Elafonisos Eco

We are excited to welcome our two new volunteers in Elafoniso Eco✨. As they embark on this meaningful experience, we look forward to seeing their contributions to our environmental projects ! Drop a 👏 in the comments to cheer them on and keep in touch to follow their journey ! #elafonisoseco #livinggreen #volunteering

Elafonisos Eco is taking decisive action to address the growing ecological threat of lionfish in Greek seas and the wider Mediterranean. 🌍 In collaboration with Prime Minister's Special Envoy for the Ocean Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou we recently joined the Greek Parliamentary Subcommittee on Water Resources to address the growing lionfish invasion in the Mediterranean. This invasive species threatens marine ecosystems, local fisheries, and tourism. Together with Chistos Kellas, Deputy Minister of Rural Development & Food of Greece, we're working to protect native species and marine ecosystems through sustainable, science driven solutions. We’re committed to raising awareness, fostering regional collaboration, and supporting sustainable solutions to protect our waters. Let’s work together to restore balance and safeguard marine biodiversity.

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https://lnkd.in/daWx2ZpN Elafonisos Eco is taking decisive action to address the growing ecological threat of lionfish in Greek seas and the wider Mediterranean. 🌍 In collaboration with Prime Minister's Special Envoy for the Ocean Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, and Chistos Kellas, Deputy Minister of Rural Development & Food of Greece, we're working to protect native species and marine ecosystems through sustainable, science driven solutions. Learn more about our multi-faceted approach and how we’re making a difference. 🌱

https://shorturl.at/qJIYR Read more about our recent masterclass in collab with Stelios Philanthropic Foundation From Predator to Plate! Future chefs turn the invasive #lionfish into a gourmet dish with Chef Lefteris Lazarou

🐟🌍 Μετατρέποντας μια οικολογική απειλή σε γαστρονομική ευκαιρία! Το Lionfish Masterclass στο M/Y Klelia 1 ανέδειξε τη βιώσιμη γαστρονομία και τη διατήρηση της θαλάσσιας βιοποικιλότητας. 🍽️✨

🗓️On 31st January 2025 a unique and innovative event took place aboard the MY Klelia 1, docked at Marina Zeas in Piraeus, Greece. This masterclass is the result of a collaborative effort between the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation , Elafonisos Eco and BCA College (BCA) to address one of the most pressing environmental challenges in the Mediterranean, the invasive #Lionfish. The event seeks to combine marine conservation with culinary innovation, turning an ecological threat into a culinary opportunity. 🐟Through this Lionfish Masterclass, yacht chefs gained hands-on experience in sustainable culinary practices, supported by Michelin-awarded renowned Chef Lefteris Lazarou The collaboration also included a premium pairing experience with Psaroulis Winery, elevating the culinary journey by matching expertly prepared Lionfish dishes with the winery’s exquisite Greek wines. This event did not only raise awareness about the environmental impact of Lionfish but also promoted a sustainable approach to cooking, helping chefs enhance their skills while contributing to marine biodiversity conservation.

[LEARNING FROM PROFESSIONALS] Sustainability in Action 👉 Our 𝐌𝐒𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 recently had the privilege to learn directly from professionals dedicated to environmental preservation. ▪ They welcomed Enrico Toja, President and Founder of Elafonisos Eco, the first ecological association of the Elafonisos Greek island as well as Katerina Kokkinaki, Green Marketing & Sustainable projects Consultant. Enrico shared the 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: 🌱 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 while balancing the island's tourism needs. 🌱 Collaborating with locals to 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, ensuring a better quality of life for both residents and visitors. 🌱 Transforming Elafonisos into a 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐛 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧, a hub for testing and implementing sustainable practices in waste management, biodiversity preservation, and eco-friendly mobility solutions. ▪ Elafonisos Eco stands as a 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭 to the challenges of climate change and protect their natural heritage. ▪ Edoardo Bodrato, an MSc in Sustainability and Innovation Management program graduate joined the session to 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐥𝐚𝐟𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. ▪ This session provided students with invaluable 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞. ▶ Interested in sustainability and innovation? 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐒𝐜 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/d7wXcbEe ⁉ Questions? Contact Audrey Valle at admissions@monaco.edu. #IUM #Monaco #Sustainability #Innovation #Master

🐟 Lionfish Masterclass: From Threat to Solution! We’re proud to present a groundbreaking culinary event in collaboration with Stelios Philanthropic Foundation and Elafonisos Eco, featuring the legendary Chef Lefteris Lazarou & Psaroulis Wines We will dive into a unique experience where Yacht Chefs students from BCA College (BCA) will learn to turn the invasive Lionfish into a culinary masterpiece combining skill, sustainability, and innovation. 📅 Save the date: January 31 and join us on this journey to a more sustainable future, where culinary meets ecology  👉🏼Follow along for updates and highlights from our event! #Lionfish #SaveTheMediterranean

Today, our team had the honor of being invited to the International University of Monaco to present the Elafonisos Eco Projects, with a focus on #Lionfish awareness, to the Master’s students in sustainability. It was a pleasure to share our knowledge and inspire them to become part of the solution. We were equally glad to connect with the students and learn more about the university’s mission to shape professionals committed to sustainability. Special thanks to Elena Tavella for hosting us it was truly a pleasure! 💚🐢