Seminar Invitation | Waste Management in Cyprus: Past and Present

Wednesday, 14th May 2025: 11.30 – 13:30

University of Nicosia, M104, Millennium Building, 1st floor

On the occasion of the recent publication:“Towards sustainable waste management in Cyprus”, the University of Nicosia in cooperation with Friedrich Ebert Foundation Cyprus Office  is pleased to invite you to a special event featuring two insightful presentations that explore the past, present, and future of waste management in Cyprus.

In his presentation, Yaron J. Balslev reflects on waste history and uncovers thereby important characteristics of the 1930s-1940s in Nicosia: urban growth, economic challenges, World War II effects, regional knowledge migration and more.

Building on this foundation, the presentation by Anthi Charalambous explores the current landscape and key challenges of waste management in Cyprus, including the need for improved waste reduction practices and more sustainable treatment approaches. She also presents potential implementation strategies and offers policy recommendations aimed at enhancing the country’s transition toward a more circular and resource-efficient waste management system.

There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the presentations.

Programme

11:30                                    Welcoming Remarks and Introduction

                                             Prof. Dr. Hubert Faustmann (Professor for History and Political Science at the University of Nicosia/ Director of the FES Cyprus Office)

11:40                                     Nicosia’s Waste Management History under British Rule

                                              Dr. Yaron J. Balslev (MSCA PF, University of Stavanger)                                                 

12:00                                     Towards Sustainable Waste Management in Cyprus:

                                              Challenges and Policy Recommendations

                                              Anthi Charalambous (Director of ideopsis ltd, Environmental and Energy Consulting)

12:20                                     Q&A

Please RSVP by Tuesday, 13^th May by emailing office.cyprus(at)fes.de. Attendees without registration are also welcome!