This week Clean Coasts will recognise the work of some outstanding volunteer groups across Ireland by highlighting outstanding groups and individuals with Ocean Hero Recognition Awards.
The Clean Coasts programme is Ireland’s foremost community-based coastal education programme, which counts on the work of over 1,200 volunteer groups nationwide. Every year, Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Awards honour the invaluable contribution Clean Coasts volunteers, groups and communities have made towards conserving our spectacular coastline. The awards, originally called the ‘Clean Coasts’ Merit Awards’, were conceived in 2006, consisting then of only one category, ‘The Clean Coasts’ Group of the Year’. Since then the Clean Coasts’ programme has grown to engage over 1,200 Clean Coasts groups and celebrate many Ocean Heroes nationwide.
Ballynamona Clean Coasts are being recognised under the ‘Against the Odds’ category while
Marc McCarthy in Schull, and paddle-boarder Dave Ludgate of Subowti are both being recognised under the ‘Dedicated Individuals’ category.
This week Clean Coasts will recognise the work of some outstanding volunteer groups across Ireland by highlighting outstanding groups and individuals with Ocean Hero Recognition Awards. The Clean Coasts programme is Ireland’s foremost community-based coastal education programme, which counts on the work of over 1,200 volunteer groups nationwide. Every year, Clean Coasts Ocean Hero Awards honour the invaluable contribution Clean Coasts volunteers, groups and communities have made towards conserving our spectacular coastline. The awards, originally called the ‘Clean Coasts’ Merit Awards’, were conceived in 2006, consisting then of only one category, ‘The Clean Coasts’ Group of the Year’. Since then the Clean Coasts’ programme has grown
On Wednesday 2nd December 2020, young diaspora Cypriots around the world came together for an online discussion on ‘Cyprus: Blue Growth & Climate Change’. The event was co-hosted by NEPOMAK; the Presidential Commissioner of Cyprus, Photis Photiou; and the Environmental Commissioner of Cyprus, Klelia Vasiliou.
The purpose of the event was to familiarise the Cypriot diaspora with the environmental challenges facing Cyprus and the efforts being made on the island to combat these challenges. It also created an opportunity for NEPOMAK members and environmental experts to share ideas and look at ways to cooperate to assist Cyprus’ efforts against climate change.
Blue growth is a strategy that has become a vital part of the UN and EU’s climate change agenda. It emphasises the sustainable development of the maritime sector, oceans, and rivers in an effort to protect biodiversity and the environment. As an island with a thriving and diverse blue/maritime economy, blue growth