The LIFE-AgrOassis project is implemented with the aim of promoting sustainable practices in the agricultural sector, contributing to environmental protection, climate change adaptation, and the resilience of agricultural ecosystems. The project is co-funded by the European Union's LIFE Programme, while the Green Fund of Greece also plays an important role by co-financing the Greek beneficiaries participating...
As part of the "Women for the Green Transition" project, an educational study visit was organized to environmentally responsible businesses across Cyprus. The participants had the opportunity to observe first-hand the sustainable practices implemented by each business, receive practical advice on how to adopt similar approaches in their own businesses or daily lives, and see...
Our final workshop, "Traditional, Organic and Climate-Resilient herbs," was held on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, and was just as successful as all the previous workshops in the "Women for the Green Transition" project.Participants learned about sustainable farming, traditional plant varieties that need less water to grow, how to make instant compost, and planted their own...
We are pleased to announce the online conference entitled “Combating desertification through regenerative approaches”The conference will be held online between 3-4 November 2026. There will be no registration fees.The conference is conducted on the framework of the LIFE-AgrOassis project (LIFE21 CCA/CY/101074744) and will include lectures from keynote speakers, oral and poster presentations. More information can...
The workshop “Chemical-Free Cleaning Products” was successfully held on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, as part of the project “Women for the Green Transition”.We were delighted to welcome participants to a practical and interactive workshop, where we explored together how to care for our homes in a more natural, safe, and environmentally friendly way.Participants had the...
The Laona Foundation, together with Friends of the Earth Cyprus and the Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health, has submitted a joint letter to the President of the Republic of Cyprus and relevant national authorities expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed Food and Feed Safety Simplification Omnibus, commonly referred to as the “Pesticide...
Another workshop was successfully completed as part of the “Women for the Green Transition” project. In the workshop “Turning Old Clothes into Useful Bags,” women of all ages took part in a creative and friendly environment, making their own bags by reusing old fabrics. Participants had the chance to learn new skills, express their creativity, and complete...
Another successful workshop took place as part of the project "Women for the Green Transition" on Saturday, 28 March 2026, in Agios Theodoros.During the workshop "Cooking Without Waste", participants had the opportunity to learn how to cook without wasting food, saving money and protecting the environment.We shared recipes, cooking tips, food tasting, and ways to...
LIFE-AgrOassis Presented at the GREEN TALENT WorkshopOn 31 March 2026, the LIFE-AgrOassis project was presented at the first GREEN TALENT Cyprus Demonstration Hub workshop, held at The Cyprus Institute. The event was organised by The Cyprus Institute, the Open University of Cyprus and Sust. Metrics Ltd, with the aim of fostering collaboration among research organisations,...
The workshop titled “Composting through Natural and Artificial Methods” was successfully held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Agios Theodoros, organized by the Laona Foundation in collaboration with the Women’s Association of Rural Larnaka. More than 40 women participated in the workshop. The main speaker was Mr. Pantelis Sofokleous, Civil Engineer and Environmental Engineer, who presented...