Getting to know the reptiles of Cyprus
On Sunday, October 26th, 2025, the Pandoteira project celebrated World Reptile Day with an outdoor experience at the Machairas forest. Members of our team, from Terra Cypria and the Open University of Cyprus, along with the Cyprus Herpetological Society, organised games for our young friends and interactive activities for all participants. The aim was to […]
Natura Day – 2025 celebration
The Department of Environment and Terra Cypria organised a 2-day celebration for the European Natura Day. The celebration, which was organised within the framework of the Pandoteira project, took place on May 24th and 25th, 2025 and included various activities for children and adults. On May 24th we organised an educational hike at Cape Greco. […]
Workshop for the Republic’s Public Prosecutors
The Pandoteira project and the Legal Service of the Republic of Cyprus, organized a two-day training workshop on environmental criminal law, targeting the Republic’s public prosecutors. The workshop was held on May 10 and 11, 2025, in Troodos. The aim of the workshop was to provide information on the provisions of the European Habitats Directive […]
Birdwatching with Pandoteira in Peyia
The Pandoteira project organized a birdwatching experience in Peyia, on March 15, 2025. The event was organized and coordinated by Terra Cypria. Μembers of our team, from the Game and Fauna Service and BirdLife Cyprus, were there to assist participants in observing the European Shag and the Yellow-legged Gull through telescopes and binoculars. Along with […]
Raising Children’s Awareness of the Marine World
The Department of Fisheries and Marine Research (DFMR), within the framework of the Pandoteira project, recently offered an unforgettable experience to pupils from the 2nd Makedonitissa Primary School. The children had the unique opportunity to witness the release of Amalia, a green turtle, after receiving a three-month treatment at DFMR’s sea turtle rehabilitation centre. More […]
Completion of the 3rd educational workshop
The Pandoteira project organised the 3rd educational workshop on sustainable business planning. The workshop took place on February 1, 2025, in the picturesque village of Lofou, in the Limassol district. Two of our project partners, Terra Cypria and Frederick University, joined forces in order to offer participants the basic knowledge to design and promote their […]
Celebrating World Wetlands Day at Larnaca Salt Lake
The Pandoteira project, together with the Larnaca Municipality, celebrated World Wetlands Day with a special event, which took place on February 3, 2025, at Larnaca Salt Lake. The event was specifically designed for pupils. How did the kids spend their day? Every year, World Wetlands Day is celebrated on February 2nd. This “celebration” aims to […]
Bringing climate change into the classroom
The Nature Conservation Unit of Frederick University visited the Kykkos B’ Lyceum in Nicosia, on January 28, 2025. The reason for this visit was to present the topic of climate change and its impact on the environment like habitats, flora and fauna species. Students participating in the European Parliament Ambassador School Programme and the Erasmus+ […]
Introducing Pandoteira to High School pupils
As part of its social activities, the Nature Conservation Unit of Frederick University visited, on the 9th of December 2024, the Pancyprian Gymnasium in Nicosia, to inform and raise awareness among students on environmental and nature protection issues. Through a presentation and constructive dialogue, the students had the opportunity to understand the value of the […]
Enjoying Troodos through an educational hike
On Saturday, November 16th, 2024, we hiked through the autumn landscape of Troodos, discovering the natural and geological heritage of Cyprus. Alongside the specialized members of the Pandoteira team, from Terra Cypria, we learned about endemic plants and animals, the island’s formation history and the importance of Troodos and its habitats. Some of the highlights […]
