The Cyprus Centre at London Metropolitan University is pleased to announce this on-line conference organised with our support, and our associated organisation, EPISTEME – The Association of British Cypriot Professionals.
There is a recognition that Cyprus and its environmental assets are best served when viewed as in the protection of all communities. Cultural diplomacy too becomes a cementing factor with projects aimed at preserving the fabric of buildings and sites of significance to diverse communities.
The conference will be split into two sessions with the first focusing on the Preservation and restoration of culture while the second explores Sustainability and the preservation of the environment: There will be an opportunity to engage in a question and answer discussion following each session.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Monday 9th December 2024 13:00 - 16:30 GMT
Venue: Online
About: Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes
Programme:
Session 1: 1.00pm to 2.30pm – Preservation and restoration of culture: A focus on culture preservation and restoration. Including schemes and projects that work bi-communally both on a major and lesser footing. Culture here is understood to include physical structures as well as art or other areas which promote, support and appreciate art and culture as a means of encompassing all communities on the island. Presentations within this session will be followed by a general discussion.
Speakers include:
Giorgos Papantoniou; Trinity College Dublin; Athanasios Vionis; University of Cyprus; Francesco Ripanti;Trinity College Dublin; Ersin Hussien; Swansea University
Session 2: 2.40pm to 4.10pm – Sustainability and the preservation of the environment: A focus on co-operative sustainable development. This extends to energy, recycling, tourism and the preservation of the oceans. Presentations within this session will be followed by a general discussion.
Speakers include:
Salih Gucel; Near East University; Iris Charalambidou; University of Nicosia; Sofia Matsi; Cyprus Environment Foundation; Michael Loizides; Co-chair, Bi-communal Environmental Technical Committee
The sessions will be recorded and we aim to send all registrants a link to watch on-demand following the event.
Please click the RSVP link below which will take you to Eventbrite where you can register for this event
This conference would not be possible without generous support of The A.G. Leventis Foundation, and the Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre of London Metropolitan University.