Kyriaki Christodoulou - Cyprus News Agency (CNA)

Studied Communications Arts-Journalism and has been working as an editor/journalist since 1999. Has extensive experience in radio, as an editor and news announcer. Now working as an editor/journalist at Cyprus News Agency, reporting in Greek/English on politics/international news/environment.

Majority of Cypriots see need to adapt to climate change, EIB Survey shows

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Most people in Cyprus recognise the need to adapt their lifestyle due to the effects of climate change, according to the annual Climate Survey commissioned by the European Investment Bank (EIB). The survey showed that among the challenges facing their country, Cypriot respondents ranked climate change third, after the cost of living and large-scale migration. […]

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EIB regional conference in Nicosia highlights need for collaboration in water management

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The need for cooperation by the countries and organisations of the Mediterranean states in the pressing field of water challenges was highlighted during a regional conference on water resilience organised by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in Nicosia on Thursday. The one-day conference titled “Navigating water challenges in the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean region,” gathered

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International conference on climate crisis in Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East on 26-28 September

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An international conference entitled “Climate Crisis in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East” will take place in Cyprus from 26 to 28 September, with the participation of the Prince of Jordan Hassan bin Talal and internationally renowned scientists and policy makers, co-organised by the Cyprus Institute and the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and

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Study on the extinction of species in late Pleistocene Cyprus

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  Scientists have uncovered a mystery regarding the extinction of dwarf hippos and dwarf elephants that once roamed the landscape of Cyprus before the arrival of the first humans. During the Late Pleistocene, Cyprus hosted only two species of megafauna – the dwarf elephant (Palaeoloxodon cypriotes) and the dwarf hippo (Phanourios minor). However, both species

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MED9 Energy Ministers recommit to support sustainable future for Med region

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(Story by Emilia Christophi of Cyprus News Agency) The MED9 Energy Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to support the advancement of a sustainable, secure, and resilient future for the Mediterranean region. In a joint declaration read by the host, Cyprus’ Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry, George Papanastasiou, the EU Mediterranean countries of Croatia, Cyprus, France,

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Cyprus an “exemplary case” of Education for Sustainable Development, Minister says

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“Our commitment to Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is deeply rooted in the belief that education is the cornerstone of sustainable development and should be set at the center of learning,” said Athena Michaelidou, Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, while delivering on Thursday her welcoming remarks at the opening of the MED-9 High-Level Forum on

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Conference in Nicosia discusses effects of climate crisis on gender equality

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The effects of climate and energy crisis on gender equality were discussed on Wednesday during a conference in Nicosia co-organized by the offices of the Commissioners for Environment and Gender Equality, with the participation of a senior UN official, officials from Ministries and Deputy Ministries, organized groups, the Police and other bodies and institutions. Senior

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Cyprus hosts EDS Conference on desalination, clean water and energy

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Cyprus’ long history of successfully using desalination, “serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for neighbouring countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region and developing countries around the world that face similar water challenges,” Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Petros Xenophontos said on Tuesday. Addressing the European Desalination Society’s Conference titled “Desalination for

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First Cyprus food donation platform aims to reduce food waste, boost solidarity

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The first food donation platform in Cyprus was presented on Friday, with the aim to tackle food waste and create a community of donors and recipients based on solidarity. A press release says that the platform was created within the framework of the European project LIFE FOODprint, which aims to raise awareness and promote the reduction

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Programme aiming to tackle desertification in Cyprus and Greece kicks off in Nicosia

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(Story circulated by Cyprus News Agency) LIFE AgrOassis, a programme which aims to tackle the desertification of land in Cyprus and Greece, kicked off Monday, during an event in Nicosia. The project, with a €2,326,710.16 budget, is funded by the EU by 60% and focuses in the sustainability of agricultural practices in the two countries.

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