Highlights from the 3rd Ecological Summit of Mayors & Elafonisos Ecoweek, June 10 – 16, Greece.

Highlights from the 3rd Ecological Summit of Mayors & Elafonisos Ecoweek, June 10 – 16, Greece.

We are delighted to share the success of the 3rd Ecological Summit of Mayors and the Summit of Sustainable Development (SOSD2) held in Elafonisos, Greece, from June 10th to 16th, 2024. Organized by our esteemed member Enrico Toja and the Elafonisos Eco Association, the event was graced by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, who opened the summit.

Esteemed figures such as the Governor of Peloponnese Region, Mr. Demetris Ptochos, his Vice Governors, and Mayors from Elafonissos, Andros, Kea, Symi, Kalamata, and many more participated in the event. Michelin Chef Lefteris Lazarou gave a unique presentation on tackling the ecological threat of Lionfish in the Mediterranean.

Key themes included sustainable development, ecology, circular economy, sustainable tourism, food and wellbeing, habitat protection, public education, and many more. A highlight was the Mayors Summit on June 13th and 14th. We are proud of our CHM Board Member, Mr. Athanasios Kourniotis, who led a panel on Sustainable and Smart Cities and Regions, contributing significantly to the discussions.

Thank you to all participants. For more details, visit Elafonisos Eco Association.