Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature celebrates 75 years

The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (EEPF) held a central commemorative event on October 8 to mark its 75th anniversary. During the ceremony, held at the Benaki Museum, the Byron Antipis Award was presented to K. Kartalis for his long-standing and internationally recognized contributions to science, environmental education, and the fight against the climate crisis.

The award was presented by former President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, with Professor Dimosthenis Asimakopoulos presenting the honoree’s work. The event was attended by high-ranking officials, including the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria-Eleni Soukouli-Viliali, and the Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on the Environment, Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou.

Representing the Panhellenic Federation of Hoteliers, Vice President Irakis Tsitlakidis emphasized that environmental protection is a fundamental prerequisite for the sustainable development of tourism, noting that sustainability is a shared responsibility for future generations.