Stelios Philanthropic Foundation - Environment http://stelios.com/ Environment News en Stelios Philanthropic Foundation - Environment http://stelios.com/fileadmin/templates/100/ext/tt_news/feed_logo.gif http://stelios.com/ 215 140 Environment News TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:06:00 +0200 The Monaco Blue Initiative http://stelios.com/environment/news/read/-858b65f9b9.html Under the direction of H.S.H. Albert II of Monaco, 32 patrons of the Ocean will gather on 31 March and 1 April 2010 at the Monaco Oceanographic Museum as part of the commemoration of its 100th anniversary. Their goal will be to create a club of reflection and action for the protection of the oceans. NGOs and the international scientific community strive to alert both the public opinion and policy makers on the rapid degradation of our seas and oceans, due in part to global warming but also to the process of over-exploitation. The situation is not made any easier due to a lack of consultation between the various parties involved. By creating a group of reflection and action led by 32 international figures called the" Monaco Blue Initiative", supported by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and implemented by the Oceanographic Institute and the Foundation Prince Albert II of Monaco, Monaco will propose initiatives on these two main themes which will be discussed during the workshops: The Deep Sea: new biodiversity in need of protection Large marine species, the keystone for marine ecosystems. These personalities will debate on the above marine issues on 31 March and 1 April 2010. On 1 April a session will be open to the public in the afternoon, with the participation of figures such as Craig Venter who is one of the pioneers of "artificial life" as shown in the genome sequencing: 14h30 - 15h00 Recent news on the Ocean Dominique Leglu, chief editor of Sciences et Avenir magazine 15h00 - 15h30 Presentation by Prof. Craig Venter, President of Venter Institute 15h30 - 16h30 Plenary closing session and restitution of works in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco To view video footage from the event... click HERE ]]> Under the direction of H.S.H. Albert II of Monaco, 32 patrons of the Ocean will gather on 31 March and 1 April 2010 at the Monaco Oceanographic Museum as part of the commemoration of its 100th anniversary. Their goal will be to create a club of reflection and action for the protection of the oceans. NGOs and the international scientific community strive to alert both the public opinion and policy makers on the rapid degradation of our seas and oceans, due in part to global warming but also to the process of over-exploitation. The situation is not made any easier due to a lack of consultation between the various parties involved. 
By creating a group of reflection and action led by 32 international figures called the" Monaco Blue Initiative", supported by H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and implemented by the Oceanographic Institute and the Foundation Prince Albert II of Monaco, Monaco will propose initiatives on these two main themes which will be discussed during the workshops:
The Deep Sea: new biodiversity in need of protection Large marine species, the keystone for marine ecosystems.
These personalities will debate on the above marine issues on 31 March and 1 April 2010. On 1 April a session will be open to the public in the afternoon, with the participation of figures such as Craig Venter who is one of the pioneers of "artificial life" as shown in the genome sequencing:
14h30 - 15h00 Recent news on the Ocean Dominique Leglu, chief editor of Sciences et Avenir magazine
15h00 - 15h30 Presentation by Prof. Craig Venter, President of Venter Institute  15h30 - 
16h30 Plenary closing session and restitution of works in the presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco To view video footage from the event... click HERE
]]> Environment News ticker mlb@stelios.com Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:43:00 +0200 Stelios attends Duke Of Edinburgh WWF award ceremony http://stelios.com/environment/news/read/stelios-attends-duke-of-edinburgh-wwf-award-ceremony.html On February 18, Sir Stelios attended a ceremony for The 2009 Duke of Edinburgh Award at Buckingham Palace, awarded to freshwater ecologist and visionary environmentalist Chen Yiyu. The Duke of Edinburgh Conservation Medal is awarded annually by WWF for outstanding service to the environment. Recipients of the award receive a gold medal in a sustainably-sourced rosewood box donated by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa, a watch donated by Rolex, and a certificate signed by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Director General of WWF International. Stelios attended in his capacity as a member of WWF's 1001: a Nature Trust; he has also recently been appointed an Ambassador for WWF UK.' ]]>
Recipients of the award receive a gold medal in a sustainably-sourced rosewood box donated by the Chamber of Mines of South Africa, a watch donated by Rolex, and a certificate signed by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Director General of WWF International.

Stelios attended in his capacity as a member of WWF's 1001: a Nature Trust; he has also recently been appointed an Ambassador for WWF UK.' ]]> Environment News ticker mlb@stelios.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:53:00 +0100 Stelios accepts invitation to join WWF Council of Ambassadors http://stelios.com/environment/news/read/stelios-accepts-invitation-to-join-wwf-council-of-ambassadors.html Stelios has recently accepted an invitation to join WWF-UK's Council of Ambassadors and is delighted to be a member of this distinguished and important group. Ambassadors are influential individuals who have significantly contributed to their profession and /or field of interest or expertise and who are committed to WWF's WWF's mission of safeguarding the natural world so that people and nature thrive. Through developing and building their knowledge of the many conservation and environmental issues that WWF is working on, they are able to communicate widely within their own networks and beyond on key issues and provide WWF-UK with strategic support and assistance, when required.]]> Stelios has recently accepted an invitation to join WWF-UK's Council of Ambassadors and is delighted to be a member of this distinguished and important group. Ambassadors are influential individuals who have significantly contributed to their profession and /or field of interest or expertise and who are committed to WWF's WWF's mission of safeguarding the natural world so that people and nature thrive. Through developing and building their knowledge of the many conservation and environmental issues that WWF is working on, they are able to communicate widely within their own networks and beyond on key issues and provide WWF-UK with strategic support and assistance, when required.]]> Environment Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:21:00 +0200 Stelios supports Pendeli Reforestation http://stelios.com/environment/news/read/stelios-supports-pendeli-reforestation.html
In late 2008, Stelios supported efforts to repair the forests of the Pendeli mountain foothills, damaged by widespread fires earlier in the year.  His more than 50,000EU contribution was used by the Pendeli Reforestation Campaign to purchased a crucial watering truck (baptized Kypros) and fund a two year watering effort necessary to helping replanted saplings take root.
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