Distinctions.

• B.I.O. President is awarded an Honorary Diploma by the Minister of Emergencies of Ukraine, V. Baloga at the Embassy of Ukraine in Athens, Greece Press Release (English) , Press Release (Russian)
• Award to B.I.O. President for her action in the field of environmental protection by the UNESCO Club of the Department of Piraeus and Islands Award

Programmes in bio-education

• Extensive e-learning programmes in biopolicy and sustainable development for international students. Courses on: Green Salary, Food, Agriculture and the Environment, Biopolis – Sustainable Urban Development, Forest Management
• Extensive e-learning programmes in biopolicy and sustainable development for Greek students. 1st semester: Biopolicy - Tourism - Development, Green Salary and Climate Change Comments:: Biopolicy – Tourism – Development, Green Salary, Climate Change (Greek) & 2nd sememster: Sustainable Agriculture, Biopolis – Sustainable Urban Development and Forest Protection, with more than 4000 subscriptions from students.
• Cooperation with Universidad Azteca Mexico in undergraduate and graduate programmes in biopolicy to be conducted online via BIO’s e-learning platform.
  
  
• B.I.O. conferences

• "A New Strategy for the Public Power Corporation," lecture by Professor Arthouros Zervos, Chief Executive Officer, Greek Public Power Corporation, jointly sponsored by the Biopolitics International Organisation and the Hellenic Chapter of the Club of Rome, Athens Press Release Photos Arthuros Zervos' speech
• 16th Annual Youth Bios Olympiad in St. Petersburg, Russia
• "Biopolicy - Perspectives of Hope," roundtable organized in cooperation with the Hellenic Chapter of the Club of Rome at the Athens Money Show Programme (English) , Programme (Greek) , Press Release (English) , Press Release (Greek)
  

Seminars/conferences/special events

• Participation in a lecture on "Europe in Crisis" organised by the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), Athens, Greece
• Participation in the XVIIth General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life at the Vatican
• Participation in a conference on "Innovative Solutions for Geothermal Energy Financing," organised by the Institute of Energy for South East Europe (IENE), Athens, Greece
• Participation in a lecture organized by the Institute for Democracy Constantinos Karamanlis and delivered by Mr. James Roberts, Research Fellow for Economic Freedom and Growth at the Center for International Trade and Economics (CITE)
• Speaker at a special event organised by the Vienna Economic Forum in Vienna, Austria
• Speaker at the conference on "Greener Europe – Greener World? Preparing for the 2012 Rio Summit on Sustainable Development – The Contribution of Civil Society in Europe," organized by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels, Belgium Programme President's Speech
• Participation in a lunch conference organized by the Brussels–EU Chapter of the Club of Rome in collaboration with VIRA (Vlaams-Nederlandse Vereniging voor Internationale Relaties – Anders) and IERPE (Institut Europeen pour la Politique de l’Eau), in Brussels, Belgium
• Keynote speaker at the 14th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul with the participation of heads of state, leaders and business executive President's Speech Photo
• Participation in a conference organized by Transparency International Greece, in Athens
• Participation in a lecture delivered by Academician Sir Vasilis Markezinis, in Athens, Greece
• Participation in a conference organized by the Hellenic-Russian Association for European Security in Athens, Greece
• Participation in the "15th Roundtable with the Government of Greece" at the Economist Conference, Athens, Greece
• Participation in the Vienna Economic Forum, Istanbul, Turkey
• Keynote speaker at the 10th Balkan Political Club meeting with the presence of former heads of states and businessmen from Balkan countries, Sofia, Bulgaria Programme Participants President's Speech Photo
• Participation in a conference on the role of the media in the time of national crises organized by the Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), Athens, Greece
  Participation at a conference organized by the Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) on the Turkish national elections
• Opening and keynote speaker at a symposium on "Benefaction, the Olympic Values and Humanitarian Standards" at the Zappeion Megaron, Athens, Greece Programme
• Keynote speaker at a conference organized by the Municipality of Volos.
• Opening speaker at an international conference on "Indivisibility of Security in International Relations" organized by the Slaviani Foundation, Sofia, Bulgaria Programme, Participants, President's Speech
• Main lecturer at the School of Young Leaders, sponsored by the Cabinet of the President of the Republic of Macedonia, Ohrid, F.Y.R.O.M.
• Participation in a roundtable conference luncheon hosted by the UCB Group and by the American- European Community Association (AECA) in Brussels, Belgium Participants
• Roundtable chair and main speaker at the VII World Conference on Bioethics, Gijon, Spain. Programme, Full Speech
• Participation in the World Society for Ekistics Executive Council Meeting
• Keynote speaker at a conference on "Exploring Leadership," sponsored by AIESEC (Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales), Athens
• Participation in the 80th Aurelio Peccei Lecture sponsored by the Brussels-EU Chapter of the Club of Rome in honor of Prof. Dennis Meadows, Brussels, Belgium Participants
• Participation in the 20th Annual International Symposium on "Transatlantic Security and Financial Crisis," organized by the Greek Association for Atlantic and European Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Athens
• Keynote speaker at the conference of the Greek Society of Benefactors, Zappeion, Athens Programme
• Participation in the Annual Conference on the Greek Economy, sponsored by the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Athens
• Participation in a conference sponsored by the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises’ Council for Sustainable Development, Athens
  
  
• B.I.O. publications

• "Biopolicy – Tourism – Development," a book on environmental and cultural tourism (in Greek) Press Release
• "Biopolicy – Building a Green Society," paper published in the second issue of Cadmus the official journal of the South-East European Division of The World Academy of Art and Science
• Papers submitted to the following international conferences:
  - Biopolicy – Needed New Dimensions for Rio+20, at the conference on "Greener Europe – Greener World? Preparing for the 2012 Rio Summit on Sustainable Development – The Contribution of Civil Society in Europe," organized by the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in Brussels, Belgium Paper
  - Biopolicy for a Green Economy – Needed New Dimensions for Rio+20, at the 14th Eurasian Economic Summit, Istanbul, Turkey Paper
  - Biopolicy - Establishing Needed Priorities for Rio+20 at the 10th Balkan Political Club meeting with the presence of former heads of states and businessmen from Balkan countries, Sofia, Bulgaria Paper
• -Bio-Defence Development Model, A Pathway to World Security, at the conference on "Indivisibility of Security in International Relations" organized by the Slaviani Foundation, Sofia, Bulgaria Paper
  -Biopolicy – Ethical Responsibilities for Rio + 20, at the VII World Conference on Bioethics, Gijon, Spain Paper
  

Media coverage

• • Press coverage by GoGreen newsletter, Eleftheri Ora tis Kyriakis, Perivallon 21
  • B.I.O. website www.biopolitics.gr features news and information on all B.I.O. activities and projects

Honours, distinctions, memberships

• Re-Nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize
• Albert Schweitzer Gold Medal awarded to B.I.O. President
• Hononary Plaque to B.I.O. President by the Rector of Yildiz Technical University
• President is elected Member of the Board of Trustees of the American University of Rome
• 2010 International Peace Prize Award awarded to B.I.O. President, by the American Biographical Institute.
• B.I.O. signs a memorandum of cooperation with Citizen in Deed, a state supported organisation encouraging volunteerism, international partnerships, and strengthening international civil society
• B.I.O. signs a memorandum of cooperation with the Vienna Economic Forum, a forum that aims to promote economic cooperation between countries from the Adriatic to the Black Sea Memorandum of Cooperation

Programmes in bio-education

• Extensive e-learning programmes in biopolicy and sustainable development in cooperation with the Hellenic General Secretariat for Youth. Courses on: Climate Change (Comments), Green Salary (Comments) , Biopolis - Sustainable Urban Management (Comments), Protection of the Forests (Comments). Nearly 4,000 registrations were received.
• Cooperation with Turkey through a series of e-learning modules on biopolicy and sustainable development. B.I.O. - Turkey cooperation
• Extensive e-learning programmes in biopolicy and sustainable development for international students from 119 countries.

B.I.O. conferences

• A Jubilee Celebration for the 15th Annual Youth Bios Olympiad in St. Petersburg, Russia Programme, Press Release (EN) , Press Release (GR)

Seminars/conferences/special events

B.I.O. President participates:

• in the XVIth General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life at the Vatican
• as a main speaker on "Aviation and Environmental Strategies" at a conference sponsored by iForce Communications S.A. in Athens, Greece Press Release, Programme
• as a main speaker at the 20th international conference on "Environmental Protection is a Must" in Alexandria, Egypt Programme, Photos, Abstract
• attends a conference on "State & Corruption" organised by Transparency International Greece, in Athens
• as a main speaker on "Biopolitics – Biotourism: Building a Green Society" at a conference organised by the Hellenic Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Athens, Greece Programme, Photo, Abstract, Speech
• as a speaker at the Vienna Economic Forum conference in Sofia, Bulgaria Programme,
• attends the "14th Roundtable with the Greek Government" at the Economist Conference on "What is Shaping the Global Agenda?" held in Athens, Greece
• as a keynote speaker at the 13th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul with the participation of heads of state, leaders and businessmen Programme, Abstract
• as a main speaker in the opening session of the conference on "New Perspectives of Eco-Technology and Eco-Economy" hosted by Yildiz Technical University in Istanbul, Turkey Programme, Abstract, Honorary Plaque to B.I.O. President by the Rector of Yildiz Technical University
• as a main speaker on "Biopolicy: International Court of the Environment: A Prerequisite for Building a Green Society" at a conference sponsored by the International Court of the Environment Foundation, Rome, Italy Programme, Speech
• as a main speaker on "Biopolicy: Economic and Environmental Crises – the Opportunity to Build a Green Society" at the BioNeers Global Conference, in Driebergen, Netherlands
• attends a special event celebrating the cultural heritage of the region of Koroni in southern Greece, sponsored by the Maniatakeion Foundation Programme
• attends a conference at the European Parliament on "Environment, Development & Security: New Ideas, Fast Action", in Brussels, Belgium Programme List of Participants
• contributes a paper at the Interpolitex Intersecurity Forum 2010, Moscow, Russia
• as a keynote speaker at the Board of Trustees Meeting of the American University of Rome, in Rome, Italy Programme Photo
• attends a lecture by Jacques Diouf, Director-General at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in Athens, Greece
• attends a discussion organised by ELIAMEP on "Greek-Turkish Relations: current status, future prospects" in Athens, Greece
• attends a lecture by Academician Sir Vasilis Markezinis, in Athens, Greece
• attends an Economist conference themed "Second Sustainability Summit: the green agenda after Copenhagen" in Athens, Greece
• as a panel moderator on "Local Commitments to a Globalised World" at the Club of Rome Annual Assembly, in Winterthur, Switzerland Programme Photo List of Attendants
• attends a joint meeting by the Konstantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung on "Securing Prosperity for All" in Athens, Greece
• contributes a paper with Prof. Rusen Keles at the World Society for Ekistics conference in Mumbai, India
• as a main speaker at the 7th Vienna Economic Forum conference on "Stable Economy – Challenge and Responsibility" in Vienna, Austria Programme, Paper, Photo
• attends as a keynote speaker and honorary guest the International conference of the Ecological Movement of Uzbekistan on "Transboundary Environmental Problems of Central Asia: Application of International Legal Mechanisms for Their Solution," in Tashkent, Uzbekistan Abstract
• attends the 15th National Conference for Energy "Energy & Development 2010" of the Institute of Energy for South East Europe (IENE), in Athens, Greece
• attends the 5th Annual Lecture of the International Centre for Black Sea Studies, delivered by Mr. Achim Steiner, United Nations Under-Secretary General and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, in Athens, Greece
• as a main speaker at the Black Sea Business Forum "The New Era of Green Entrepreneurship" in Thessaloniki, Greece Abstract Programme

B.I.O. publications

• Environmental Education for Sustainable Development in Turkey – Cooperation between Greece and Turkey in the development and dissemination of educational material for agriculture and rural development. Book, CD- rom.
• Sustainable Development and Promotion of Youth Participation for Building a Green Society. Topics: Climate Change, Green Salary, Biopolis - Sustainable Urban Management, Protection of the Forests. Book, CD - rom.
• Abstracts & papers submitted to the following international conferences:
  - Biopolicy – Overcoming the crisis in values and building a green society at the 20th international conference on Environmental Protection is a Must, Alexandria, Egypt
  - Biopolicy: Biotourism – Building a Green Society at the Hellenic Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Athens, Greece
  - Biopolicy: International Court of the Environment – A Prerequisite for Building a Green Society at the International Court of the Environment Foundation in Rome, Italy
  - Biopolicy: Bios as a guide for energy and development at the 15th National Conference for Energy of the Institute of Energy for South East Europe (IENE), Athens, Greece
  - Aviation and Environmental Strategies at the 5th yearly conference on Aviation – Present and Future by iForce Communications, Athens, Greece
  - Biopolis-An Urban Development Model: Networking, Education and Culture, a joint paper with Professor Rusen Keles at theWorld Society of Ekistics, in Mumbai, India
  - Biopolicy – Overcoming the Crisis in Values Through Leadership with a Vision at the 13th Eurasian Economic Summit of the Marmara Foundation, Istanbul, Turkey
  - Biopolicy: Economic and Environmental Crises - The Opportunity to Build a Green Society at the Yildiz Technical University’s international conference on New Perspectives in Eco-Technology and Eco-Economy
  - Bio-defense Development Model, A Pathway to World Security at the Interpolitex Intersecurity Forum 2010, Moscow, Russia
  - Biopolicy: New Strategies in Energy and Tourism, Green Entrepreneurship Choices at the Black Sea Business Forum on the New Era of Green Entrepreneurship, Thessaloniki, Greece
  - Bio-diplomacy: A Model for Solving Transboundary Environmental Problems, at the Ecological Movement of Uzbekistan’s international conference on Transboundary Ecological Problems of Central Asia: the application of international legal mechanisms for their solution, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
  - Biopolicy Development Model, A Pathway to a Stable Economy and Security, at the 7th Vienna Economic Forum
  - Biopolicy: Building a Green Society, A Needed Model for South Eastern Europe at the Vienna Economic Talks – Sofia Meeting, Sofia, Bulgaria

Media coverage

• Nobel nomination wins support from the Turkish press.
  Article: Biopolitics is the key to a better world. Daily News - Hurriyet
  Article: Biopolitics is the key to a better world. Marmara Foundation
  Article: Turklerden Nobel'e Yunanli aday. Aksam Gazetesi
  Article: Atina’ya Nobel jesti. Star
• Press coverage by Real News and the Athenian Courier
• President's interview in IM MAGAZINE Portugal
  

Honours, distinctions, memberships

• Woman of the Year Award from the American Biographical Institute

Programmes in bio-education

• Extensive education e-learning programs for Youth in biopolicy and sustainable development in cooperation with the Hellenic General Secretariat for Youth. Courses on: Climate Change, Green Salary, Sustainable Urban Management, Protection of the Forests
• Cooperation with Montenegro through a series of education e-learning modules on biopolicy and sustainable development.
• Cooperation with Turkey through a series of education e-learning modules on biopolicy and sustainable development. B.I.O. - Turkey cooperation
  

B.I.O. conferences

• Symposium on "Economic and Environmental Crises, An Opportunity to Build a Green Society" , Office of the European Parliament in Greece, Athens. Press Release, Programme, Photos
• 14h Annual Youth Bios Olympiad in St. Petersburg, Russia. Programme
• Symposium on "Expectations for Copenhagen", Office of the European Parliament in Greece, Athens. Press Release, Programme, Photos
• Symposium on "Climate Change and Impact on Agriculture - Planning the Common Agricultural Policy in view of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference", funded by the Leonardo da Vinci Farm Forward project, Hellenic American Union, Athens. Press Release, Programme
• Symposium on "Biopolitics – Building a Green Society, Climate Change – Strategy After Copenhagen" , Athens Money Show, Hilton Hotel, Athens. Press Release, Programme
  

Seminars/conferences/special events

• Speaker at the "Future Capitals Summit on "Building a Green Society – Vision for a New Future of Hope" with the presence of numerous heads of states, scientists and businessmen, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Speakers
• Attendance at a roundtable organized by Eliamep and IOBE, Athens, Greece. Programme
• Speaker at the Balkan Political Club meeting with the presence of former heads of states and businessmen from Balkan countries, Ohrid, F.Y.R.O.M.
  President's Speech, Press Release - Photos
• Speaker at the Bulgaria Business & Investment Summit organised by Euroconvention with speakers from the business and financial world,Sofia, Bulgaria. President's Speech, Speakers
• Invitation to attend the Open Forum ’09 organised by the Hellenic Federation of Enterprises (SEV) , Athens. Programme
• Invitation to attend at the annual Transparency International event organized by Transparency International Greece, Athens. Programme
• Participation at the "Biodiversity Protection- Beyond 2010" meeting organized by the European Commission, Athens, Greece.
• Keynote speaker on "Biopolicy – Building a Green Society, Economic and Environmental Challenges" at the 12th Eurasian Economic Summit organised by the Marmara Foundation with the presence of numerous heads of states, religious leaders and businessmen, Istanbul, Turkey
• Invitation to participate at the Athens Summit meeting on" The Road to Copenhagen: Managing Climate Change & Energy Security in Southeast Europe and Beyond" organised by the European Union, Athens, Greece
• Invitation as Member of the Board to speak on "Biopolicy – Ethics for Peace" at the VI World Conference on Bioethics, Gijon, Spain. Programme
• Speech and presentation at the Valdor 2009 Symposium (Values in Decisions on Risk) on Biopolicy – Building a Green Society, A Strategy of Security and Transparency", Stockholm, Sweden. Programme
• Attendance at a Turkish meeting together with partners from Ankara in view of the "Educational program for the Millennium Development Goals, Sustainable Development and Reduction of Poverty" program, Ankara, Turkey
• Speaker at a conference on Financing and Investing in Climate Change- Renewable Energy, Environmental Resources Management and Energy Efficiency organised by Euroconvention with the presence of speakers from the business and financial world Copenhagen, Denmark. Programme
• Main speaker at Dr Maria de Jesus Barroso Soares’ ceremony for the publication of her book "Não às armas. Contents
• Speaker at the Balkan Political Club meeting with the presence of former heads of states and businessmen from Balkan countries, Istanbul, Turkey. President's Speech
• Opening speaker at the World Society for Ekistics conference on "Biopolis and Climate Change Mitigation – The Building of Green Cities", Antalya, Turkey. President's Abstract, Programme
• Speaker at the Club of Rome Global Assembly on Climate, Energy and Economic Recovery, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Programme
• Speaker at the "6th Vienna Economic Forum" with the presence of leading figures from the financial and political world, Vienna Austria. Programme
• Speaker and panel moderator at the 2020 Lebanon National Summit, Beirut, Lebanon. Programme, Panel Moderator
• Speaker at the Ecocity World Summit 2009, Istanbul, Turkey. Programme, President's Abstract, Speakers

B.I.O. publications

• "Montenegro - Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development, Education and Transfer of Knowhow for the Millenium Development Goals" in English Book, CD-rom

Media coverage

• International television interviews, extensive press coverage and contributions in international publications.
• Inclusions in a special issue on de-growth by the University of Barcelona, a book by the Club of Rome on "Which Forces are Driving Europe," and Dr Maria de Jesus Barroso Soares’ book "Não às armas". Contents
• Articles in Naftemboriki, Eleftheri Ora, Foni tis Rodopis, Perivallon 21 newspaper
• B.I.O. website www.biopolitics.gr features news and information on all B.I.O. activities and projects

Honours, distinctions, memberships

• President renominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a Member of the Swedish Parliament
• President nominated for the Dubai International Award for Best Practices to Improve the Living Environment
• Visiting Professor, Dean and Doyen Honoraire at the Nouvelle Universite Europeenne in Brussels
• BIO President elected President and Founder of the Hellenic Chapter of the Club of Rome.

Programmes in bio-education

• Extensive educational e-learning programs on biopolicy – sustainable development with nearly 1600 students from 78 countries. (I.U.B.E.) http://elearning.biopolitics.gr
• Nearly one hundred distinguished personalities, scientists, politicians and other governmental authorities from Nepal take part in the e-learning courses that B.I.O. is offering, in cooperation with its Nepalese representative Dr. Singh.
• Management of the Sustainable Urban Module and preparation of the website for the Leonardo da Vinci Programme.
• Participation in the Leonardo da Vinci Farm Forward educational programme on "Transferring Knowledge and Skills for Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture to Agricultural Workers in Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Cyprus through Innovative e-Learning Content."
• Extensive education e-learning program for Youth in biopolicy and sustainable development in cooperation with the Hellenic General Secretariat for Youth.
• Cooperation with Montenegro through a series of education e-learning modules on biopolicy and sustainable development.

B.I.O. conferences

• "Biopolicy – Building a Green Society," roundtable held within the framework of the Athens Money Show. Programme, Press release Gr
• "Working for the Environment – Working for the Future" seminar and workshop held in cooperation with the Municipality of New Psychico, Athens. Programme, Press Release Gr
• 13th Annual Youth Bios Olympiad in St. Petersburg, Russia. Programme
• "Working for the Environment, Working for the Future", organisation and roundtable chair promoting environmental jobs and the B.I.O. Green Salaries project in cooperation with the Ministry of Labour and the General Secretariat of Youth, Ioannina. Programme Gr, Press Release Gr
• Organisation and coordination of the Hellenic Chapter of the Club of Rome event inaugural event featuring Professor Nikiforos Diamandouros as a keynote speaker, Athens Club.
  Programme, Press release
• Biopolitics International Organisation and Hellenic Chapter of the Club of Rome symposium on The Greek Economy after the Global Crisis - In Search of a New Paradigm for Development" , Athens Club, Athens. Press Release
• Organisation and roundtable chair on "Environmental and Economic Crises, The Need to Build a Green Society - Green Salary and the Reversal of Unemployment" Athens Money Show, Hilton Hotel. Programme, Photos

Seminars/conferences/special events

• Participation in the annual conference of "Transparency International," Athens
• Keynote address and presentation of the project’s website and module on Sustainable Urban Management at the Partner’s meeting for the Leonardo da Vinci project on "Promoting Urban Sustainable Development in Local Authorities," Sabadell, Spain. Programme
• Speech at the conference on "Beyond Global Warming," hosted by the President of the World Academy of Art and Science, University of Pittsburgh, USA. Programme
• Invitation as keynote speaker at the opening session of the State Conference on the Aral Sea, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Could not attend)
• Presentation at the kick-off meeting of the Leonardo da Vinci project on "Transferring Knowledge and Skills for Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture to Agricultural Workers in Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Cyprus through Innovative e-Learning Content," Nicosia, Cyprus
• Participation as Founding Member in the launching of the "Learning without Borders" initiative in Cairo, Egypt
• Co-Chairing of the session on "Education for Competitiveness and Competitive Education" at the conference on "Europe after Lisbon: Intertwining Sustainability and Competitiveness," hosted by the Club of Rome and the South-eastern Europe Division of the World Academy of Art and Science, Ljubljana, Slovenia. Programme
• Keynote lecture at the Pyrna cultural center, Kifissia, Athens
• Keynote lecture at the Municipality of Keratsini, Athens. Programme
• Keynote address at the 18th International Conference on "Environmental Protection is a Must," Alexandria, Egypt
• Participation in the European Conference of the National Associations of the Club of Rome, Bucharest, Romania. Programme
• Participation and greeting at a distinguished event for the presentation of a 6-volume Festschrift in honour of Professor Rusen Keles, illustrious scholar and eminent B.I.O. Trustee, Ankara, Turkey. Contribution by Professor Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis En, Contribution by Professor Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis Tr B.I.O. - Turkey cooperation
• Participation in the Annual Conference of The Club of Rome, Rome, Italy
• Keynote presentation at the First Adriatic-Ionian Intercultural Dialogue Conference, Corfu, Greece. Conclusions, Programme, Poster
• Keynote speech and presentation in the PROUD Forum on "Promoting Urban Sustainable Development in Local Authorities," Budapest, Hungary. Programme
• Keynote speech and presentation in the PROUD Forum on "Promoting Urban Sustainable Development in Local Authorities," Prague, Czech Republic. Programme
• Speech and presentation at the Farm Forward event in Athens.
• Participation at the Black Sea Energy Conference in Athens.
• Keynote speech at the International Conference on "People with disabilities in Ancient Greece", as organized by the NGO "Actions of Solidarity in the Mediterranean and the Balkans", Thasos. Programme
• Participation at the IENE- 2nd Energy Week, Athens.Programme
• Participation at the Corporate Social Responsibility conference (CSR) in Athens. Programme
• Roundtable participation at the CEDEFOP and European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training event on "Climate Change" in Thessaloniki. Programme
• Participation at the 13th International Anti-Corruption Conference, Athens. Programme
• Participation at the "Last Stop for Climate Action before Poznan" hosted by the Road to Copenhagen Conference, Brussels. Programme
• Participation at the Global Contract on Climate Justice/New Approach in Intl Relations Conference hosted by the Club of Rome in Brussels, Belgium. Programme
• Keynote speech at the Greek Institute for Aviation (El.IN.A.AS.) on "Biopolicy-A Green Strategy for Aviation". Programme
• Participation at the "International Environmental Dialogue" at the Danish Embassy, Ledra Marriot, Athens
• Speaker at the "L'Entreprise et l'Union pour la Méditerranée: IACE-Enterprise Days 2008 with the participation of state leaders , businessmen, journalists and academicians, Sousse, Tunisia. Programme

B.I.O. publications

• BIO Poznan Copenhagen recommendations
• B.I.O. website: "Working for the Environment, Working for the Future" in collaboration with the Neo Psychico Municipality. http://www.biopolitics.gr/psihiko
• B.I.O. website: "Working for the Environment, Working for the Future" in collaboration with the Drama Municipality.
• B.I.O. website: "Working for the Environment, Working for the Future" in Ioannina, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour.
• B.I.O. website: "Sustainable Development and Youth – E-learning – Green Employment – Green Salaries" in collaboration with the General Secretariat for Youth.
• Working for the environment, working for the future
  in collaboration with the Neo Psychico Municipality CD-rom
• Working for the environment, working for the future
  in collaboration with Drama Municipality CD-rom
• Working for the environment, working for the future
  in collaboration with Ioannina Municipality CD-rom
• Proud CD and website: "Promoting Urban Sustainable Development in Local Authorities" for the Leonardo da Vinci Programme., www.proudcities.gr
• Green Salary – Reversing Unemployment through Environmental Protection (English and Greek version)
• Studies on the management of cities reaching zero pollution levels
• Extensive study and research on climate change
• A CD compilation of a pilot study and e-learning educational material on biopolicy: a) People with a Disability in Modern Society, b) Common Agricultural Policy, c) Green Salary, d) Food and Agriculture, e) Mythos and the Environment, f) Health and the Environment.
• Six Greek pilot study books, in Greek financed by the General Secretariat of Youth, on:
  - People with a Disability in Modern Society
  - Common Agricultural Policy
  - Green Salary
  - Food and Agriculture
  - Mythos and the Environment
  - Health and the Environment

Media coverage

• International television interviews, extensive press coverage and contributions to international publications
• Numerous newspaper articles and book chapters for Imerisia, Apogevmatini, Europaiki Ekfrasi and Presscode.
• B.I.O. website www.biopolitics.gr features news and information on all B.I.O. activities and projects

Honours, distinctions, memberships

Programmes in bio-education

B.I.O. conferences

Seminars/conferences/special events

Publications

• Agni Vlavianos-Arvanitis, "Biopolicy – an effort to reverse the crisis in values," Proceedings of the the bioethics conference on "Judging Values," Karlsruhe, Germany
• Agni Vlavianos-Arvanitis, "Bio-education: a needed vision for building the future," Proceedigns of the conference of the 9th International Conference of the Balkan Political Club
• Agni Vlavianos-Arvanitis, "Francophony – hope for a better quality of life for all," Proceedigns of the Francophone Conference of the Balkan Political Club (in French)

B.I.O. publications

• "Environmental Education for Sustainable Development and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka" (in English and Sinhala)
• "Environmental Education for Sustainable Development and Reconstruction in Sri Lanka" (CD-Rom)

Media coverage

Honours, distinctions, memberships

Programmes in bio-education

Seminars/conferences/special events

Publications

B.I.O. publications

Media coverage

Honours and distinctions

• The B.I.O. President is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a Swedish Member of Parliament

• The B.I.O. President is appointed Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science

• The B.I.O. President is appointed Visiting Professor of Bioethics at the Department of International and European Studies, Panteion University, Athens
• The B.I.O. President is unanimously elected by the mayor and council of the city of Drama as an Honorary Citizen, Drama, Greece
• The B.I.O. President receives 'Peace and Environment' Award from the Euro-Arab Centre of Cooperation, Alexandria, Egypt
• The B.I.O. President is appointed Deputy of the South East Europe Division (SEED) of the World Academy of Art and Science

B.I.O. international conferences

• Symposium on "Hellenic-Turkish Cooperation in Biopolitics" held in Athens, Greece. Highlights en, Highlights gr, Programme en, Programme gr B.I.O. - Turkey cooperation
• Symposium on "Hellenic-Turkish Cooperation in Biopolitics" held at Ankara University, Turkey
• "To speak for the world - a selection of speeches and statements by Dag Hammarskjold, Secretary-General of the United Nations 1953-1961," book presentation in commemoration of Dag Hammarskjold's centenary, attended by Ambassadors, official representatives and academics from 26 countries, Athens. Press release, Programme
• 10th Annual Youth Bios Olympiad, St. Petersburg, Russia. BioNews No 44, p.3
• Co-organisation of the annual conference of the European Council on Managing the Environment, Athens
• Profit and the Bio-Environment: Building a New Society of Hope, Athens Money Show. Roundtable discussions with the participation of government representatives, Ambassadors, environmental experts and business executives. Programme En, Programme Gr

Programmes in bio-education

• Implementation of 14 tutor-supported, e-learning courses in agriculture, architecture, diplomacy, economics, energy, ethics, health, history, legislation, technology, tourism, waste management, the EU's common agricultural policy, and people with a disability in modern society; with participants in 66 countries
• Launching of e-learning programme for government officials, public servants as well as individuals in Nigeria, Cameroon and other Sub-Saharan African countries
• Participation in "Youth Farm" Leonardo da Vinci educational programme for young farmers, coordinated by Intercollege Cyprus.
• Participation in the World Bank's Research Alliance for Development

Seminars/conferences/special events

• The B.I.O. President delivers keynote speech, 12th International Conference of the World Society for Hellenism and Orthodoxy Athens
• As Corresponding Member of the Pontifical Academy for Life, the B.I.O. President participated in the eleventh Annual General Assembly of the Academy, The Vatican
• Participation in the "Symposium on the Worldwatch Institute Report, State of the World: Redefining Global Security" EU Parliament, Brussels
• Participation at the conference on "Deconstructing Democracy - The Limits of Privatisation," hosted by the Club of Rome, Brussels - EU Chapter at the Royal Academy of Belgium
• The B.I.O. President participates as Official Delegate of the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO at the "First intergovernmental meeting of experts aimed at finalising a draft of a declaration on universal norms on bioethics," Paris
• The B.I.O. President delivers keynote address and participation in Scientific Committee, International Congress on Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources in Industry and Construction, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
• B.I.O. establishes cooperation with the Global Marshall Plan initiative, based in Germany
• B.I.O. establishes cooperation with the Borneo Tropical Rainforest Foundation and submits joint proposal for the implementation of e-learning courses in environmental education to the Government of Malaysia
• The B.I.O. President delivers keynote speech, 15th Conference on "Environmental protection is a Must," Alexandria, Egypt
• Participation in 'Economist' conference, Athens, Greece
• The B.I.O. President as member of the Euro-Arab Council participated in ceremony to award Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum with the 'Peace and Environment', Dubai
• Participation in the Annual Bank Conference on Development Economics, sponsored by the World Bank, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
• The B.I.O. President is keynote speaker at the conference on " Accessibility to Life" organised by the Paraplegic Society of the City of Drama, Greece
• The B.I.O. President chairs the Olympia Forum on 'The Cultural Role of Greece following the Olympic Games', Athens
• The B.I.O. President delivers keynote speech at the Environment and Social Corporate Responsibilty Conference, sponsored by Clarus Advisory Services, American School of Archaeology in Athens
• Participation in the Global Marshall Plan Initiative's organisational meeeting, Ulm, Germany
• Participation in the EU Leonardo da Vinci Youth Farm project's training meeting, Nicosia, Cyprus
• Participation in the Tallberg Forum, and the Dag Hammarskjold commemoration in Backakra, Sweden
• Keynote speech in the conference on "Imagining a sustainable future " , in cooperation with the Huxley College of Environmental Studies, Western Washington University, USA
• Keynote speech at the "Greenaccord 3rd International Media Forum on the Protection of Nature," Rome
• B.I.O. President chair with Academician Carl-Goran Heden, at the General Assembly of the World Academy of Art and Science on "The future of knowledge - evolutionary challenges of the 21st century,", Zagreb, Croatia. BioNews 44, p.15
• Keynote speech and participation in the Scientific Committee at the IVth World Conference on Bioethics, organised by the International Bioethics Society, under the auspices of the UNESCO and the Council of Europe, Gijon, Spain
• Participation in the Scientific Committee of the International Conference on Agriculture Development and European Union Policy, Sofia, Bulgaria
• Keynote speech at the Graduation Ceremony of the Alpine Center for Hospitality & Tourism Education, Athens, Greece
• Participation in the Fourth City of London Biennial Meeting 'Major Issues of the 21st Century', England.
• The B.I.O. President delivers keynote speech at the Price Waterhouse Cooper meeting in Cyprus. Programme
• The B.I.O. President will deliver the twenty-fifth Aurelio Peccei lecture, hosted by the Club of Rome, Brussels - EU Chapter at the Royal Academy of Belgium. Invitation

B.I.O. publications

• "Mythos and the Bio-Environment. A Contribution to Bio-Culture" CD-Rom, English volume, Greek volume
• Quarterly publication of "BioNews," the official B.I.O. newspaper

Awareness raising

• Extensive B.I.O. campaign to improve accessibility to beaches for people with a disability
• World Referendum to invite every individual on the planet to vote for the protection of the environment

Media coverage

• International television interviews and extensive press coverage and contributions to international publications
• B.I.O. website www.biopolitics.gr features news and information on all B.I.O. activities and projects.
• International Media Coverage by Keith Suter, Australia.