From 11 to 17 March, a delegation from the World Maritime University - Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute (WMU-GOI) team, including Dr Aspasia Pastra, hosted and contributed to a series of ocean literacy and capacity development activities in Tokyo, Japan. This was in connection to the invitation by The Economist Impact and Head of business development Tatiana Der [...]
Weseayou https://weseayou.gr/en/home/ is a tool designed to fill a gap. It aims to activate citizens, calling on them to participate in the safeguarding of our seas—this natural wealth whose protection is the responsibility of us all. At last, a site that gives an objective picture! The observatory was created by WWF Greece, the Greek office [...]
Women Bridging the Quintuple Helix: Collaborative Efforts in Marine Biodiversity Conservation”, by Aspasia Pastra, Vera Alexandropoulou, Tatiana Der Avedissian, Joana Soares. Marine biodiversity, essential for maintaining ecosystem health and supporting human livelihoods, is under escalating threat from human-induced factors, including climate change, pollution, and unsustainable fishing practices, leading to the alarming reality that one (1) [...]
The event took place in New York, marking another milestone: the30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. March, the month associated with International Women's Day, is coming to an end, and we have heard little or nothing about the big annual meeting at the United Nations. Specifically, on March 26, 2025, in [...]
The joint meeting of the Special Standing Committee on Environmental Protection and the Special Standing Committee on Equality, Youth and Human Rights, chaired by the President of the Special Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Dr. Dionysia - Theodora Avgerinopoulou underlined the crucial role of women in environmental policy and administration, as well as the challenges [...]
The EU policy framework surrounding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and sustainability reporting has evolved significantly, reflecting a growing understanding of the interconnectedness between business operations and broader societal and environmental issues. With the launch of the GRI to remain a milestone, key components of this framework include the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), which [...]
On March 5, 2025, Leading Women for the Ocean (LWO) member Phoebe Koundouri, moderated an inspiring panel discussion at the Finnish-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce. The Workshop, organized in collaboration with the Athens Chamber of Tradesmen and the Embassy of Finland in Greece, brought together business and policy leaders to explore women's leadership and entrepreneurship in [...]
On December 19, 2024, Maria Damanaki, , co-founder of Leading Women for the Ocean, delivered an impactful presentation during the event “Greece and Climate Crisis: Consequences and Human Apathy” organized by DIKTIO – Network for Reform in Greece and Europe. Held at the B&M Theocharakis Visual Arts & Music Foundation, the event highlighted both the [...]
On December 2, 2024, the conference "Marine Protected Areas in Greece: Opportunities and Challenges Towards Achieving the EU 30x30 Target" took place at the European Parliament Liaison Office in Greece. Co-organized by WWF Greece and Greenpeace, with the support of the European Parliament, the event gathered over 100 participants, including government representatives, environmental organisations, scientific [...]
On November 25, 2024, the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature hosted the workshop “Climate Challenges 2025” in Athens. The event focused on addressing the climate crisis through three critical pillars: tourism, cities, and education. Among the keynote speakers was Maria Damanaki, co-founder of Leading Women for the Ocean (LWO), who highlighted the importance [...]
