Protecting the flora and fauna of Cyprus

Apr 6, 2025Biodiversity, Cyprus, Inspiring initiative

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Protecting the flora and fauna of Cyprus through education and action

The Terra Cypria Foundation engages in activities and local events to educate, inspire the public and protect the flora and fauna of Cyprus. The Foundation has three main objectives. Firstly, it applies pressure for better environmental protection. The second objective is to make tomorrow’s citizens environmentally aware, specifically students of primary, secondary and tertiary education, so that they can deal responsibly with the environment and manage its natural resources. Thirdly, the Foundation implements programmes that contribute to preservation and protection of the environment.

Educating future generations
In collaboration with their partners, the foundation has yielded innovative research with the Cyprus Environmental Studies Centre (CESC) in Kritou Terra in Paphos. The aim of this Centre is to teach future generations about the importance of the environment and to encourage them to become responsible active citizens.

Restoring wildlife habitats
The Foundation also contributed to the project ‘Habitat restoration and wise use for Akrotiri and Cape Pyla’, which started in July 2021 and lasted for 3 years. The project aimed to restore and enhance key wildlife habitats within the Cyprus Sovereign Base Areas, focusing on the Akrotiri wetlands and the native scrubland on Cape Pyla. The project promoted wise use of both areas and at the same time it developed eco-tourism opportunities to support the local economy.