Press Release
Athens, 2nd May, 2022
The Organization for Natural Environment and Climate Change (NECCA) and Georgios M. Mihalos Foundation for the Sustainability of Nisyros NPO signed a five-year Memorandum of Cooperation, with the aim of promoting all actions that contribute to the promotion of the unique character of the island of Nisyros in the world, with emphasis on the enhancement of local development.
The Board Chair of N.E.C.C.A. Professor Mrs Maria Papadopoulou stated:
“The development of substantial collaborations with bodies of society, which aim at the preservation and sustainable development of the natural environment of our country, is a dominant pillar of N.E.C.C.A. Today’s signing of the memorandum of cooperation with Georgios M. Mihalos Foundation for the Sustainability of Nisyros NPO confirms the will of N.E.C.C.A. to align with local communities with a common goal of their sustainable perspective.”
The Founder and President of the Georgios M. Mihalos Foundation stated:
“At a time when development can only be sustainable, with a positive sign for the natural environment but also for the people who live in it, the Georgios M. Mihalos Foundation for the Sustainability of Nisyros NPO seeks to conclude strong collaborations, in order to promote an agenda for the future of Nisyros, which will be the model for the small island in general, in Greece and beyond. The best possible start was made with the Memorandum of Cooperation, which we signed with N.E.C.C.A.. Already, in this context, the first of a biennial Conference / Symposium “Nisyrian Dialogues” will be implemented in the island of Nisyros, 16-19 June 2022, the first of a series of conferences scheduled under the same umbrella.”
A few words about Georgios M. Mihalos Foundation for the Sustainability of Nisyros NPO:
The Georgios M. Mihalos Foundation for the Sustainability of Nisyros NPO is a Civil Non – Profit Organisation. It was founded in 2021 by Panagiotis G. Mihalos as a way of expressing gratitude to his father, after whom the foundation is named.
The Georgios M. Mihalos Foundation NPO aims to contribute in the protection and promotion of the natural and cultural heritage of Nisyros, by placing them on the global narrative and in the context of sustainable development.
To enrich the public debate by creating a politico-economic content with views, thoughts and reflections, which will be utilized by the academic and scientific communities, decision-makers, public opinion makers, representatives of civil society and political leadership, thus contributing to education and creation of new business opportunities, for the region’s environmentally sustainable development and make Nisyros an attractive location for settlement and relocation.
The Foundation aspires to highlight the island’s unique local characteristics, displaying every element of its uniqueness, aiming to protect its natural environment and promoting the well-being of its inhabitants.
For further information on the Foundation please contact us at info@mihalosfoundation.org