoming remarks and a brief introduction outlining the framework of the initiative, while the presentations […]
The Greek presence is remarkable. The 5th World Congress on Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere ( MAB) Programme and the 37th Session of the ICC (International Coordinating Council) were successfully held between 20 and 28 September 2025, in Hangzhou, China, with the participation of 4000 delegates from 150 countries and with significant results. […]
Asterousia has been included in the MAB/UNESCO Network. Their inclusion was initiated by the Conservation Association of Asterousia and the cooperation of the Heraklion Development Company SAE OTA and the Region of Crete. The integration effort was supported by the competent local authorities, as indicated in the attached form, and is funded by the Region […]
Dear fellow citizens, We are pleased to invite the local communities of the Asterousia Biosphere Reserve to participate in participatory research activities on marine litter, which will take place at 6 beaches located in and around the Biosphere Reserve! The beaches that will be studied are: ● Three Churches ● Dytikos ● Psili Ammos ● […]
In the Region of Calabria, in the Sila National Park “Biosphere Reserve” of Unesco, the annual meeting of the European Euromontana network was scheduled on 25-27 October, on the theme: smart mountains. At this meeting, which aimed to discuss how to make our regions more attractive and future-oriented, good practices from different regions of Europe […]
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