PROGRESS 2001 Highlights Re-nomination for Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for the J. William Fullbright Award for International Understanding International BIO conferences

Honours and Distinctions The B.I.O. President is re-nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, by Nobel Laureate International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Nomination for the J. William Fullbright Award for International Understanding The President is elected Member of the Board of the Euro-Arab Co-operation Centre BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001, p. 3 B.I.O. Conferences "Resolving the Environmental Crisis. The Need for an International Court of the Environment." International conference in Athens with the participation of the Secretary General of the Permanent Court of Arbitration, Supreme Court Justices and other eminent personalities BioNews no.26,April2001,p.8-10 , BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001, p. 8-9, Photos "Bio-Environment and New Millennium" environmental education workshop in the framework of the European Union Leonardo da Vinci Programme : BioNews no. 26, April 2001, p. 12-15, Photos  "Profit and the Bio-environment" Biopolitics session at the Athens Money Show. Photos, Programme "Bio-Environment - Quality of Life" international conference under the auspices of the Dodecanese Prefecture, Greece 6th Annual Youth Bios Olympiad, St. Petersburg, Russia BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001, p. 14-15. Programme, Photos Biopolitics at the London Money Show BioNews no. 30, April 2001, p. 6-7 Programme, Photos Biopolitics at the Thessaloniki Money Show. Programme, Photos   Seminars / Special Events Keynote presentation on globalisation and the environment, at the conference sponsored by the Canellopoulos Foundation. Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry Keynote presentation at the conference on "Environment and the Olympic Games" sponsored by the Hellenic Society of Environmental Law, Athens Slovak participants from the TEMPUS Mobilities EU programme visit Greece to take part in a Biopolitics clean energy and environmental administration project in co-operation with the Regional Energy Centre of the Peloponnese and Action Link/Action Synergy SA Presentation at the Annual General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life Keynote presentation as Member of the Board of the Euro-Arab Co-operation Centre at the conference on "Environmental Technology, Technology Transfer" University of Rostock, Germany BioNews no. 26, April 2001 p.3 Keynote speech, plenary session, 7th European Roundtable on Cleaner Production, Lund, Sweden BioNews no. 26, April 2001 p.5 Keynote speech, conference on "Olympic Values, Tourism and Culture," Ancient Olympia Greece Keynote presentation as Member of the Scientific Committee at the 11th International Conference on "Environmental Protection is a Must." Alexandria, Egypt BioNews no. 26, April 2001, p. 5 Keynote presentation at Panteion University, Athens Keynote speaker at the conference on "Tomorrow's Europe - women in action" organised by the International Association for the Promotion of Women of Europe. Rhodes, Greece BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001, p.3 Photos, Programme Biopolitics session on "The Environment as a Symbol of the Crisis" at the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly conference themed "What Lifestyles for the Third Millennium" Participation as Vice-President of the International Bioethics Society in the Society's Biannual Scientific Committee meeting, Gijon, Spain BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001 , p. 3 Keynote presentation at the "Gaia and Culture Symposium," sponsored by the Forum 2001 Foundation. Tuscany, Italy BioNews no. 28 April 2001 p. 3, Programme Bio-Environment - Health and Olympic Values" keynote presentation at the Eighth International Physical Therapy Symposium, Cephalonia, Greece BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001, p. 3 Presentation at the OECD workshop on "Innovative soil plant systems for sustainable agricultural systems," sponsored by the University of Ankara. Izmir, Turkey Honorary Co-Chairmanship of the International Scientific Conference "Urban gardens and parks: past, modern and future" sponsored by the Ukrainian State University of Forestry and Wood Technology. Lviv, Ukraine BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001, p. 3 Keynote presentation at the conference on "Women and leadership," Syros, Greece BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001, p. 3 Keynote presentation at the Second National Congress on Bioethics, Oporto University, Portugal BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001, p. 3. Programme, Photos Keynote presentation at the conference of the General Organisation of Remote Sensing, Syria Meetings with State officials at the office of the President of the Romanian Republic, and with representatives from the School of Management. "Legal frameworks for environmental progress" keynote presentation at the conference on "Europe's enterprise strategy" organised by the Progressio Foundation, London BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001, p. 15 Keynote presentation at the International EMECS Conference in Kobe, Japan Keynote presentation at the conference on Journalism, organised under the auspices of the French Institute, Patras, Greece Keynote presentation on "Conflict resolution" at the XXIII Indian Geography Congress. Sagar, India Keynote presentation at the Petroleum Institute conference, Cairo, Egypt BioNews no. 26 April 2001, p.3 B.I.O. Publications "Bio-Syllabus for European Environmental Education" CD-ROM and printed education manuals (in prep.) sponsored by the European Commission "Biopolitics - the bio-environment - Bios Olympiad," proceedings from the B.I.O. conference held in 1999 in Ancient Olympia (Greek edition, 299 pp.) "Bio-policy - bio-culture: needed global priorities for environmental protection." Contribution to Our Fragile World, UNESCO Encyclopaedia of Life Support Systems, Eolss Publishers, Oxford, UK Biopolitics - the bio-environment: social and environmental aspects of human existence." Opening article in the first issue of the Journal of Integrative Anthropology, published by Odessa State Medical University, Ukraine "Bio-policy - a prerequisite for sustainable agriculture." Proceedings from the OECD workshop on Innovative soil plant systems for sustainable agricultural systems, Izmir, Turkey. B.I.O. - Turkey cooperation "Reviving urban green spaces: a bios vision for the millennium." Proceedings from the International Scientific Conference on Urban gardens and parks: past, modern and future, sponsored by the Ukrainian State University of Forestry and Wood Technology, Lviv, Ukraine BioNews no. 28, Oct. 2001, p. 3 "Biopolitics and Olympic values: health and the environment." Proceedings from the Eighth International Physical Therapy Symposium, Cephalonia, Greece "Bio-policy in Cleaner Production - new societal structure, new thinking." Proceedings from the 7th European Roundtable on Cleaner Production, Lund, Sweden BioNews no. 26, April 2001 p.5 Media Coverage Interviews on satellite television in several countries Press conference on the role of volunteering within the framework of the National Exhibit on Volunteer and Humanitarian Organisations, Athens Weekly B.I.O. articles in the Athenian daily "Adesmeftos" Bio-economics, bio-legislation, bio-diplomacy, and bio-philosophy featured extensively on the B.I.O. Internet web site (http://www.biopolitics.gr)

PROGRESS 2000 Highlights Re-nomination for Nobel Peace Prize Bios Prize to Ted Turner International BIO conferences on business and diplomacy

Honours and Distinctions The B.I.O. President is re-nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, by Nobel Laureate International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War Nomination for the J. William Fullbright Award for International Understanding The President is elected Member of the Board of the Euro-Arab Co-operation Centre B.I.O. Conferences "Bio-Environment - A New Renaissance in Business" B.I.O. conference with the participation of experts in legislation, marine protection, clean energy sources, finance and management, held within the framework of the Hellenic-Italian Chamber of Commerce's 5th Annual Conference. Holiday Inn Hotel, Athens, Greece. Programme, Photos "Bio-Diplomacy: The Future of International Relations" B.I.O. luncheon event with keynote speeches by Ambassadors from several countries. The Athens Club, Athens, Greece. Programme, Photos Round table discussion on "New Century - New Dimensions - Environment," at the World Conference on Bioethics organised by the International Bioethics Society (SIBI), Gijon, Spain BioNews no. 22 , April 2000, p. 1 , BioNews no. 24, Oct. 2000, p.14, Programme Fifth Youth Bios Olympiad in St. Petersburg BioNews no. 24, Oct. 2000, p. 5 , p.15,  Photos  Programme (Russian  -  English)   Bios Prizes Bios Prize awarded to Ted Turner, Atlanta, USA BioNews no. 22, April 2000, p.1, Photos Seminars / Special Events "Bio-Culture - Bio-Environment - Millennium Values," keynote presentation at the millennium celebration on the island of Patmos, Greece Biopolitics at the Pontifical Academy for Life's General Assembly, The Vatican. Photos Participation in the seminar on "Environmental Obligations and Opportunities for Business," British Embassy, Athens BioNews no. 22, April 2000, p. 3 Presentation in the organisational meeting for the conference on "What Lifestyles for the Third Millennium?" Council of Europe, Paris Biopolitics presentation in "Forum 2000" conference of the American Foundation for Greek Language and Culture, Tampa, Florida, USA. Programme Biopolitics at the Wilton Park Conference on "Earth Summit 2002: Identifying the Agenda," Wiston House, UK BioNews no. 22 , April 2000, p. 3 Biopolitics keynote at the International Centre for Bioethics Conference, Trieste, Italy BioNews no. 22 , April 2000, p. 15 Opening lecture at the conference on "Environmental Protection is a Must," held by the Euro-Arab Co-operation Centre and the University of Alexandria, Egypt BioNews no.24, Oct.2000, p. 3. Programme, Photos B.I.O. participates as a partner in the Leonardo da Vinci European Union Project "Bio-environment and New Millennium" Biopolitics keynote at the conference on "Tourism and Culture," Ancient Olympia, Greece Participation in the Working Group for the establishment of an International Court for the Environment, Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague BioNews no. 24, Oct. 2000, p.5 Participation in the Earth Charter Launch in the presence of HM Queen Beatrice of the Netherlands, Peace Palace, The Hague. Programme Ten-day B.I.O. lecture series on environmental management and legislation for university teachers and government employees from Eastern Europe, in the framework of the EU Tempus Programme. Academia Istropolitana Nova, Bratislava, Slovakia Opening lecture at the Fourth Annual Conference of Arcadians Abroad, Arcadia, Greece. Programme Plenary Session presentation at the conference Praga 2000 Natura Megapolis, organised by the Czech IUCN, Prague, Czech Republic BioNews no. 24, Oct. 2000, p. 15, Programme Participation in the State of the World Forum, New York, USA, BioNews no. 24, Oct. 2000, p. 3 Participation in the Working Group of the International Court for the Environment Foundation, New York, USA, BioNews no. 24, Oct. 2000, p. 5 Contribution to the proceedings of the environmental conference held at the University of Krakow, Poland Co-operation in the field of public administration and training with the National Agency of Civil Servants, Romania. Meetings with State officials at the office of the President of the Romanian Republic, and with representatives from the School of Management. Programme Plenary Session opening address and keynote presentation on health and environmental education. International Conference on "Chemical Education and Sustainable Development", Mendeleyev University, Moscow Chairing of the session on "What is Globalisation's Impact on the Environment?" Wilton Park, UK. Photos Plenary Session opening address and keynote presentation on health and environmental education. International Conference on "Chemical Education and Sustainable Development," Mendeleyev University, Moscow. Programme Biopolitics seminar and panel discussion organised by the Indonesian Council for World Affairs and distinguished B.I.O. member Ambassador Irawan Abidin Keynote lecture at the Greek Culture Celebrations, University of South Alabama, USA Lecture at the conference sponsored by the Institute of Petroleum Research. Cairo, Egypt. Presentation at the conference on "The jurisdiction and control for the actuality of the human right to the environment," sponsored by the International Court for the Environment Foundation. Rome, Italy Steering Committee meeting for the EU Leonardo da Vinci programme "Bio-Environment and New Millennium." Larnaca, Cyprus. B.I.O. participates as a partner organisation in the project, co-ordinated by Action Link/Action Synergy S.A. In co-operation with Action Link/Action Synergy S.A. and Academia Istropolitana Nova within the framework of the EU Phare project, B.I.O. will host participants of the environmental summer seminar held in Bratislava, Slovak Republic. Co-operation in environmental projects with Greek municipal authorities B.I.O. Publications "Bio-Syllabus for European Environmental Education" CD-ROM and printed education manuals (in prep.) sponsored by the European Commission BioNews no. 24 , Oct. 2000, p. 8-9 "Bios Olympiad," Monograph by A. Vlavianos-Arvanitis (Greek edition, 111 pp.) "Biopolitics - the bio-environment - Bios Olympiad," proceedings from the B.I.O. conference held in 1999 in Ancient Olympia (Greek edition, in press) "Environmental Legislation, Energy and Environment, Industry and Environment" Open education manuals prepared within the framework of the European Union Leonardo da Vinci "Bio-Environment and New Millennium" project Quarterly publication of BioNews, the official B.I.O. newspaper "Bios Prizes in St. Petersburg - a Millennium of Bio-Culture," video release (English, Greek) "The Kogi of Colombia - a Tradition of Safeguarding the Environment," video release (English, Greek) "Biopolitics - the bio-environment - the biopolitical context of pluriculturality," contribution to the volume of proceedings from the conference on "The Challenges of Pluriculturality in Europe" in co-operation with Europe House Zagreb Prague—"Biopolitics - the bio-environment - biopolis versus megapolis: a millennium vision," contribution to the volume of proceedings and CD-ROM from the conference "Praga 2000 Natura Megapolis" of the Czech IUCN Media Coverage Interviews with ANT1 TV Satellite-Pacific, broadcast in Australia, Canada and USA BIO World Referendum linked to Earth Day 2000 Network Interviews with ANT1 TV Satellite-Pacific, broadcast in Australia, Canada and USA Weekly B.I.O. articles in the Athenian daily "Adesmeftos" Monthly articles in "Agrotiki Dynami," an agricultural review published in northern Greece Bio-economics, bio-legislation, bio-diplomacy, and bio-philosophy featured extensively on the B.I.O. Internet web site (http://www.biopolitics.gr)

PROGRESS 1999 Highlights Re-nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize Millennium event in St. Petersburg, Bios Prize award ceremony at Hermitage Bios Prize to the Kogi, indigenous people of Colombia International BIO conference in Ancient Olympia Publication of the 7th Volume of Biopolitics - The Bio-Environment, The Budapest Sessions

Honours and distinctions Re-nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, by Professor Sergei Grachev, Co-President, Nobel Laureate International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, Russia. Special award by the "Olympic Idea" Association, for leadership in the promotion of the Olympic Idea as a spiritual and athletic ideal Bionews no. 20, October 1999, p. 6, Programme, Photos The President joins the Board of Trustees of the National Foundation for Research and Development, Third World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), Uganda B.I.O. international conferences "Bio-Environment - Bio-Culture: Olympic Values for the Next Millennium" Bios Olympiad held at the International Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia, Greece, with the participation of diplomats, parliamentarians, university professors, business leaders and EU representatives from several countries. Programme Biopolitics Millennium Event in St. Petersburg, under the patronage of the Vice President of the Government of the Russian Federation Bios Prizes/Bios Olympiads Bios Prize Award Ceremony at the Hermitage in honour of Mstislav Rostropovich and other leading personalities, under the auspices of the Director, Academician Michael Piatrovsky Bionews no.20, October 1999, p.10-11, Photos Fourth Annual Youth Bios Olympiad, St. Petersburg BioNews no. 22 , April 2000, p. 6-7, Programme , Photos Bios Prize awarded to the Kogi indigenous community in Colombia. Special visit to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta by the B.I.O. President, under the auspices of the Colombian Minister of the Environment, Juan Mayr Maldonado BioNews no. 22 , April 2000, p. 8-9, Programme, Photos Seminars/conferences/special events "Biopolitics - Bio-Culture - A New Renaissance in Business." Roundtable with the participation of Greek business leaders, held within the framework of the Hellenic-Italian Chamber of Commerce's 4th Annual Conference. Holiday Inn Hotel, Athens, Greece Bionews no. 18, April 1999, p.3. Programme, Photos Biopolitics at the international conference on the Challenges of Pluriculturality in Europe. Europe House Zagreb, Croatia Bionews no.18, April 1999,p. 3, Programme The President participates as founding member in the environmental law conference on the Role of an International Court on the Environment in Achieving Global Environmental Justice. The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA Bionews no. 18 April 1999, p.4, Bionews no.20 October 1999,p.3, Programme "Biopolitics - the Bio-Environment - A New Renaissance in Business." Biopolitics roundtable with the participation of key business leaders. Euro-American Women's Council annual conference, Grande Bretagne Hotel, Athens, Greece Bionews no. 18, April 1999, p.5, Bionews no. 20, October 1999, p. 6, Programme Biopolitics presentation, General Assembly, Pontifical Academy for Life, The Vatican Bionews no. 18, April 1999,p.3 Biopolitics keynote, Forum of the American Foundation for Greek Language and Culture, Tampa, Florida, USA Bionews no. 18, April 1999,p.3, Programme The President participates in a discussion panel for Earth Day 99. Cooper Union Great Hall, New York, USA Bionews no. 18 April 1999, p.4, Programme As Vice President of the International Bioethics Society (SIBI), the B.I.O. President participates in a SIBI meeting in Gijon, Spain Bionews no. 18, April 1999, p.5 Biopolitics at the HELECO '99 environmental expo and conference. June 3-6, Thessaloniki, Greece. Programme Biopolitics keynote, Rotary Club of Vouliagmeni, Greece Bionews no. 18, April 1999,p.3 Biopolitics keynote, Rotary Club of Kalithea, Greece. Programme The President participates in the NATO 50the Anniversary Conference in Athens Bionews no. 18, April 1999,p.3 Participation in the GLOBE EU Conference in Bonn. Meetings with parliamentarians from around the world. Biopolitics keynote at the 2nd European Congress of Dialogue and Universalism, Poland The President participates as honoured international guest in the Zero Emissions Research Institute Conference in Colombia Bionews no.20, October 1999,p. 9 Lecture at Rosario University, Bogota, by official invitation from the Dean, Professor Eduardo Barajas BioNews no. 22 , April 2000, p. 6, Programme The President participates as keynote speaker in the Opening Session of the MEDCOAST Conference. Turkey. Programme, Photos Biopolitics keynote, conference on Tourism and Culture, organised in Halkida, Greece, by Mentor Investment Consultants S.A.. Programme Participation in the conference on Greek-Egyptian Investments, following an official invitation from the President of the National Bank of Egypt Lecture, Piraeus University of Economics, Greece Biopolitics keynote, Conference of the General Secretariat of Greeks Abroad, Thessaloniki, Greece B.I.O. activities Bios Camerata Concert, under the auspices of the Mayor of Filiothei, Greece. Programme, Photos The B.I.O. President visits Slovenia as part of the official delegation of the President of the Hellenic Republic. Meetings with several government representatives and press conferences. Plans for a B.I.O. event under the auspices of the Minister of the Environment and the Minister of Development. Biopolitics in Ukraine. Launch of the official B.I.O. branch in Kiev, under the auspices of the Vice-President of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Professor Konstantin Sytnik, and the Deputy Minister of Culture, Dr. Leonid Novokhatko B.I.O. publications "Biopolitics - the Bio-Environment" - Publication of the B.I.O. CD-ROM, a learning tool for the implementation of environmental concepts in every academic discipline and professional initiative. The CD reflects more than fourteen years of B.I.O. experience in the field, and features events, publications, audio-visual material and an extensive cross-reference library. Bionews no. 18 April 1999, p.4 Biopolitics - The Bio-Environment VII, The Budapest Sessions. Proceedings from the Eighth B.I.O. International Conference, held in Budapest, in September 1998 (English, 271 pp.) Quarterly publication of "BioNews," the official B.I.O. newspaper Media Coverage Series of hour-long interviews on ANT1 TV Satellite-Pacific Interviews on several major Greek television stations (SKAI, MEGA, TV-Magic) Extensive international press coverage Whole-page interviews and presentations in major daily newspapers in Colombia, Slovenia, Egypt and Turkey Hour-long interview on Channel 3 Cable TV, which was also broadcast by RTP Portugal, RTBF Belgium, ESF Czech Republic, TV Slovenia, and Swiss Television. Weekly B.I.O. articles in the Athenian daily "Adesmeftos" Monthly articles in "Agrotiki Dynami," a monthly agricultural review published in northern Greece Article in the daily newspaper Apogeumatini Bio-ethics, bio-economics, bio-legislation, bio-diplomacy, and bio-philosophy featured extensively on the B.I.O. Internet web site (http://www.hol.gr/bio)

PROGRESS 1998 Highlights Re-nomination for Nobel Peace Prize Eighth International Conference, The Budapest Sessions Publication of the 6th volume of Biopolitics - The Bio-Environment, Danube River Bonds Hellenic-Ukrainian Conference Peace through Tourism Award World Referendum signed by 50 million people in India and South-east Asia

Awards - Distinctions Re-nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, by Professor Dusan Kanazir, f. President of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts and Minister of Science and Technology Honorary Professor of St. Petersburg State Technological University for Plant Polymers and Member of the International Academy of Ecology and Human and Nature Safety Sciences. Official ceremony in St. Petersburg. Programme, Photos Special award for her outstanding leadership, millennium vision and contribution to world peace. The award was presented by US Ambassador to Greece, Mr. R. Nicholas Burns. "Peace through Tourism Award" from the World Association of Travel Agencies, Malta Bionews no.18, April 1999, p.4 B.I.O. International Conferences Eighth International Biopolitics conference at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest. September 17-20. I.U.B.E. training seminars for teachers and public administrators Bionews no. 16, October 1998, p. 8-12, Programme, Photos Annual Bios-Olympiad in St. Petersburg, September 13-16 Bionews no.16, October 1998, p. 5 "Bio-environment - Bio-culture," Hellenic-Ukrainian Conference with the participation of government delegations from both countries. Extensive media coverage. Bionews no.16, October 1998,p. 6-7, Programme, Photos In addition two cultural events were part of the conference, an art exhibit of the famous Ukrainian micro-miniaturist Nikolai Syadristy and a concert at the Municipal Theatre of Athens by talented young Ukrainian musicians."Bio-environment - Bio-culture," (Publication of proceedings in Greek) Conferences - Seminars - Roundtable Discussions Biopolitics at the Olympic Academy in Ancient Olympia, within the framework of the Second Global Conference of the Region of Ileia, Greece. "Bio-Environment - Bio-Culture," as the governing theme for all Cultural Olympiads in the third millennium, is unanimously adopted as one of the predominant conference resolutions. Bionews no.20, October 1999, p.7, Programme, Photos Biopolitics at the Third Annual Forum of the Euro-American Women's Council. Bionews no.16, October 1998, p.3. Programme, Photos Keynote address, "Byzantium - a landmark in European culture," conference at the University of Athens. Programme Keynote address, "The Role of Orthodoxy in the Modern World," conference of the Society for Hellenic-American Friendship, Athens. Programme Biopolitics keynote address, "Senior Citizens in the Information Age" conference sponsored by the Municipality of Athens. Programme Biopolitics keynote address, conference on "Business Insurance and Private Banking" sponsored by Euro-Business, Athens. Programme Keynote luncheon address, "Profit and the Bio-environment," Association of Chief Executive Officers conference, Athens Bionews no.16, October 1998,p.3, Programme Keynote speech, DEMYC-YEPP Summer Conference, hosted by ONNED, Kos, Greece. Programme Participation in the Pontifical Academy for Life General Assembly, the Vatican. Photos International Bioethics Society meeting in Gijon, Spain. Photos Keynote Speeches/Lectures/Special Events Lecture, Open University, N. Ionia, Athens. Programme Lecture, European Perspectives, Athens. Meetings with FYROM representatives and discussion of plans for co-operation on bio-environmental education Biopolitics at the American Community Schools Academy career day, Athens B.I.O. Events Series of BIO events in St. Petersburg. Wide Press and TV coverage.Bionews no. 14, April 1998, p.3 Creation of "Bio-Alba," the BIO branch in Albania. Programme The BIO President visits Albania and meets with the Vice Prime-minister and other government members and representatives. Future plans for "Bio-Alba" are discussed. Programme Official proposal to launch the BIO World Referendum in India and South-east Asia. Initiative to be placed under the auspices of the Governor of Gorakhpur. The Referendum is signed by 50 million people in the area. Two official proposals to launch the BIO World Referendum in Colombia and South America. Initiative to be placed under the auspices of the President of the Manizales Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Mario Calderon Rivera, and Professor Miguel Patino Posse, Rosario University, Bogota. Proposal for the establishment of a BIO branch in Ukraine by the Deputy Minister of Culture and the Vice President of the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Biodiversity in the Balkan area. Joint BIO-University of Belgrade programme for endemic species conservation in the Balkan area. Biopolitics programme in tree-planting and forest-fire prevention in co-operation with the local authorities of the Mount Pendeli region in Greece. Municipal authorities from other areas of Greece and government representatives discussed the urgency of long-term planning and new defence protocols. Programme, Photos Publications Publication, Biopolitics - the Bio-environment, Vol. VI "Danube River Bonds." Proceedings from the Seventh BIO International Conference, held in Bratislava, June 1997 Publication, "Biopolitica - El Bio-Ambiente," Spanish edition Publication, "Biopolitique - Le Bioenvironnement," French edition Media Biopolitics programme on National Greek Television - ET1 Biopolitics television programme - TELETORA Weekly BIO articles in the Athenian daily newspaper "Adesmeftos" Monthly articles in "Agrotiki Dynami" BIO articles appearing regularly in the French weekly "La Tribune Hellenique" BIO article in the European and International Management Magazine "Deltion Dioikhseos Epixeiriseon" BIO article in the magazine Kathreuths. Quarterly publication of BioNews, the official BIO newspaper Bio-ethics, bio-economics, bio-legislation, bio-diplomacy, and bio-philosophy featured extensively on the BIO Internet web site (http://www.hol.gr/bio)

PROGRESS 1997 Highlights Re-nomination for Nobel Peace Prize International conference in Bratislava on Danube River Bonds: Bio-Environment - Bio-Culture Establishment of I.U.B.E. Centre in Budapest Biopolitics as the governing theme in conference on the 11th anniversary of the Chernobyl catastrophe, Ukraine. BIO participant in the Plenary Dialogue on Global Climate Change at State of the World Forum in San Francisco

Awards - Distinctions Re-nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, by IPPNW Co-President, Professor Sergei Kolesnikov Appointment as Vice-President of the International Bioethics Society, Spain Recipient of the Lions Club "Athena" award Appointment as Corresponding Member of the Pontifical Academy of Life Doctor Honoris Causa award by Mendeleyev University, Moscow BioNews no.12, Oct. 1997, p.4, Programme, Photos The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and the Russian Academy of Sciences pledge their complete support of the B.I.O. and of the Nobel nomination B.I.O. International Conferences "Danube River Bonds: Bio-Environment - Bio-Culture," conference organised in co-operation with City University Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovak Republic BioNews no. 10, April 1997, p. 4-7, Programme, Photos Biopolitics as the governing theme in the conference on "Morality as a basis for overcoming the crisis in Ukraine," on the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the Chernobyl catastrophe, Ukraine. Series of meetings with parliamentarians in Kiev and television interviews and accompanying publication. Programme, Photos "Skopelos - The Green and Blue Island," a symposium held on the island of Skopelos, Greece BioNews no. 12 Oct. 1997, p.4, Programme, Photos "Biopolitics - an interdisciplinary approach," B.I.O. conference at Ankara University, Turkey. Programme B.I.O. - Turkey cooperation Pilot project on "Bio-Diplomacy and Bio-Business" on the occasion of the establishment of the I.U.B.E. Centre in Budapest, Hungary "Biopolitics in business: visions and projects of hope - cornerstones for a positive future," B.I.O. symposium organised in co-operation with the Hellenic Foreign Trade Board and featuring Jakob von Uexkull, Founding Chairman of the Right Livelihood Awards, as keynote speaker. Photos Bios Youth Olympiad '97, St. Petersburg, Russia "Biopolitics - the bio-environment - an Olympiad of values," B.I.O. meeting organised in co-operation with the municipality of Kalamata "Bio-Diplomacy and Bio-Business," B.I.O. meeting at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Boston, USA. Programme Conferences - Seminars - Roundtable Discussions Opening address, conference on "Perspectives on sustainable ways of living," Olomouc, Czech Republic. Programme Closing address, Second World Conference of the Centre for Hellenic-American Friendship, Athens, Greece. Programme "Bio-policy and bio-legislation: needed strategies for the millennium," keynote address at the Parliamentarian Conference on Environmental and Industrial Safety Legislation, Budapest, Hungary. Programme, Photos Opening address at the International Symposium on Ecology-Ethics-Economy at the City Hall of Bratislava. Programme Keynote address, International Professionals Forum in the Middle East, Ein Boqeq, Israel. Programme Participation in the Pontifical Academy of Life Third General Assembly, The Vatican Biopolitics at the Plenary Dialogue on "Global Climate Change" and at the roundtable session on "Governance Structures for the 21st Century," State of the World Forum, San Francisco, USA. Programme Attendance the 1997 Right Livelihood Award Ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. Programme Participation in the SIBI Conference in Gijon, Spain. Programme Keynote Speeches/Lectures/Special Events Lecture, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest, Hungary Lecture, Aegean University, Chios, Greece Lecture, International AIESEC meeting, Eretria, Greece. Programme Lecture, Panhellenic Union of Biologists Conference, University of Athens. Programme Lecture, Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia Lecture, Moscow School of Economics and Social Sciences, Moscow, Russia Lecture, Russian Orthodox University of St. John the Divine, Moscow, Russia "Biopolitics and Health Issues," lecture for the medical personnel at "Ygeia" hospital, Athens BioNews no. 12, Oct. 1997, p.4. Programme Plenary speech the Cultural Festival of the Province of Kalavryta, Programme Publications Quarterly publication of BioNews, the official B.I.O. newspaper Bio-ethics, bio-economics, bio-legislation, bio-diplomacy, and bio-philosophy featured extensively on the B.I.O. Internet web site (http://www.hol.gr/bio) Media Television interview at WNYX, New York, USA Weekly B.I.O. articles in the Athenian daily "Adesmeftos" Weekly B.I.O. articles in the New York daily "National Herald" Monthly B.I.O. articles in the "Greek Business Journal" B.I.O. article in the monthly magazine "Greek American Review" Biopolitics featured in the documentary "Morality as a basis for overcoming the crisis in Ukraine," a major Ukrainian production on the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the Chernobyl catastrophe

PROGRESS 1996 Highlights First Bios Prize goes to Jacques Cousteau B.I.O. discussion panel Europa Dialog '96 conference on occasion of Gorbachev's visit to Frankfurt All BIO publications available on Web Site Biopolitics and Bio-Diplomacy session, World Congress of the Society for the Arts and Sciences in Brno, Czech Republic Publication of the 6th volume of Biopolitics - The Bio-Environment, International Sakharov Festival 2 B.I.O. publications on business

Awards - Distinctions Appointment as Commissioner on The Global Commission to Fund the United Nations Major B.I.O. International Event/Bios Prize First Bios Prize Awarded to Commander Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Musée de la Marine, Paris BioNews no. 6, April 1996 p. 1. Programme, Photos B.I.O. International Conferences The Bio-Environment and International Co-operation - A Hellenic-Ukrainian Symposium, under the auspices of Ambassador Boris Korneyenko. Programme, Photos B.I.O. discussion panel, Europa Dialog '96 conference, organised by Mischka Kinderhilfe on the occasion of M. Gorbachev's visit to Frankfurt, Landeszentralbank, Frankfurt, Germany. Programme, Photos 1-2 Series of B.I.O. discussion panels, "Gazi" Cultural Centre of the City of Athens. Programme, Photos Biopolitics discussion panel, Piraeus University of Economics. Programme Session on Biopolitics and Bio-Diplomacy, World Congress of the Society for Arts and Sciences, Brno, Czech Republic. Programme, Photos Round Table discussion on Biopolitics with the participation of Rectors from eight Czech and Slovak universities Youth Bio-Olympiad '96, St. Petersburg, Russia Conferences - Seminars - Roundtable Discussions Keynote address at the First Biopolitics "White Land" Chapter Conference on Scientific and Technological Bases for a Global Energy System, St. Petersburg, Russia. Programme Keynote address, Habitat Conference, Moscow Keynote address, Fifth Yugoslav Ecological Congress, Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Programme Keynote address, The Convocation of Acropolis Conference, organised by the National Technical University of Athens. Programme Lecture, The Black Sea, Caspian and Mediterranean Seas: A Turntable Between Three Continents Workshop, BSEC International Conference, Istanbul, Turkey Keynote Speeches/Lectures/Special Events Keynote address, International Inner Wheel Day, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens. Programme Lecture, St. Petersburg State Technological University for Plant Polymers, Russia Lecture, D.I. Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia Lecture, Lomonosov Moscow State University Lecture, Rotary Club of Parnitha Lecture, Italian School of Athens Keynote address, European Commission Centre, Athens Lecture, "Dialectikos" Club of Athens. Programme, Photos Lecture, Istanbul Technical University, Turkey Lecture, Marmara University, Turkey. Programme Lecture, Athens Club. Programme Lecture, Kalavryta Cultural Society, Greece. Programme, Photos Lecture, Andros Municipal Theatre, Greece Lecture, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts Publications Publication, Business Strategy for the Bio-Environment, Volume II, English. Proceedings from a Corporate Symposium at the Harvard Club of New York City, 1995 (105 pp.) Publication, Profit and the Bio-Environment - Business Strategy for the Bio-Environment, Volume III in English and Greek. Proceedings from the International Conference on Environmentally-Compatible Business Strategy, Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, October 1995 (English 239 pp., Greek 271 pp.) BioNews no. 5 January 1996, p.3 Media Weekly feature articles in the Athenian daily "Adesmeutos" Weekly radio programme B.I.O. articles published on a monthly basis in the "Greek Business Journal" All B.I.O. publications are made available on the World Wide Web (http://www.hol.gr/bio) BioNews no. 5, January 1996, p.1, 16

PROGRESS 1995 Highlights Nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize Profit and the Bio-Environment - International business conference International BIO Conference in Adana, Turkey Hellenic-Czech Symposium I.U.B.E. Visiting Scholars Program launched BIO goes online with new BIO web site

Awards - Distinctions Nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, by Nobel Laureate and Co-President of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War, Professor Sergei Kolesnikov BioNews no. 6, April 1996, p. 17 B.I.O. International Conferences Hellenic-Czech Symposium on Biopolitics - The Bio-Environment - Bio-Culture in the Next Millennium, under the auspices of the Ambassador of the Czech Republic Professor Jiri Marvan and the sponsorship of Czech Airlines BioNews no. 4, Oct. 1995, p. 1 , BioNews no. 6, April 1996, p. 20, Programme, Photos Seventh International B.I.O. Conference. "Biopolitics Education in the Year 2000," Adana, Turkey BioNews no.4, Oct.1995, p.4, BioNews no. 6, April 1996, p. 2. Programme, Photos B.I.O. - Turkey cooperation "Profit and the Bio-Environment," in co-operation with the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Fourth B.I.O. Conference on Business Strategy for the Bio-Environment BioNews no. 5 January 1996 p. 3. Programme, Photos Conferences - Seminars - Roundtable Discussions Round Table Discussion on Biopolitics, City of Athens Cultural Centre UNESCO International Conference on Biosphere Reserves, Spain. Programme, Photos Official Invitation to the Ecoaqua Mostra Mare Ambiente in Genoa, Italy. Programme Participation in the State of the World Forum, San Francisco, USA Participation in the IVe Rencontres Environnementales de Genève - La mutation écologique des entreprises, Geneva, Switzerland. Programme Presentation at the First International Multidisciplinary Conference on Human Behaviour and the Meaning of Modern Humanism, Delphi, Greece. Programme Keynote Speeches/Lectures/Special Events Keynote address at the Rotary Club Annual Conference in Kos. Photos Keynote address for the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations at "Parnassos" Cultural Centre, organised by the United Nations Association of Greece. Programme Keynote address, Hellenic-American Union on the occasion of Earth Day '95. Programme Keynote address at the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. Programme, Photos Keynote address at the Rotary Club of East Attica Celebrative Dinner, Athens Keynote address at Koinotis Dionysou Cultural Centre, Athens Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology 75-Year Anniversary Jubilee, Moscow, Russia Closing address, International Business Forms Industries (IBFI) 7th European Annual Meeting for leading executives in information technology, Prague, Czech Republic. Keynote Address at the Rotary Club of Ammohostos, Cyprus. Programme Keynote address at the ALPINE Graduation Ceremony, Athens. Programme Keynote address at the Municipal Centre of Nea Ionia, Athens. Programme Lecture at the Hellenic Meteorological Society, Athens Keynote address, Euro-Chinese Centre for Research and Development Conference, Athens. Programme Keynote address, Bio-Strategy Conference, Hellenic Biotechnology Society, Athens. Programme B.I.O. Activities B.I.O. establishes its web site. B.I.O. Events Biopolitics seminar at The World Bank, Washington DC, USA. Programme Third Symposium on Business Strategy for the Bio-Environment, The Harvard Club of New York City, USA BioNews no. 4, October 1995, p. 6-7. Programme, Photos Biopolitics seminar at Maliotis Centre, Boston, USA Official offer of the Rector of Lomonosov Moscow State University for the university to participate in the B.I.O. Exchange of Scholars Program Official invitation to The Athens Summit. Programme B.I.O. and the I.U.B.E. join the MED-CAMPUS Project Official Launching of the International University for the Bio-Environment Visiting Scholars Program at the I.U.B.E. Rodini Centre in Rhodes BioNews no. 5 January 1996, p. 14. Photos Meeting with the Committee on Legislative Provision of Freedom of Speech and Mass Media, Supreme Rada (Parliament) of Ukraine - Extensive Discussions and Presentations to Parliamentarian Commissions. Programme Participation in the HELECO Environmental Technology for the Mediterranean Area 2nd International Exhibition and Conference, Athens Publications Publication, Business Strategy for the Bio-Environment, Volume I, English. Proceedings, Second B.I.O. symposium on Business Strategy for the Bio-Environment, 1993 (168 pp.) Publication, Biopolitics - The Bio-Environment - Bio-Culture in the Next Millennium, proceedings from a Hellenic-Czech Cultural Symposium, Athens 1995 (104 pp.) Media Radio and Television Interviews in Greece and the USA Extensive Media Coverage of B.I.O. Weekly Radio Programs on Biopolitics Article in East Europe Light. Weekly feature articles in the Athenian daily "Adesmeutos" B.I.O. articles published on a monthly basis in the "Greek Diplomatic Life"

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