Illegal bird trapping in Cyprus: The real extent of the problem

Text Editors - Campaign: BirdLife Cyprus

Trapped in limes birds fed into a agonizing death due to exhaustion, hunger and thirst, or after falling into the hands of trappers! Read more here!

Παράνομη παγίδευση πουλιών στην Κύπρο: Η πραγματική έκταση του προβλήματος

Σύνταξη κειμένου - εκστρατεία: Πτηνολογικός Σύνδεσμος Κύπρου

Τα παγιδευμένα σε ξώβεργα πουλιά οδηγούνται σε ένα αγωνιώδη θάνατο, λόγω εξάντλησης, πείνας και δίψας, ή αφότου πέσουν στα χέρια των παγιδευτών! Διαβάστε περισσότερα εδώ!!!

ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΟΣ ΔΙΑΓΩΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΒΙΝΤΕΟ ''ΕΣΥ ΤΙ Θ' ΑΛΑΣΣΕΣ'' ΓΙΑ ΝΕΟΥΣ 16-18 ΧΡΟΝΩΝ - EUROPEAN COMPETITION VIDEOS ''ESY TI TH' ALASSES'' FOR YOUNG PEOPLE 16-18 YEARS OLD

Είσαι νέος ή νέα μεταξύ 16 και 18 χρονών; Σε ενοχλούν τα σκουπίδια στις παραλίες και τις θάλασσες μας; Πάρε μέρος στον Διαγωνισμό Βίντεο του Ευρωπαϊκού Ερευνητικού Έργου MARLISCO 'Μαζί για θάλασσες χωρίς σκουπίδια' και διεκδίκησε μεγάλες υποτροφίες μέχρι και 50% στο Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας, ένα ταξίδι στη Βρέμη και πολλά άλλα! Προθεσμία για την υποβολή ιδεών/consepts μέχρι τις 15 Οκτωβρίου 2013.

Ο Ευρωπαϊκός Διαγωνισμός Βίντεο MARLISCO 'Μαζί για θάλασσες χωρίς σκουπίδια' (www.marlisco.eu), διεξάγεται ταυτόχρoνα σε 14 Ευρωπαϊκές χώρες: Ιταλία, Ολλανδία, Ηνωμένο Βασίλιο, Γαλλία, Σλοβενία, Ιρλανδία, Ρουμανία, Γερμανία, Κύπρο, Βουλγαρία, Ισπανία, Πορτογαλία, Δανία και Τουρκία, με τη χρηματοδότηση του 7ου Ευρωπαϊκού Πλαισίου για την Έρευνα.

Στην Κύπρο ο Διαγωνισμός απευθύνεται σε νέους 16-18 χρονών και διεξάγεται σε 2 στάδια: στο πρώτο στάδιο, από τις 9 Σεπτεμβρίου μέχρι τις 15 Οκτωβρίου 2013, οι διαγωνιζόμενοι μπορούν να υποβάλουν τις ιδέες (concepts) τους σε συνοπτικό ειδικό έντυπο που βρίσκεται στις πιο κάτω ιστοσελίδες. Οι 10 καλύτερες ιδέες θα επιλεγούν για να περάσουν στο δεύτερο στάδιο του διαγωνισμού που είναι η υλοποίηση: να γίνουν, δηλαδή, οι ιδέες βίντεο!

Οι τρεις πρώτες ομάδες στην Κύπρο θα διεκδικήσουν υποτροφίες μέχρι και 50% στο Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας, σε όποιο κλάδο επιθυμούν, για όλη τη διάρκεια των σπουδών τους. Η νικήτρια ομάδα από την Κύπρο θα ταξιδέυσει μέχρι τη Βρέμη, όπου θα συμμετάσχει στην Ευρωπαϊκή Τελετή για τις Μέρες Ναυτιλίας 2014 (Βρέμη, Γερμανία), που θα προβληθούν οι νικήτριες ταινίες. Και οι 10 ομάδες που θα περάσουν στη δεύτερη φάση θα έχουν τη δυνατότητα συμμετοχής σε εξειδικευμένο και πιστοποιημένο σεμινάριο κατάρτισης για τη δημιουργία ταινιών, από την ομάδα εκπαιδευτών του Πανεπιστημίου Λευκωσίας, καθώς και πολλά άλλα βραβεία.

Ο Διαγωνισμός Βίντεο στην Κύπρο πραγματοποιείται από την εταιρεία Συμβούλων - Ερευνητών Περιβάλλοντος ISOTECH, εταίρο του έργου MARLISCO, σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο Λευκωσίας, με τη στήριξη της εξειδικευμένης οπτικο - ακουστικής μονάδας ''Mediazone'' του Πανεπιστημίου.

Με την υποστήριξη του 7ου Ευρωπαϊκού Προγράμματος Πλαισίου για την Έρευνα.

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες: www.marlisco.eu/video-contest.el.html - www.facebook.com/Marlisco.CY - www.isotech.com.cy

You're young or new between 16 and 18 years old? Annoy garbage on the beaches and our seas ? Take part in the video contest of the European Research Project MARLISCO 'Together for seas without garbage' and claimed large grants up to 50 % at the University of Nicosia, a trip to Bremen and many more! Deadline for submitting ideas / consepts until October 15, 2013.
The European Video Competition MARLISCO 'Together for seas without garbage' (www.marlisco.eu), at the same time is conducted in 14 European countries: Italy , Netherlands , United kings, France , Slovenia, Ireland , Romania , Germany , Cyprus, Bulgaria, Spain, Portugal , Denmark and Turkey , with fund of 7th European Research Framework .
In Cyprus, the competition is open to young people 16-18 years old and is conducted in two stages: the first stage, from 9 September to 15 October 2013 , contestants can submit their ideas (concepts) in a brief special form is the most following websites. The 10 best ideas will be selected to go through to the second stage of the competition which is the implementation : to make that ideas videos!
The top three teams of Cyprus will claim grants of up to 50% at the University of Nicosia , in whichever sector they wish, for all the duration of their studies. The winning team from Cyprus will be traveling to Bremen , where he will participate in the ceremony for the European Maritime Days 2014 (Bremen, Germany), where they will get showcase the winning films. All 10 teams will go to the second phase will have the opportunity to participate in specialized and certified seminar of training about making movies by the team of trainers of the University of Nicosia , and many other awards.
The Video Competition in Cyprus conducted by the Environmental Consulting - Researchers firm, ISOTECH, partner of MARLISCO project, in collaboration with the University of Nicosia, with the support of specialized audio - filming unit '' Mediazone'' of the University .
With the support of the 7th European Framework Programme for Research.
More information: www.marlisco.eu - www.facebook.com/Marlisco.CY - www.isotech.com.cy

The accession of Cyprus to the EU - What has changed in our lives?

Parameter: Environment

Environmental protection is crucial for the quality of life for present and future generations. The environmental policy of the EU based on the belief that high environmental standards stimulate innovation and business opportunities. The economic, social and environmental policies are closely intertwined with each other.

In the '90s, the EU imposed the use of the catalyst, the small, ie, reactor turning harmful exhaust gases into more environmentally friendly substances on all new gasoline vehicles. By using the catalyst decreased significantly, compared with previous years, rates of nitrogen oxide, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate emissions, which are all harmful substances for health, nature and quality of air.

The European Ecolabel, introduced in 1992, helps consumers identify environmentally friendly products and make more informed purchases. The flower symbol is awarded to products or services, according to certified independent audit firms, meeting the most stringent environmental and quality criteria.

Based on harmonizing legislation, Cyprus aftokinitistes informed about fuel economy and emissions of carbon dioxide from new passenger cars offered for sale to help them make the right choice. The above applies throughout the EU in the strategy to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from cars.

The audience actively participates in decisions on environmental issues and in particular the procedure for waste gas emission permits. Noted that the public, among others, may be informed and to submit representations regarding the content of applications and is actively involved in conducting public hearings before granting the authorization from the Minister of Labour and Social Insurance.

The website of the European Pollutant Emission Register (EPER): http://www.eper.cec.eu.int provides access to information on the annual emissions of 12,000 installations in the states - members of EU Cypriot citizens can learn about the emissions from 70 industrial plants in Cyprus and to compare them with plants in other cities or other European countries.

By joining the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) in various community projects reduce air pollution were significant improvements in the environmental field. A typical example is the participation in the trading scheme for greenhouse gas emissions within the Community. So, regarding the future development program for power plants, the EACdirected to the introduction of best available techniques to minimize emissions.

Water Quality

Cyprus must comply fully with the requirements and timetable of the EU Framework Directive 2000/60 Water and Directive 91/271/EEC on urban waste water. The main objective of Directive 2000/60 for water is to prevent further deterioration of all waters and to achieve good status by 2015.

Cyprus, within the framework of Council Directive 91/271/EEC on municipal (household) waste, has established a program of the directive in 42 settlements.

The effective implementation of the above directives, creates the conditions necessary to support a policy that encourages adequate and effective protection and rational management and exploitation of precious water resources for the benefit of Cypriot citizens.

The EU publish annually a report on bathing water in order to inform the public about the quality of bathing areas in the states - members of the Community. Online at http://ec.europa.eu/water/cgi-bin/bw.pl, every European citizen can gain a personal understanding of the quality of bathing waters and to determine whether it is safe or contaminated in level dangerous to health.

Cyprus is in compliance with EU hygiene standards, hence the water quality at beaches, according to the 2007 report is excellent. The island has the cleanest beaches in Europe by both microbiological and chemical point of view from so many places there is the "blue flag" for Europe, the well-known signal for our excellent beaches. The bathing water quality and cleanliness of the beaches are key factors in protecting public health and tourism development.

Oils and gases quality

The performance by the State of systematic quality control of petroleum products and fuels (such as that recently, with extremely reduced prices at some stations) so that the specification of fuel used in Cyprus to comply with the specifications determined by individual acts EU, ensures high quality products to benefit the environment and health of citizens.

With the implementation of the acquis communautaire, has banned the use of leaded gasoline, while also decreased the content of sulfur in diesel fuel and heating by 50 times. The EU promoted the creation of more fuel-friendly environment.

Industrial pollution

The EU attaches great importance to environmental protection. The increased environmental obligations of firms operating in the EU generate the need for additional investment [eg Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (E.K.P.E.) climate neutral shops etc.]. For this purpose, the member states - incl Cyprus, provide assistance to industry in the form of state aid, to comply with new regulations and to develop activities such as recycling activities (something the Cypriot company importer known baby diaper applied for years reciprocation gifts as incentives or known Cypriot company that produces chips, which receives from its customers paperboard packaging systems still crowned with complete success), which help to promote greater environmental protection.

With the accession of Cyprus to the EU, available funds in the annual state budgets to protect the environment from industrial pollution have almost tripled: from 250,000 pounds (427,150.36 euros) to 700,000 pounds (1,196,021.01 euros ). State aid for environmental protection offer major benefits wide dispersion, as contributing to improving the quality of life of all citizens.

Forests

With our accession to the EU established special protection areas, areas for habitat creation and measures to restore damaged habitats. The Union's objective is the preservation, conservation, preservation or restoration of a sufficient diversity and area of ​​habitats for all species of wild birds.

With co-financing of the EU, public authorities carry out works to improve the social and ecological role of forests. These projects are either stimulating the supply of recreational opportunities in the public forests and development of tourism (such as environmental education centers, construction of picnic and camping sites, etc.) or the protection of nature and water (for example, conservation and enhancement of biodiversity and the protection of species of flora and fauna).

However, individuals who wish can receive financial assistance through the Rural Development Plan to develop projects such as afforestation, forest protection and rural fires and modernization of sawmills.

Republished from "Green Shield" newspaper, issue of October 2008.