Our group pays considerable attention to translate the experience and research outputs into practical tools and solutions.

 

We have a long experience working in the development of certification schemes and quality awards for products and services.

 

We offer solutions based on the principles of sustainability, in accordance with EU legislation and strategies. Our services aim to improve conservation awareness and capacity by further developing professional skills and competencies. We support and identify challenging employment opportunities and offer novel ideas and educational projects.

 

We offer our expertise to:

• Prioritize all alternative environmental certification schemes and quality awards that could be considered for given products/services based on specific needs and criteria set (e.g. current market demands)
• Develop criteria and methods for establishing new environmental friendly certification schemes and quality awards
• Provide feasibility studies for the establishment of new certification products
• Provide interdisciplinary knowledge and effective training to young people, towards supporting environmental – friendly entrepreneurial initiatives
• Provide the standards for certified educational and training activities
• Design educational programsthat support participants to capitalize knowledge and expertise towards innovative environmental friendly solutions
• Design novel green-awardsfor products and services
• Design awards for Green Destinations, by setting various criteria on the basis of EU directives and international standards
• Provide consultancy and assistance at the application processes for national, EU or international certification awards

 

Related projects:

 

• 2015 – 16. ProLife – The quality of life prerequisite for progress and sustainable development in the cross border area, IPA-CBC Programme, co-founded by the European Union and by National Funds of the Participating Countries
• 2014-15. Facing economic Crises, Green ideas for sustainable development. Financed by the European Union, Youth in Action, under the Greek Ministry of Education and Public affairs.
• 2013-14. Design of Environmental quality award for a Management body of Natura2000 sites – Nestos Delta-Vistonida-Ismarida Natura 2000. Supported by Green Fund, Greek Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change.
• 2012. A feasibility study for the designing and management of volunteer programmes – Pindos National Park. Supported by Green Fund, Greek Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change.
• 2012. A feasibility study for the development of green tourism infrastructure, National Marine Park of Alonnisos Northern Sporades. Supported by Green Fund, Greek Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change.
• 2012. Exploring the potential for the development of an environmental quality award for the Management body of Helmos-VouraikosNational Park. Supported by Green Fund, Greek Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change.