Awards - Distinctions

• Re-Nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize
• Albert Schweitzer Gold Metal awarded to B.I.O. President
• Hononary Plaquette to B.I.O. President by the Rector of Yildiz Technical University
• 2010 International Peace Prize Award awarded to B.I.O. President, Prof. Agni Vlavianos Arvanitis, by the American Biographical Institute. The International Peace Prize represents the attainment of excellence for the benefit of society, in the face of obstacle and circumstance, on the local or international level. The Prize is meant to celebrate individuals who are achieving results across political, religious, business and ethnic divisions. Results that contribute to the worldwide goal of harmony between people and nations

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, Green Salary, Biopolis - Sustainable Urban Management, Protection of the Forests.
• Cooperation with Turkey through a series of e-learning modules on biopolicy and sustainable development. B.I.O. - Turkey cooperation

Seminars/conferences/special events

• President participates in the XVIth General Assembly of the Pontifical Academy for Life at the Vatican
• B.I.O. President attends a special event at the Embassy of Kuwait in Athens.
• B.I.O. President speaks on “Aviation and Environmental Strategies” at a conference sponsored by iForce Communications S.A. Press Release, Programme
• B.I.O President speaks at the 20th international conference on “Environmental Protection is a Must” in Alexandria, Egypt. Programme, Photos, Abstract
• B.I.O. President attends a conference on “State & Corruption” organised by Transparency International Greece
• B.I.O. President speaks on ““Biopolitics – Biotourism: Building a Green Society” at a conference organised by the Hellenic Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Athens. Programme, Photo, Abstract, Speech
• B.I.O. President speaks at the Vienna Economic Forum conference in Sofia, Bulgaria. Programme, Abstract
• B.I.O. President attends the “14th Roundtable with the Greek Government” at the Economist Conference on “What is Shaping the Global Agenda?” held in Athens
• B.I.O President speaks at the 13th Eurasian Economic Summit in Istanbul with the participation of heads of state, leaders and businessmen. Programme, Abstract
• B.I.O. President speaks 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
• B.I.O. President speaks on “Biopolicy: International Court of the Environment: A Pre-Requisite for Building a Green Society” at a conference sponsored by the International Court of the Environment Foundation, Rome, Italy. Programme, Speech

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.

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

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. http://www.biopolitics.gr/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. http://www.biopolitics.gr/drama/
• 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. http://www.biopolitics.gr/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. http://www.itr.si/javno/youth_farm/en/index2.html
• 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.