With broad participation from the local community, this environmental conference successfully took place on March 5th in Chios, a joint effort sponsored jointly by our Foundation and the “Ioannis Latsis” Foundation. The conference focused on raising awareness to participating members about the dangers of Climate Change/Crisis whilst introducing the “Chios Climate Chance” programme to be developed by the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association (HELMEPA).
The Conference, blessed by the Metropolitan Bishop of Chios, Psara, and Oinousses, was honored by the presence of distinguished speakers who delivered inspired speeches, including the Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection – Mr. Vasilis Kikilias, the Deputy Minister of Environment and Energy – Mrs. Alexandra Sdoukou, the President of the Environmental Protection Committee of the Greek Parliament – Mrs. Dionysia Avgerinopoulou, the former Minister and Member of Greek Parliament – Mr. Notis Mitarakis, the Ambassador of China to Athens – H.E. Xiao Junzheng, Member of Greek Parliament – Mr. Stavros Michailidis, the President of HELMEPA – Mrs. Semiramis Palios.
The keynote address was given by our Chairman, Mr. Efthymios Mitropoulos, whilst Captain P.N. Tsakos stressed, among other, that “Returning to our roots is the secret to the environmental protection and to a greener transition.”