Event Type Center of Excellence for Sustainability
June
Event Details
On the occasion of the World Environment Day and World Oceans Day 2025 the ACG Center of Excellence, the ACG Office of Sustainability – Public Affairs and Healthy Seas kindly
Event Details
On the occasion of the World Environment Day and World Oceans Day 2025 the ACG Center of Excellence, the ACG Office of Sustainability – Public Affairs and Healthy Seas kindly invite you:
When: Monday, June 2, 2025 | 11:00-15:00
Where: Aghia Paraskevi Campus, The American College of Greece
Organized by:
ACG Center of Excellence in Sustainability
ACG Office of Sustainability – Public Affairs
Healthy Seas
Lecture
“Oceans in Distress: The Growing Threat of Ocean Pollution”
An engaging overview of ocean pollution, focusing on plastic waste and introducing the issue of abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing gear (ALDFG).
11:00-12:30 | 7th Level Auditorium, The American College of Greece
Workshop
“The Hidden Dangers of Ghost Farms: Environmental Risks and Better Practices for a Healthier Ocean”
A focused workshop exploring marine pollution from aquaculture and ALDFG, with insights into sustainable mitigation and recovery practices.
13:30-15:00 | DC Lab 710, The American College of Greece
(Seats are limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis)
Presenter
Christina Zantioti
Animal Scientist MSc. PhD Candidate in Aquaculture at the Agricultural University of Athens
The event will be held in English and will be free and open to the public.
For more info you can contact us at [email protected]
An additional workshop will be held for the students of Blue Sea Greece.
The event is connected and promotes the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals
Event Details
On the occasion of World Oceans Day 2025 and its theme “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate,” we invite you to explore The Hidden World of Diving. When: Wednesday, June
Event Details
On the occasion of World Oceans Day 2025 and its theme “Catalyzing Action for Our Ocean & Climate,” we invite you to explore The Hidden World of Diving.
When: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 | 11:00-14:00
Where: Center for the Arts Auditorium, Deree – The American College of Greece, 6 Gravias str., Aghia Paraskevi
Organized by:
ACG 150 Center of Excellence in Sustainability (CoES)
ACG 150 Center of Excellence in Shipping, Logistics, & Energy (CoESLE)
The Demos Center of The American College of Greece
Hellenic Underwater Explorers (HUE)
About the event
Join us for an inspiring dive into marine conservation and underwater exploration through captivating presentations, stunning footage, and a Q&A session.
Discover breathtaking dives in Melissani Cave, the legendary submarine Perseus, and other hidden marine wonders — all calling for action to protect our oceans for future generations.
Followed by the premiere screening of the independently produced documentary
Change Makers
featuring Lefteris Arapakis, co-founder of Enaleia
Produced by Dr. Mary Cardaras, Director of The Demos Center – ACG
Directed by Professor Casey Beck, Program Director of Digital Media Practices, Tulane University
About the documentary:
Change Makers, featuring Lefteris Arapakis of Enaleia, is a standalone documentary short that also serves as a pilot episode for a potential series exploring the power of individuals to make a difference in the fight against the climate crisis.
Lefteris, along with his best friend, founded Enaleia—initially conceived as a fishing school to address unemployment in Greece and to help prepare the industry for the retirement of older fishermen by training a new generation.
However, during this process, they uncovered another urgent issue: plastic pollution in the sea. Fishermen were routinely separating plastic from their catch—only to throw it back into the water. Lefteris decided to involve the fishing community in tackling this larger environmental threat—one that directly endangered their livelihoods.
This compelling film brings to light the urgent need for ocean conservation and the inspiring work being done to protect marine life and coastal communities.
The event will be held in English and will be free and open to the public.
Parking on campus is subject to availability.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
The event is connected and promotes the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals