Cyprus’ wetlands host one of the largest wintering populations of Greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) in the Eastern Mediterranean. The Greater flamingos visit five natural wetlands on the island, with the largest numbers wintering at the Larnaca and Akrotiri Salt Lakes. On average, 5,000–10,000 individuals overwinter in these wetlands, a figure that represents more than 1% […]
Project Acronym: LIFE IP Physis | Project Reference: LIFE18 IPE/CY/000006
Start date: 10/07/2019 | Expected end date: 31/10/2029
Coordinating beneficiary:
Department of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment (MARDE)
With the financial contribution of the EU’s LIFE Programme and the co-financing of the Green Fund.
Total Budget: € 16,999,279.00
EU Contribution: € 10,199,035.00
Green Fund Contribution for NKUA from 2022 to 2025: € 51,500.00
