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SUMMARY:PHAROS Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab
DESCRIPTION:PHAROS Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab kicks off with a four-day programme of action and collaboration\n\nFrom 14 to 17 May in Santorini\, the Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab\, developed within the PHAROS project framework\, officially launches through a four-day programme of activities\, activating the island as a living space for collaboration\, experimentation\, and real-world implementation. \nThis milestone marks the kickoff of a long-term Living Lab process\, where local stakeholders\, European initiatives\, and the community come together to co-develop solutions addressing marine pollution\, sustainable tourism\, water management\, and circular economy practices. \nA programme combining education\, action\, and participation \nThe four-day agenda unfolds across the Vlychada Fishing Shelter\, bringing together schools\, citizens\, professionals\, and institutions through a diverse set of activities. \nOn Thursday 14 and Friday 15 May (09:00–13:00)\, the programme focuses on educational and experiential activities for schools\, including: \n\nhands-on workshops on marine protection and ocean literacy\nupcycling activities and creative reuse of materials\ninteractive sessions through the Technology Van\nactivities at Marine Litter Collection Stations\nawareness sessions on Posidonia seagrass ecosystems\ntrash art workshops\n\nThese sessions are co-organised by Impact Hub Athens\, Aegean Rebreath\, Municipality of Thira\, Thira Municipal Port Fund\, SYN FAB LAB\, and the Blue Municipalities Network\, and aim to embed environmental awareness through participation and practice. \nOfficial kickoff: Friday 15 May \nThe official launch of the Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab will take place on Friday 15 May\, 17:00–19:30\, bringing together local authorities\, businesses\, fishers\, the educational community\, and active citizens. \nThis opening event serves as a platform for dialogue and co-creation\, presenting: \n\nthe vision and structure of the Living Lab\nthe partnerships and European initiatives supporting it\nthematic discussions on marine protection\, blue economy\, water management\, and sustainable tourism\n\nParticipants will engage in a first round of co-design discussions\, setting the basis for future actions and collaborations on the island. The session is open to all interested stakeholders\, with prior registration required. \nFrom awareness to action: community engagement in practice \nOn Saturday 16 May (09:30–13:30)\, the programme opens to the wider public with beach clean-ups and participatory activities\, inviting people of all ages to take part in coastal restoration efforts and hands-on sustainability practices. \nAt the same time\, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 May (08:00–20:00) will feature underwater clean-up operations at the Vlychada Fishing Shelter\, carried out by divers in collaboration with Aegean Rebreath\, the Thira Municipal Port Fund\, and local fishers. These actions highlight the importance of tackling marine litter both above and below the surface. \nA starting point for long-term impact \nRather than a standalone event\, this four-day programme represents the operational launch of the Santorini Blue Loop Living Lab\, demonstrating how solutions can be tested in real conditions\, with active community involvement. \nBy combining education\, environmental action\, stakeholder engagement\, and innovation\, the Living Lab establishes a foundation for a long-term transition process—one that positions Santorini as a model for circular\, resilient\, and community-driven island development. \nMore information for participants in Greece can be found on the Impact Hub’s website: https://athens.impacthub.net/santorini-blue-loop-living-lab/ \nThe event will take place in person.
URL:https://pharosproject.eu/event/pharos-santorini-blue-loop-living-lab/
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