On Wednesday, 1 October 2025, the Municipality of North Corfu welcomed students and teachers involved in the ERASMUS+ project “The climate is changing, what about us?” in Corfu. It was a mix of hands-on learning in Acharavi and an environmental walk around the protected Antinioti Lagoon, a clear example of how small local steps tie into wider climate education.
What did the programme include?
The day started at the Recycling Corner by the Acharavi playground, where the group saw, step by step, how the municipality’s integrated waste-management model works and why it helps residents and nature. Next came Antinioti Lagoon, with a route beginning at Paliobouka and continuing to the Bouka of Agios Spyridon. Along the way, there were short stops to talk about the dune system, the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra), the legless lizard, and the historic Monastery of Agia Aikaterini. Wild cyclamens in bloom told their own story about biodiversity and the rhythm of the seasons.
Why was it worth attending?
Classroom theory is useful, but does it stick without meeting the place and its species up close? This itinerary made the link between waste reduction and recycling and ecosystem health clear, and a quick swim at Agios Spyridon beach capped the day and made it feel real.
How did local authorities support the visit?
Deputy Mayor for Circular Economy, Environment and Public Relations, Spyridoula Kokkali, welcomed the group and led the site visits, joined by the municipality’s Head of Civil Protection, Georgios Mavropoulos. By being on the ground with students and teachers, they showed the municipality’s steady support for education that advances sustainability.
Who took part?
The visit was organised by the 4th General Lyceum of Corfu, led by Director Giorgos Kefallonitis, with teachers Fotini Pravita, Magdalini Mamalu and Ioanna Stratigou accompanying the group. Students came from Lithuania, Italy, Guadeloupe and Corfu, encouraging intercultural exchange around a shared environmental theme.
Why does this visit matter for Corfu?
The lagoon’s “ecological triangle” (connecting Antinioti with the Erimitis lakes and Albania’s Lake Butrint) shows how nature ignores borders and why coordinated learning and protection are essential. For residents, programmes like this reinforce everyday habits such as sorting recyclables, and for visiting schools they offer ideas that can be repeated at community level.
Where to find more information?
The source did not include participant numbers or future dates for related events. Any follow-up announcements should appear via the Municipality of North Corfu and the 4th General Lyceum of Corfu.
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