The Mediterranean Centre of Environment is an non-profit, non-governmental organisation founded in 1992 by a Greek and French team committed to promote human activities that value the environment and culture in different regions of the Mediterranean and the Balkans.

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Mediterranean Centre of Environment

Promoting local sustainable development through partnerships

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How can small enterprises address the effects of climate change?

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident in tourism as well: summer, for example, is starting to become a challenging season for travel and for undertaking a long route. Heat, the risk of wildfires, and extreme weather events can discourage hikers and outdoor activities lovers. And there are significant economic costs: OECD estimates indicate that […]

Παρουσίαση του DETOUR στο 5ο Θερινό Σχολείο Ιστορίας και Οικονομίας του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων

Το 5ο Θερινό Σχολείο Ιστορίας και Οικονομίας (HISEC 2026), το οποίο πραγματοποιήθηκε στο ακριτικό Πωγώνι Ιωαννίνων μεταξύ 9-12 Ιουλίου 2026, εντάσσεται σε μια ευρύτερη προσπάθεια μελέτης των κοινωνικοοικονομικών μετασχηματισμών των ορεινών περιοχών, εστιάζοντας στις ιστορικές και οικονομικές διαδικασίες που διαμόρφωσαν την οργάνωση της παραγωγής, των κοινοτήτων και των δικτύων κινητικότητας στα ορεινά περιβάλλοντα της νοτιοανατολικής […]

DETOUR Project: results of the Mini-Grants for the collaborative projects!!

The DETOUR Mini-Grants Call for collaborative projects supporting tourism SMEs along Mediterranean walking routes is now complete. Open from 9 March to 1 June 2026, the call received 99 applications, including 16 from Greece, evaluated for eligibility and scored on relevance, quality, feasibility, and impact. Along the Network of Mountain Routes around Mount Olympus, Kissavos and […]

The bicycle that transforms sustainability and business

3rd of June marks World Bicycle Day, established in 2018 by the United Nations General Assembly. The bicycle is not just a mode of transportation: it is a driver of local development, sustainability, and economic growth, especially for SMEs and European businesses. According to the report by Europe Cycle Tourism Market (2025-2033), European cycle tourism […]