Reviving Lemnos: Local communities join efforts to restore Lemnos’ nature

Two events held in Kalliopi and Romanou villages, as part of the Reviving Lemnos project, focusing on the ecological restoration of northeastern Lemnos and the benefits for both nature and local people received a warm response and strong participation from local communities.

Two important events organised as part of the Reviving Lemnos - project were successfully held on 22 and 23 October 2026, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from local communities. Both events focused on the ecological restoration of northeastern Lemnos and the involvement of local people in the planning and implementation of restoration activities.

The first event was the two-day workshop "Ecosystem Services and the Future of Northeastern Lemnos", hosted in Kalliopi village, bringing together representatives of local communities, business owners, farmers, livestock breeders, cultural associations and the Municipality of Lemnos. Through participatory activities, attendees explored the valuable benefits that nature provides to the area, including food production, water availability, ecotourism opportunities and the preservation of cultural identity, as well as the challenges that may affect the natural environment in the coming years.

This was followed on the afternoon of 23rd October in Romanou by the open event "The Lemnos of Tomorrow – Reviving Habitats, Reviving Life", attended by more than 60 residents and local community representatives, including professional fishers. The Reviving Lemnos team presented the project's key activities aimed at restoring the area's wetlands, sand dunes, coastal and marine ecosystems, and islets. The presentations were followed by a lively and constructive discussion, with numerous questions and contributions from participants.

A key concern raised during both events was the long-term sustainability of restoration efforts, with participants emphasising the importance of ensuring that restoration measures are maintained and their benefits sustained beyond the project's completion.

The active participation of local residents and the highly positive atmosphere throughout both events are encouraging signs for the future of Reviving Lemnos, highlighting the importance of working closely with local communities to achieve meaningful and lasting restoration of Lemnos' natural environment.

The Reviving Lemnos team would like to send its warm thanks to the Kalliopi Cultural Association "To Keros", the Romanou Cultural Association and the Roussopouli Cultural Association "Trivolia" for their hospitality and support, as well as to everyone who participated and contributed to the constructive dialogue.

Reviving Habitats, Reviving Life!

The Reviving Lemnos project (2025–2030) aims to restore the valuable coastal and marine ecosystems of northeastern Lemnos, benefiting both nature and local communities. The project is implemented by the Hellenic Ornithological Society (BirdLife Greece), the environmental organisation iSea and the Municipality of Lemnos, coordinated by BirdLife Europe & Central Asia and funded by the Endangered

Landscapes & Seascapes Programme.
More information: https://www.endangeredlandscapes.org/project/lemnos/