The Municipality of Lemnos, Hellenic Ornithological Society and iSea are pleased to announce the approval of a new, pioneering Project for the restoration of the marine and coastal landscape of eastern Lemnos.
"Reviving Lemnos" Project is one of seven (7) large-scale projects to be funded by the "Endangered Landscapes & Seascapes" Programme”, with a total budget of $25 million. This marks an ambitious step towards the restoration of Europe's marine and coastal environments.
Spanning nearly three million hectares –an area the size of Belgium- these Projects will focus on reversing habitat degradation and loss, improving ecological connectivity and strengthening protections across some of the region’s most ecologically important seascape.
Lemnos and its surrounding marine environment form a unique biodiversity mosaic in the North Aegean, featuring diverse habitats, including the largest Posidonia meadow in the Eastern Mediterranean. However, various challenges threaten the region’s fragile ecosystems, particularly its marine habitats and small islets, which are closely linked to the wetlands and sand dunes that define the island’s landscape. These threats impact not only nature but also the prosperity of the local community.
The new "Reviving Lemnos" Project aims to restore the environmental conditions of the marine and coastal ecosystems of Eastern Lemnos, enhancing their resilience to climate change and promoting the sustainable development of the local community.
The Project will be implemented under the coordination of BirdLife Europe and the Hellenic Ornithological Society (BirdLife’s partner in Greece), in collaboration with the Municipality of Lemnos and the environmental organization iSea. This collaboration ensures a comprehensive approach, combining the expertise, resources, and responsibilities necessary for the Project’s successful implementation.
“The Municipality of Lemnos, with a strong sense of responsibility and genuine commitment to the environment, is participating in the 'Reviving Lemnos' Project to protect and restore the Posidonia meadows and coastal habitats in the broader area of Keros and eastern Lemnos. Our Municipality is open to collaborations with organizations that have the expertise to develop environmental protection initiatives and is actively seeking funding opportunities. Lemnos stands at a historic crossroads in terms of environmental protection, and keeping this in mind, we choose to be present and indeed, pioneers, investing in the future of our island through sustainable development", stated Eleonora Georga, Mayor of Lemnos.
The technical planning for the necessary interventions within the Project will be completed in the coming months, allowing for the implementation of actions to begin by the end of 2025. The Project is expected to be completed by 2030, aiming not only to highlight Lemnos’ unique natural environment on an international scale, but also to serve as a model for nature restoration in island ecosystems.
"The approval of the 'Reviving Lemnos' Project is a historic opportunity for the protection and restoration of one of Greece’s most valuable marine and coastal ecosystems. It is particularly significant that the collaboration between environmental organizations and the Municipality of Lemnos has acquired the support of an international funding mechanism, being implemented in our country for the first time. This Project comes at a critical moment, as Europe moves forward with the implementation of the Nature Restoration Law, setting clear targets for restoring at least 20% of terrestrial and marine ecosystems by 2030. We aspire for the restoration actions in Lemnos to become a model for other regions in Greece, strengthening the resilience of natural ecosystems and promoting the harmonious coexistence of people and nature", stated Konstantina Ntemiri, Director of the Hellenic Ornithological Society.
"We are thrilled that a creative collaboration for the region continues, and the funding of the 'Reviving Lemnos' Project allows us to leverage our valuable experience for the protection of this area. After three years of systematic action by iSea on the island, we have gathered invaluable knowledge, which we will now transform into meaningful interventions, actively contributing to the implementation of the Nature Restoration Law in Europe. Lemnos was not a random choice for us; it is home to Greece’s largest continuous Posidonia meadow, a vital ‘lung’ of our seas. It provides an ideal setting to demonstrate how nature protection and restoration can be put into action", stated Ioannis Giovos, Conservation Officer of the Environmental Organization iSea.
Joint Press Release:
Hellenic Ornithological Society, Municipality of Lemnos, Environmental Organization iSea
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Hellenic Ornithological Society: Roula Trigkou, Head of Communications & Awareness: 210 8228704 & 210 8227937 int.120 | E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Environmental Organization iSea: Ioannis Giovos, Conservation Officer: 2313090696 |E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.