ESDAE Eco Sustainable Development Association of Elafonisos
Budget
€125,876,050
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
2
1.1 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Elafonisos Living Green.” Our work combines local action with international collaboration to protect marine and coastal ecosystems, raise awareness, and foster sustainable living. A key focus is the urgent threat of invasive lionfish (Pterois miles) in the Mediterranean, where we coordinate scientific, policy and community initiatives to transform this challenge into opportunities for sustainable fisheries, gastronomy and blue economy innovation. Beyond lionfish, our activities include ecological symposiums, beach and sea clean-ups, youth engagement, educational programmes, and close cooperation with authorities and NGOs to address waste, water, biodiversity, and climate resilience. With members and partners across Europe, Elafonisos Eco acts as a bridge between local communities and global efforts to safeguard the Mediterranean.
EU Legislative Interests
EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030: Bringing nature back into our lives EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive EU Regulation on the Prevention and Management of the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Alien Species (Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014) EU Circular Economy Action Plan (2020) -For a cleaner and more competitive Europe EU Common Fisheries Policy EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030” European Green Deal Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy for the European Union
Communication Activities
Elafonisos Eco carries out continuous communication and outreach activities aligned with EU marine and environmental policies. These include international conferences such as “Lionfish in the Mediterranean I-III” (held in Italy, Greece, and Monaco) co organised with leading research institutions and supported by experts and representatives. We publish awareness materials, press releases, and reports highlighting EU priorities such as biodiversity restoration, blue economy innovation, and invasive species management. Our campaigns and exhibitions including education, workshops, Art and our Elafonisos Eco Week engage local communities, schools, and policymakers to promote EU environmental objectives at regional level. We maintain regular exchanges through participation in consultations, expert networks, and events under the EU Mission “Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030”, contributing to the visibility and implementation
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
*Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco - long-term collaboration and patronage for Mediterranean restoration and awareness initiatives *BeMed – Beyond Plastic Med (supported by Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco) – collaboration on Mediterranean marine litter reduction and awareness *CIESM - The Mediterranean Science Commission (co-organiser of the Lionfish in the Mediterraneanconferences) *Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR, Greece) – collaboration on invasive species research *University of Gastronomic Sciences (UNISG, Italy) – cooperation on eco-gastronomy and education *Greening the Islands (GTI) – participation in GTI Observatory and events promoting island sustainability and circular blue economy *ACLI Terra (Italy) – cooperation on circular economy and fisheries innovation *Stelios Philanthropic Foundation (Monaco) – supporter and partner for educational and environmental actions *Centre Scientifique de Monaco (CSM) – partnership on ocean awareness and blue innovation projects Elafonisos Eco also cooperates with local authorities, schools and NGOs across Greece and the Mediterranean
Organisation Members
https://www.elafonisoseco.org/about-us/
Additional Information
CATEGORIES OF EXPENSES OF ELAFONISOS ECO 2024 Accommodation expenses – 23.509,40 Interpretation expenses – 5.131,07 Travel & transport expenses – 11.716,63 Accounting services – 3.637,07 Freelancers' fees – 21.427,20 Bank charges – 392,90 Publicity expenses – 3.030,04 Event expenses – 9.391,49 IT services – 10.428,30 Services of experts – 7.538,66 Maintenance of desalinization water machine – 2.563,68 Provision of gift apparel – 5.295,00 Office equipment – 339,02 Miscellaneous – 2.000,00 TOTAL: 106.400,46
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.