Green Week 2025: Forest fires and Children’s Health

The Cyprus Children’s Health and Environment Observatory (CHILDRENFIRST) participated as a co-organizer in Green Week 2025 (13 – 19 October 2025), held under the auspices of the Municipalities of Limassol, Kourion, Polemidia and Amathus, and the Limassol District Self-Government Organization (ΕΟΑ).

Moderator:
Ms. Stella Alexandri, Senior Marketing & Communications Consultant, Cypronetwork

The event featured insightful talks and discussions focusing on Forest Fires and Children’s Health.

Presentations and Discussions

Managing Challenges During Recent Fires
Speakers:
Mr. Andreas Savva, Community Leader of Pachna, together with Mr. Stelios Grigoriou, Vice-President of the Community Cluster.

Response and Review of the Recent Wildfires
Speakers:
Mr. Christoforos Stylianou, Limassol District Officer of Fire Stations, Fire Chief, together with Mr. Yiannos Ioannou, Senior Firefighter.

The Cyprus Children’s Health and Environment Observatory – CHILDRENFIRST
Speaker:
Ms. Corina Constantinou, Research Associate, Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health, Cyprus University of Technology (CUT).

Health Impacts of Forest Fires on Children
Speaker:
Prof. Konstantinos Makris, Professor of Environmental Health, Cyprus International Institute for Environmental and Public Health, Cyprus University of Technology (CUT).

Collaboration with the Observatory & Benefits
Speaker:
Ms. Marilena Chatzipanagi, Head of Training Department, Trusted Academy.

We extend our sincere thanks to Green Energy Group for including us in this year’s Green Week and for highlighting such vital issues as Forest Fires and Children’s Health.