Our Projects

The Nature Conservation Unit (NCU) has developed a wide range of research and educational activities, through the implementation of several research projects. These projects focus on two main thematic areas:

  1. Biodiversity conservation in Cyprus. NCU projects in this area aim at the establishment and operation of the Natura 2000 Network in Cyprus, the conservation of endemic, rare and threatened species, the impacts of climate change on nature and biodiversity of Cyprus, the management of the island's ecosystems and the restoration of ecologically degraded areas. These activities are combined with broader and awareness information campaign.
  2. Environmental education and education for sustainable development. Projects in this area aim on enhancing education and raising awareness mainly among young people about the value of Cyprus biodiversity and the importance of nature conservation. Moreover, they aim at promoting favourable environmental attitudes among the people of Cyprus. Some activities also focus on training and awareness of young educators on issues relating to conservation and sustainable development.

For the implementation of its research projects, the NCU has secured funding from several sources, including the Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation, the Republic of Cyprus, the European Commission and the United Nations. In addition, NCU has the support of Frederick University.

The Unit has created strategic alliances and cooperated with numerous distinguished partners both from Cyprus and abroad.

In the framework of its activities, NCU promotes and is actively engaged in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on: SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 4 (Quality Education).

BioINSouth

BioINSouth

Supporting regional environmental sustainability assessment for BIO-based sectors
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PRO-COAST

PRO-COAST

A PROactive approach for COmmunities to enAble Societal Transformation
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GreenCompSchool

GreenCompSchool

Cross sectoral GreenComp training of primary school stakeholders
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SUSEDI

SUSEDI

Route to Transformation of Educational Institutions through a Whole Institution Approach 
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BIOMON

BIOMON

Using passive acoustic monitoring methods to survey bird communities in farmlands
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PANDOTEIRA

PANDOTEIRA

Managing the Natura 2000 network in Cyprus and shaping a sustainable future
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GUARDEN

GUARDEN

safeGUARDing biodiversity and critical ecosystem services across sectors and scales
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WaterWays

WaterWays

Waterways and Stories on the E4 path and the Geoparks in the East Mediterranean
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LIFE CALLIOPE

LIFE CALLIOPE

Coastal dune hAbitats, subLittoraL sandbanks, marIne reefs
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iLIFE-TROODOS

iLIFE-TROODOS

Troodos National Forest Park: Promoting natural values and Ecosystem Services
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LIFE-KEDROS

LIFE-KEDROS

Integrated conservation management of priority habitat type 9590* in the Natura 2000 site
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LIFE - FOR BIRDS

LIFE - FOR BIRDS

Improving lowland forest habitats for Birds in Cyprus

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Life RIZOELIA

Life RIZOELIA

Improving the conservation status of the priority habitat types *1520 and *5220 at the RNFP
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RSP II

RSP II

A Rounder Sense of Purpose II


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CCSAFS

CCSAFS

Developing an MSc in Climate Change, Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
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VALGREEN

VALGREEN

Reforestation in the South of Europe as a profession for the future
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RSP

RSP

A Rounder Sense of Purpose


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CLIMASP

CLIMASP

Development of an Interdisciplinary Programme on Climate Change and Sustainability
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UE4SD

UE4SD

University Educators for Sustainable Development

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ICT-ESD

ICT-ESD

ICT-enabled Education for Sustainable Development 

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JUNIPERCY

JUNIPERCY

Improving the conservation status of the priority habitat type 9560* in Cyprus
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PLANT-NET CY

PLANT-NET CY

Establishment of a PMR Network in Cyprus for the Conservation of Priority Species and Habitats
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LIFE Oroklini

LIFE Oroklini

Restoration and Management of Oroklini Lake SPA (CY6000010) in Larnaca, Cyprus
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WATER

WATER

Strengthening the scientific foundation of water quality programs
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TREE-SEEDS

TREE-SEEDS

Global Tree Seed Bank Project


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CEDRUS

CEDRUS

Vulnerability of the narrow endemic Cedrus brevifolia from Cyprus
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Invertebrates

Invertebrates

Biodiversity patterns regarding local climate change in Cyprus

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INDUCTION

INDUCTION

Education for sustainable development as an induction framework for novice teachers
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PMR

PMR

Cooperation for the conservation of rare endemic plant species in the buffer zone
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TROODOS

TROODOS

The impact of climate change on the local endemic plants of Troodos National Forest Park
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PAFOS

PAFOS

Using mathematical modelling to examine impacts on the biodiversity of the Pafos Forest
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BIODIRECTIVE

BIODIRECTIVE

Conservation Biology in 4 Priority Plant Species of the Habitats Directive 
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CAFE

CAFE

Camping, Fitness & Environmental Education

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TOP50

TOP50

The Top 50 Plants of the Mediterranean Islands

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ACANTHODACTYLUS

ACANTHODACTYLUS

Study of the ecology and behavior of Acanthodactylus schreiberi lizards in Cyprus
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MACAW

MACAW

Management and Assessment of the ecology of Cyprus Artificial Wetlands
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ENSCONET

ENSCONET

European Native Seed Conservation Network

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EX SITU

EX SITU

Ex situ conservation of local endemic species of occupied Cyprus
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ENTAXI

ENTAXI

Monitoring Methods for Coastal Ecosystems - Application of Water Framework Directive
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CLIMA

CLIMA

Study of extreme changes of future climate at the area of Cyprus
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PHYTOREMCY

PHYTOREMCY

Phytoremediation of heavy metal contaminated sites in Cyprus

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ROSA

ROSA

Transfer of aroma of Rosa damascena of Agros area to the hybrid tea roses
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3E

3E

Environmental Education for Educators

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