Today marks the second annual Dam Removal Day, a day dedicated to removing artificial barriers that disrupt the natural flow of rivers. Artificial barriers are...
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Bringing Urban Rivers Back to Life: MedINA at the CARDIMED 2026 Conference in Utrecht
The first CARDIMED Conference “Bringing Urban Rivers Back to Life” took place on 22–23 September 2026 at Bar Beton in Utrecht, bringing together more than...

MedINA at the 1st Panhellenic Agroecology Forum: Towards more sustainable and resilient food systems
MedINA participated in the 1st Panhellenic Agroecology Forum, a three-day event of gathering and dialogue on the present and future of Greek agriculture and our...

INSPIRE Training Modules: Free online courses to empower rural communities
The European project INSPIRE now offers 16 free online Training Modules, designed to strengthen skills, promote social inclusion, and support innovation and sustainable development in...

START: New research initiative for barrier removal in the Sarantaporos River
MedINA is participating in the new project START (Sarantaporos: Towards ARTificial barrier removal), an important initiative aiming to scientifically assess the impacts of artificial barriers...

Wildfire in Trapezitsa, Konitsa: Initial findings indicate recovery potential. Greater concern for the Bosnian pine.
First assessment following a field inspection in the area by WWF Greece and the Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos (MedINA). The wildfire in Trapezitsa,...

Intangible Cultural Heritage lives on when it is shared!
What is it that makes a place truly unique? It is its people, their stories, their flavours, the traditional practices passed down from one generation...

Let’s talk about the trout of the Aoos River!
Here’s an update on a topic that has been making headlines lately… fish! While another species may be attracting most of the attention this summer,...

Certified Terra Vita olive oil reaches conscious consumers directly for the third consecutive year
For the third consecutive year, certified Terra Vita olive oil travelled from Kythera to Germany in June 2026, reaching consumers who consciously choose to support...

MedINA participates in the public consultation on Greece’s National Water Strategy
The protection and sustainable management of water resources are fundamental to safeguarding biodiversity, human well-being, sustainable development, and effective climate change adaptation. The development of...
