North Corfu Municipality organising Circular Municipalities Forum on April 5th

(North Corfu Municipality) The Municipality of North Corfu is taking a pioneering role in the Circular Municipalities Forum, leading the way by organising this event—a gathering focused on innovation and sustainable development. The forum will showcase best practices and strategies for transitioning local communities to a circular economy.

The event will take place on Saturday, April 5, starting at 10:00 AM, at the Kouloura Municipal Building (formerly the Kassopaia Town Hall), with the theme:

"INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN PRACTICE – SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN GREECE" – HONORARY AWARDS

The forum will bring together representatives of local government, experts in sustainable development, academics, and organisations that are implementing circular economy solutions. Participating municipalities include Aigialeia, Eretria, Nea Smyrni, Palaio Faliro, Saronikos, Halandri and Chania.

With a focus on sustainable resource management, recycling, innovation and green technologies, the forum aims to serve as a knowledge and collaboration hub, providing practical tools to create cities and municipalities that respect the environment, strengthen local economies, and enhance the quality of life for citizens.

The Municipality of North Corfu is also launching an innovative award initiative, recognising individuals whose work, dedication, and vision have left a lasting impact on society in areas such as the circular economy, local governance, social welfare, culture, education, and health.

This recognition is not just a tribute to the past but also a message for the future—highlighting the need for visionary, action-driven, and dedicated individuals in local governance and beyond. The Municipality of North Corfu will continue to honour, support, and draw inspiration from their examples.

On April 5, the municipality will have the honour of announcing the awards to personalities who have made remarkable contributions to local governance and the circular economy.

The awards will be presented in an official ceremony during the forum’s proceedings, at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 5.

The Honorary Award recipients are:

• Ioannis Kourkoulos – Former Mayor of Corfu, former member of KEDKE, former President of EETAA, for laying the foundation of local governance in Corfu and Greece.

• Chrysanthos Sarlis – Former Mayor of Corfu, for his long-standing significant contribution to local governance.

• Andreas Pangratis – Former Prefect of Corfu, former Regional Governor of the Ionian Islands, for his service in local governance in Corfu and the Ionian Islands.

• Alexandros Desyllas – Civil Engineer, Former Member of Parliament for Corfu, former CEO of OLKE, for his significant contribution to Corfu’s development.

• Michalis Karras – Former President of the Kato Korakiana Community, former Mayor of Faiakes, for his long-term service in local governance.

• Ioannis Provatas – Former Mayor of Esperion, for his ongoing and impactful contribution to local governance.

• Adamantios Skordilis – Chemical Engineer, PhD in Environmental Engineering, for his nationwide contribution to the circular economy.

• Michalis Stathakopoulos – Journalist, Editor-in-Chief, for his significant work in raising awareness about environmental protection.

• The Kaousis Family – For their long-standing contribution to integrated waste management in Greece and the EU.