Category: Interviews
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Slowing Down in a Fast World: A Conversation with Stavri Theophanous, Founder of Evlogia
Some businesses begin with a market opportunity. Others begin with a personal need. For Stavri, founder of Evlogia, the idea grew out of a desire to slow down. Before teaching people how to grow herbs, arrange flowers, and reconnect with nature, she was building a career in marketing and events, working long hours and juggling…
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Rebecca Katsaris: Inspiring Ocean Empathy Through the Creative Arts
How do we inspire children to care for the ocean before they fully understand the science behind it? Rebecca Katsaris, early years educator, Associate Educator at Enalia Physis Environmental Research Centre, believes the answer lies in creativity, storytelling and emotional connection. In this conversation, she shares how the arts can nurture ocean literacy, why cultural…
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Inside Treehouse Films: Constantinos Christou on Conservation, Filmmaking and Change
Most of us move through life without noticing the world around us. We pass beaches, fields and forests without thinking about what lives there or what might be disappearing. For wildlife filmmaker Constantinos Christou, founder of Treehouse Films, slowing down and paying attention has become both a profession and a mission. Through his documentaries, he…
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Sotiris Karotsakis on Innovation, Sustainability, and story behind Building Treedia
From selling tech gadgets to classmates as a teenager to building one of Cyprus’ most innovative sustainability-driven startups, Sotiris Karotsakis has always approached business with an entrepreneurial and disrupting mindset. As the founder of Treedia, he is rethinking outdoor advertising by combining digital innovation with environmental impact turning digital billboards into platforms that also support…
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“You Don’t Protect What You Don’t Know”: ECOmbare’s Hands-On Approach to Sustainability
In a world where sustainability often feels abstract or overwhelming, ECOmbare is bringing it back down to earth—literally. Through hands-on reforestation, community-driven initiatives, and a philosophy rooted in responsibility, the Cyprus-based team is reshaping how people connect with nature. I spoke with the founders Marios Polymniou and Kristina Kremko about their mission,projects, impact, and why…
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Sofia Matsi on Local Action and the Future of Cyprus’ Environment
A financial crisis, a growing connection with nature, and a determination to support local action shaped Sofia Matsi’s path into environmental leadership. Today, as Executive Director of the Cyprus Environment Foundation, she works with scientists, farmers, fishers, activists and educators to turn small local initiatives into practical solutions for Cyprus’ environmental challenges. Sofia, can you…
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Interview: Sara Mariza Vryonidi on Sustainability, Food Waste, and Systemic Change
In this interview with Sara Mariza Vryonidi, project manager at Friends of the Earth Cyprus implementing the Food Connect project, on behalf of Friends of the Earth, coordinated by Dias Media Group, we talked about the project, the realities of food waste in Cyprus, and why real sustainability requires systemic change, not just individual effort.…
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VolunTree: How Two Sisters Are Rebuilding Community Through Volunteering
In a world that feels increasingly automated, fast, and disconnected, volunteering remains one of the most powerful ways to create real, human impact. Yet for many people, knowing how and where to help has become surprisingly complicated. Angela and Anahita, sisters with backgrounds in tech and a shared passion for community-driven action, set out to…
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Not Waiting for Change: An Inspirational Conversation with Niklas, The Island Keeper
What begins as a single person picking up trash can grow into a movement that brings people together, reshapes communities, and restores hope.Niklas, known online as The Island Keeper, is one of those individuals who quietly turns intention into action. What started as a personal response to the pollution he witnessed in Cyprus has evolved…
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Redefining Style: How Irene Panayi Is Turning Fashion Waste Into Art
What happens when art, engineering, and environmental awareness meet? For Irene Panayi it led to Arcadia, a sustainable fashion brand born from a love for nature and a belief that creativity can change the way we consume clothes. Can you take us back to the beginning: how did you become a circular fashion designer? My…
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