Consortium

fanikos@med-ina.org

Leof. Vasileos Konstantinou 5-7, Athina 106 74

www.med-ina.org

Short Description:

Established in 2003 by Thymio Papayannis, the Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos (MedINA) is a non-profit organization committed to a harmonious world where societies thrive in tandem with nature. Their mission involves improving local communities' wellbeing by conserving natural resources and promoting cultural heritage. For 2022-2024, the focus is on (a) biodiversity protection and conservation and (b) building resilient communities through sustainable agri-food systems and water resource management. MedINA adopt a holistic approach, merging practical environmental action with cultural documentation and promotion. Human welfare is integral to their equation, striving to offer opportunities for sustainable development. Their dedicated team, spans ecology, environmental management, agronomy, planning, architecture, anthropology, archaeology, and education, working collaboratively towards the organisation's vision.

Role in CARDIMED:

MedINA is actively engaged in the CARDIMED consortium as a partner in the DEMO 1 Non-conventional water loops on North-South Aegean islands, Greece (NTUA). To elaborate, MedINA will take on the role of coordinating the implementation of Nature-Based Solutions on the islands of Sifnos (located in the Cyclades, Aegean Sea). Throughout the project, the focus will be on establishing over 120 traditionally constructed stone weirs along the ephemeral streams of the Kamares basin.