From concept to action
let it GROW
Productive and sustainable agrifood systems that support biodiversity and community wellbeing
Terra Vita certification
Terra Vita certification
Terra Vita certification
Terra Vita certification
Terra Vita certification
Terra Vita certification
Terra Vita certification
Terra Vita certification
Terra Vita certification
Terra Vita certification
Objective
Empower farmers to transition to sustainable agriculture and innovation, leveraging local agroecological knowledge and showcasing local agrifood heritage.
Areas of activity
Kythera, Lemnos
Duration
2020 (open)
let it FLOW
Conservation of freshwater ecosystems and wise management of water resources
Vjosa/Aoos
Vjosa/Aoos
Vjosa/Aoos
Vjosa/Aoos
Vjosa/Aoos
Vjosa/Aoos
Vjosa/Aoos
Objective
Protect and conserve the transboundary Aoos/Vjosa River and its rich natural and cultural heritage
Avert the construction of Small Hydropower Plants (SHPs)
Establish Europe’s first Transboundary Wild River Park
Area of activity
Aoos River Basin
Duration
2018 (open)
Funding
Holdfast Foundation
Terra Vita certification
Objective
Empower farmers to transition to sustainable agriculture and innovation, leveraging local agroecological knowledge and showcasing local agrifood heritage.
Kythera, Lemnos
2020 (open)
Terra Vita certification
Objective
Empower farmers to transition to sustainable agriculture and innovation, leveraging local agroecological knowledge and showcasing local agrifood heritage.
Kythera, Lemnos
2020 (open)
Terra Vita certification
Objective
Empower farmers to transition to sustainable agriculture and innovation, leveraging local agroecological knowledge and showcasing local agrifood heritage.
Kythera, Lemnos
2020 (open)
Collaboration with other organisations undoubtedly contributes to effectively achieving objectives and addressing critical issues in timely fashion.
International Partners
Central European Initiative
Dam Removal Europe
EcoAlbania
EuroΝatur
European Rivers Network
Fauna & Flora
IUCN – ECARO
Places & Traces
Regional Centre for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe under the auspices of UNESCO
Riverwatch
Save Ios
Save the Blue Heart of Europe
The Green Tank
Tour du Valat
University of Göttingen
Wetlands International Europe
World Fish Migration Foundation
WWF Adria
WWF Hellas
WWF Netherlands
WWF Slovakia
Central European Initiative
Dam Removal Europe
EcoAlbania
EuroΝatur
European Rivers Network
Fauna & Flora
IUCN – ECARO
Places & Traces
Regional Centre for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe under the auspices of UNESCO
Riverwatch
Save Ios
Save the Blue Heart of Europe
The Green Tank
Tour du Valat
University of Göttingen
Wetlands International Europe
World Fish Migration Foundation
WWF Adria
WWF Hellas
WWF Netherlands
WWF Slovakia
Central European Initiative
Dam Removal Europe
EcoAlbania
EuroΝatur
European Rivers Network
Fauna & Flora
IUCN – ECARO
Places & Traces
Regional Centre for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in South-Eastern Europe under the auspices of UNESCO
Riverwatch
Save Ios
Save the Blue Heart of Europe
The Green Tank
Tour du Valat
University of Göttingen
Wetlands International Europe
World Fish Migration Foundation
WWF Adria
WWF Hellas
WWF Netherlands
WWF Slovakia
Greek Partners
Agricultural Olive Oil Cooperative of Potamos Kythera
Agricultural Cooperative of Livadi Kythera
Anemoessa - Association for the Protection of the Environment and the Architectural Heritage of Lemnos Island
Marathopolis Cultural Association
Society for the Protection of Prespa
Horizon Vocational Training Institute in Kalamata
Hellenic Institute of Speleological Research (HISR)
Environmental Education Centre of Konitsa (KPE Konitsas)
Kytherian Foundation for Culture & Development (KIPA)
Lyceum Club of Greek Women of Lemnos
Boulouki | Itinerant Workshop on Traditional Building Techniques
University of the Aegean, Department of Geography
Pindos Perivallontiki
Ladies’ Association in Pylos
School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Greek Gene Bank / Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources / Hellenic Agricultural Organisation (ELGO) Demeter
Ministry of Culture - Directorate of Modern Cultural and Intangible Cultural Heritage
10th Model Primary School of Kalamata
Agricultural Olive Oil Cooperative of Potamos Kythera
Agricultural Cooperative of Livadi Kythera
Anemoessa - Association for the Protection of the Environment and the Architectural Heritage of Lemnos Island
Marathopolis Cultural Association
Society for the Protection of Prespa
Horizon Vocational Training Institute in Kalamata
Hellenic Institute of Speleological Research (HISR)
Environmental Education Centre of Konitsa (KPE Konitsas)
Kytherian Foundation for Culture & Development (KIPA)
Lyceum Club of Greek Women of Lemnos
Boulouki | Itinerant Workshop on Traditional Building Techniques
University of the Aegean, Department of Geography
Pindos Perivallontiki
Ladies’ Association in Pylos
School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Greek Gene Bank / Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources / Hellenic Agricultural Organisation (ELGO) Demeter
Ministry of Culture - Directorate of Modern Cultural and Intangible Cultural Heritage
10th Model Primary School of Kalamata
Agricultural Olive Oil Cooperative of Potamos Kythera
Agricultural Cooperative of Livadi Kythera
Anemoessa - Association for the Protection of the Environment and the Architectural Heritage of Lemnos Island
Marathopolis Cultural Association
Society for the Protection of Prespa
Horizon Vocational Training Institute in Kalamata
Hellenic Institute of Speleological Research (HISR)
Environmental Education Centre of Konitsa (KPE Konitsas)
Kytherian Foundation for Culture & Development (KIPA)
Lyceum Club of Greek Women of Lemnos
Boulouki | Itinerant Workshop on Traditional Building Techniques
University of the Aegean, Department of Geography
Pindos Perivallontiki
Ladies’ Association in Pylos
School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens
Greek Gene Bank / Institute of Plant Breeding and Genetic Resources / Hellenic Agricultural Organisation (ELGO) Demeter
Ministry of Culture - Directorate of Modern Cultural and Intangible Cultural Heritage
10th Model Primary School of Kalamata
Many thanks to all the partners who contributed to our efforts for another year!
Key moments
13
Ιανουαρίου
January
January
Εργαστήρι για τα Oικοτεχνικά Τυροκομεία στη Λήμνο
Artisanal cheesemaking workshop in Lemnos
Artisanal cheesemaking workshop in Lemnos
#LetItGrow
#SmallFarmToMarket
19-20
Ιανουαρίου
January
January
Εργαστήρι για Αγροδιατροφικές Τουριστικές Εμπειρίες στη Λήμνο
Agrifood tourism experiences workshop in Lemnos
Agrifood tourism experiences workshop in Lemnos
#LetItGrow
#SmallFarmToMarket
2
Φεβρουαρίου
February
February
Προβολή ταινίας DAMBUSTERS την Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Υγροτόπων
Screening of DAMBUSTERS film on World Wetlands Day
Screening of DAMBUSTERS film on World Wetlands Day
#LetItFlow
#DamRemoval
12-17
Φεβρουαρίου
February
February
Συμμετοχή στη 14η Διάσκεψη των μερών της Σύμβασης για τη διατήρηση των αποδημητικών ειδών της άγριας πανίδας (CMS – COP14,) στη Σαμαρκάνδη του Ουζμπεκιστάν
Participation in the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS – COP14) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Participation in the 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS – COP14) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan
#LetItFlow
#RiConnect
29
Φεβρουαρίου
February
February
Εργαστήρι σποροπαραγωγής σιτηρών στη Λήμνο
Cereals workshop in Lemnos
Cereals workshop in Lemnos
#LetItGrow
#LEMRACE
3
Μαρτίου
March
March
Εργαστήρι συμμετοχικού σχεδιασμού Via Lemnia
Via Lemnia participatory planning workshop
Via Lemnia participatory planning workshop
#LetItGrow
#ViaLemnia
9
Μαρτίου
March
March
Εγκατάσταση 6 τεχνητών φωλιών για την ενίσχυση των πληθυσμών της κουκουβάγιας Τυτώ στη Λήμνο
Via Lemnia participatory planning workshop
Via Lemnia participatory planning workshop
#LetItGrow
#Biodiversity
9-11
Μαρτίου
March
March
Η Terra Vita στη διεθνή έκθεση τροφίμων Food Expo
Terra Vita at the international Food Expo in Athens
Terra Vita at the international Food Expo in Athens
#LetItGrow
#SmallFarmToMarket
14
Μαρτίου
March
March
Η μαθητική και εκπαιδευτική κοινότητα της Κόνιτσας εν δράσει για την προστασία του ποταμού Αώου
The student and educational community of Konitsa takes action for the protection of the Aoos River
The student and educational community of Konitsa takes action for the protection of the Aoos River
#LetItFlow
17-19
Μαρτίου
March
March
Η Terra Vita στη διεθνή έκθεση τροφίμων IFE London
Terra Vita at the international food exhibition IFE London
Terra Vita at the international food exhibition IFE London
#LetItGrow
#SmallFarmToMarket
4
Απριλίου
April
April
Εκπαιδευτικές εκδρομές στον Σαραντάπορο
Educational field trips in Sarantaporos River
Educational field trips in Sarantaporos River
#LetItFlow
8
Απριλίου
April
April
Εκπαιδευτικές εκδρομές στον Σαραντάπορο
Educational field trips in Sarantaporos River
Educational field trips in Sarantaporos River
#LetItFlow
24-26
Απριλίου
April
April
Διεξαγωγή εκπαιδευτικού παιχνιδιού ρόλων Let it Flow! στην Κόνιτσα
Let it Flow! Role-Playing Game implementation in Konitsa
Let it Flow! Role-Playing Game implementation in Konitsa
#LetItFlow
#RolePlayingGame
27
Μαϊου
May
May
Διαδικτυακό σεμινάριο «Τα ελεύθερα ποτάμια που μας ενώνουν»
Webinar “The free rivers that unite us”
Webinar “The free rivers that unite us”
#LetItFlow
#DamRemoval
30
Μαϊου
May
May
4ο άρθρο γνώμης για Μικρά Υδροηλεκτρικά Έργα σε Σαραντάπορο, Αώο και Βοϊδομάτη
4th opinion article on Small Hydropower Plants in Sarantaporos, Aoos and Voidomatis rivers
4th opinion article on Small Hydropower Plants in Sarantaporos, Aoos and Voidomatis rivers
#LetItFlow
#SHPs
4
Ιουνίου
June
June
Διαδικτυακό σεμινάριο για την απομάκρυνση φραγμών
Webinar on Dam Removal
Webinar on Dam Removal
#LetItFrow
#DamRemoval
14
Ιουνίου
June
June
Εγγραφή της Αμπελοοινικής Παράδοσης της Λήμνου στο Εθνικό Ευρετήριο Άυλης Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς
Inscription of the Vine Tradition of Lemnos to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Inscription of the Vine Tradition of Lemnos to the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage
#LetItGrow
#IntangibleCulturalHeritage
25
Ιουνίου
June
June
Έκδοση απόφασης του Υπουργού Περιβάλλοντος και Ενέργειας, η οποία συμπληρώνει το καθεστώς προστασίας του ποταμού Αώου και αναγνωρίζει τη σημασία του ως ποταμού ελεύθερης ροής.
Adoption of Ministerial Decision that complements the protection status of the Aoos River, recognising its significance as a free flowing river
Adoption of Ministerial Decision that complements the protection status of the Aoos River, recognising its significance as a free flowing river
#LetItFlow #Aoos
#FreeFlowing
#Milestone
28-30
Ιουνίου
June
June
Επιστημονική Εβδομάδα στον Σαραντάπορο
Sarantaporos Science Week
Sarantaporos Science Week
#LetItFlow
#RiConnect
#SarantaporosScienceWeek
1-5
Ιουλίου
July
July
Επιστημονική Εβδομάδα στον Σαραντάπορο
Sarantaporos Science Week
Sarantaporos Science Week
#LetItFlow
#RiConnect
#SarantaporosScienceWeek
20-21
Ιουλίου
July
July
Εργαστήριο Αμυγδαλιάς στη Λήμνο
Almond workshop in Lemnos
Almond workshop in Lemnos
#LetItGrow
#LEMRACE
30
Ιουλίου
July
July
Εργαστήριο Λαχανικών στη Λήμνο
Vegetables workshop in Lemnos
Vegetables workshop in Lemnos
#LetItGrow
#LEMRACE
31
Ιουλίου
July
July
Κοινό δελτίο Τύπου για την καταστροφή προστατευόμενου οικοτόπου στο Εθνικό Πάρκο Βόρειας Πίνδου, από την κατασκευή ΜΥΗΕ στο ρέμα Γιότσα
Joint Press release for the destruction of a protected habitat in the Northern Pindos National Park by the construction of a SHP in Yotsa stream
Joint Press release for the destruction of a protected habitat in the Northern Pindos National Park by the construction of a SHP in Yotsa stream
#LetItFlow
#Policy #Advocacy
#SHPs
14-15
Σεπτεμβρίου
September
September
Γιορτές Λημνιάς Γης
Lemnian Earth celebrations
Lemnian Earth celebrations
#LetItGrow
#SmallFarmToMarket
22
Σεπτεμβρίου
September
September
4o The Home River BioBlitz στον Αώο, την Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Ποταμών
4th The Home River BioBlitz in Aoos, on World Rivers Day
4th The Home River BioBlitz in Aoos, on World Rivers Day
#LetItFlow
#RiConnect
#BioBlitz
25-26
Σεπτεμβρίου
September
September
Συνάντηση της Ομάδας Έργου CARDIMED στην Κατάνια της Σικελίας
CARDIMED project team meeting in Catania, Sicily
CARDIMED project team meeting in Catania, Sicily
#LetItFlow
#CARDIMED
14-18
Οκτωβρίου
October
October
Συμμετοχή στο BestBelt Pan-European Conference στη Λετονία
Participation in the BestBelt Pan-European Conference in Latvia
Participation in the BestBelt Pan-European Conference in Latvia
#LetItFlow
17
Οκτωβρίου
October
October
Βίντεο από τους οργανισμούς-μέλη του Δικτύου Ζώσας Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομίας την Παγκόσμια Ημέρα Άυλης Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς
Videos from the member organisations of the Living Heritage Network on World Intangible Cultural Heritage Day
Videos from the member organisations of the Living Heritage Network on World Intangible Cultural Heritage Day
#LetItGrow
#IntangibleCulturalHeritage
1
Νοεμβρίου
November
November
Κατασκευή 50 λίθινων αναβαθμών στην Ίο
Installation of 50 stone weirs in Ios
Installation of 50 stone weirs in Ios
#LetItFlow
#MedRESET
29
Νοεμβρίου
November
November
5ο άρθρο γνώμης για Μικρά Υδροηλεκτρικά Έργα σε Σαραντάπορο, Αώο και Βοϊδομάτη
5th opinion article on Small Hydropower Plants in Sarantaporos, Aoos and Voidomatis rivers
5th opinion article on Small Hydropower Plants in Sarantaporos, Aoos and Voidomatis rivers
#LetItFlow
#SHPs
#Aoos
1
Δεκεμβρίου
December
December
Κατάθεση σχολίων στη διαβούλευση για το Τοπικό Πολεοδομικό Σχέδιο Δήμου Ζαγορίου
Comments on the consultation of the Local Urban Plan of the Municipality of Zagori
Comments on the consultation of the Local Urban Plan of the Municipality of Zagori
#LetItFlow
#SHPs
#Aoos
10
Δεκεμβρίου
December
December
Έκδοση Οδηγού Αναγνώρισης Ιχθυοπανίδας του ποταμού Αώου
Publication of the Aoos River Ichthyofauna Identification Guide
Publication of the Aoos River Ichthyofauna Identification Guide
#LetItFlow
#IcthyofaunaGuide
#Aoos
20
Δεκεμβρίου
December
December
Το Terra Lemnia στις καλές πρακτικές της IUCN για τη βιώσιμη γεωργία
Terra Lemnia recognised by IUCN as a case study of NbS in agriculture
Terra Lemnia recognised by IUCN as a case study of NbS in agriculture
#LetItGrow
JANUARY
2024
2024 in numbers
local varieties conserved in Lemnos
2024 in numbers
local varieties conserved in Lemnos
2024 in numbers
local varieties conserved in Lemnos
Connecting with the world
MedINA's overall communication strategy and actions to promote its activities were once again addressed positively by the local, national, and international media, as well as by the general public, contributing to the wider outreach and recognition of our mission and work.
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Supporters & financial data
We are grateful to all the organisations and foundations that have financially supported our work and activities for another year.
We thank you from the bottom of our heart!
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