International Conferences / Journals

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 102, Issue 2, pp. 309-315 A paper co-authored by ISOTECH staff on the methods implemented by the MARLISCO project in order to promote co-responsibility and enhance public awareness about the issue of marine litter. Abstract: Marine litter is a pervasive and complex societal problem but has no simple solution. Inadequate practices […]

An article authored by ISOTECH staff, on the decisions taken regarding the MSFD joint monitoring in two regional workshops implementing the DeCyDe-4 methodology, has been published in Marine Policy. Abstract: The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) is an important milestone for the preservation of the European marine environment. However, Member States can find its monitoring requirements […]

Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 88, Issues 1–2, 15 November 2014, Pages 118–128 doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.09.015 Abstract: Research that was undertaken to identify and evaluate best practices that can effectively minimise the amount of marine litter in European Seas is presented. Best practices were approached in a novel way that aimed to maximise the impact and added value of […]

Presented at the ADAPTtoCLIMATE International Conference, 27-28 March 2014, Nicosia, Cyprus By: Xenia I. Loizidou and Michael I. Loizides Abstract Some of the major issues within an ICZM concept, including climate changing parameters, seek answers to the following questions: how to allocate coastal resources in order to maximize their efficiency, how to assess the impact […]

Presented at the GreInSus 14 The International Congress on Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Societies/ Cities, May 8-10, 2014, Izmir, Turkey By: Xenia I. Loizidou, Michael I. Loizides and Demetra Orthodoxou Abstract Marine litter is a key threat to marine habitats, economic and social wellbeing.The research, conducted within the framework of the FP-7 funded project MARLISCO […]

Presented at the 10th World Wilderness Congress (WILD 10), 4-10 October 2013, Salamanca, Spain By: Demetra Orthodoxou, Xenia I. Loizidou and Michael I. Loizides MARLISCO ‘MARine Litter in Europe Seas: Social AwarenesS and CO-Responsibility’, is an FP-7 funded project that aims to develop and evaluate an approach that can be used to address the problems […]

Presented at the Global Congress on ICM: Lessons Learned to Address New Challenges (MEDCOAST 2013) By: Joana M. Veiga, Thomas K. Doyle, Bonny Hartley, Richard Thompson, Peter Kershaw, Thomie Vlachogianni, Iro Alampei, Demetra Orthodoxou, Xenia I. Loizidou, Matthias Mossbauer and Luigi Alcaro Abstract Marine Litter – any human-made item that accidently or purposely reaches the coastal or […]

Presented at the Global Congress on ICM: Lessons Learned to Address New Challenges (MEDCOAST 2013) By: Xenia I. Loizidou, Michael I. Loizides and Demetra Orthodoxou Abstract MARLISCO ‘Marine Litter in Europe Seas: Social Awareness and Co-Responsibility’, is an FP-7 funded project that aims to develop and evaluate an approach that can be used to address the problems […]

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Authors: Michalis Loizides Sibel Paralik Niki Kypragora Imbrahim Alkan Abstract On 5 June 2004 – World Environment Day – the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) and the Turkish Cypriot Architects and Engineers Association (KTMMOB), issued a common declaration, stating their willingness to expand their co-operation in the area of the environment. The aim was […]