Introduction

The Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research and Education (CYCERE) is a non-profit educational and research organisation that promotes cross-disciplinary strategies in environmental research, environmental education and environmental awareness. CYCERE has established national, European and international collaborations within its area of expertise including Environmental Citizenship, Environmental Education, Sustainability, Green Cities and Citizen Science. CYCERE is involved in various National and European competitive research programs such as Horizon, Erasmus+, Cost Actions etc. CYCERE coordinate and chair the European Network for Environmental Citizenship (ENEC) (funded as COST Action) which is consisted from 88 universities and research institutes and more than 160 academics and researchers from 39 countries. The European Network for Environmental Citizenship (ENEC) aims to improve understanding and assessment of environmental citizenship in European societies and participating countries. Environmental Citizenship is a key factor in EU’s growth strategy (Europe 2020) and its vision for Sustainable Development, Green and circular economy, Climate Neutrality and Low-carbon society (EU-roadmap 2050). In addition, CYCERE established since 2017 the Green Cities and Green Communities Awards and coordinates and chair the PanCyprian Network of Green Cities and Green Communities. The Centre established with success also the Pancyprian Environmental Awards for Organisations and Enterprises. The two awards are awarded every year in the Precedential Palace from the President of Cyprus and constitute the country’s highest environmental distinction. CYCERE also has a wide Network of Schools and Teachers and a Network of Famers promoting green practices, environmental citizenship, sustainability and climate neutrality. https://kykpee.org/en/

What is CYCERE

The Cyprus Centre of Environmental Research and Education (CYCERE) is located in the heart of the Akrotiri Peninsula and is the first of its kind independent environmental center of Cyprus. CYCERE aims to contribute in environmental conservation by adopting and promoting strategies in environmental education, environmental research and information.

To whom is addressed to?

The programs and activities of CYCERE are addressed to all visitors visiting the peninsula, with particular emphasis on young people-students who are interested on learning about the ecological value of the natural  ecosystems of Cyprus, highlighting the ecosystems of Cape peninsula, the dangers that threat them  and the need to preserve them for the future generations, giving the students the opportunity for a more experiential educational approach.

Cooperation with researchers and young scientists is also encouraged so as to promote environmental research in Cyprus