The Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (HSPN) and the Municipality of Glyfada are co-organizing on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Glyfada Golf Gardens, two important events dedicated to the protection of the coastal and marine environment:
- The announcement of the awards of the “Blue Flag” Program for 2025 and
- The last event of this year’s “Nature Protection Lab” on the topic “Restoration of Coastal and Marine Habitat Types of Directive 92/43 (EEC)”.
- “Blue Flag”: The “Blue Flag” awarded beaches, marinas, and tourist boats for 2025 are announced
At 19:00, the event will begin for the announcement of the beaches, marinas, and tourist boats that will receive the highest distinction,n “Blue Flag” for 2025.
As part of the event, the previous day, Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 9:30-12:00, experiential workshops on the topic “Blue Flag: Clean and Safe Coasts” will be held for primary school students in the area on the beach of Glyfada (next to the 3rd marina), by the EEPF and the Association for the Protection of the Sea Turtle, ARCHELON. This will be followed by a lifeguard demonstration by the Panhellenic Lifeguard School.
The “Blue Flag” is the most recognizable and reliable ecological quality symbol in the world for coasts, marinas, and tourist boats that meet the strict award requirements. The criteria concern cleanliness, organization, information, safety of bathers and visitors, protection of the natural environment on the coast and the coastal area, and environmental awareness.
The aim of the Program is the prudent, sustainable management of the coastal zone, both in and around the awarded points, and the improvement of the ecological awareness of visitors, staff, and local society through environmental education and awareness.
It is noted that in 2024, Greece maintained second place among the 52 countries worldwide that participated in the Program, with 625 awarded coastlines, 18 marinas, and 6 tourist boats.
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