On March 20, 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00, a highly successful webinar titled: “Increasing Migration and Climate Change Public Awareness through Collaboration and Teaching” was organized in GREECE with the participation of approximately 130 attendees, including educators, researchers, and professionals from the fields of education, environment, and social sciences. The webinar focused on the critical and timely issue of the interconnection between climate change and migration, aiming to raise awareness and promote collaboration within the educational community.
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The event opened with welcome remarks by:
• Mr. Dimitrios Sidiropoulos, Director of EK Katerini
• Mr. Georgios Makris, Director of Secondary Education of Pieria
who also presented the European project IMPACT, outlining its objectives, expected outcomes, and participating partners.
🎤 Keynote Speakers & Presentations
The webinar featured distinguished speakers who addressed a variety of important topics:
• Mr. Georgios Papadopoulos, IT Teacher (MSc), EPAL Katerini
• Ms. Marialena Pantazi-Psatha, PhD Candidate, KU Leuven University (Belgium)
• Ms. Vasileia Natsiou, Civil Engineer (MSc), Head of Structural Works Sector, EPAL Katerini
• Mr. Alexandros Trapezanlidis, Project Coordinator, Volunteer Action Group of Pieria
• Mr. Triantafyllos Bitos, Forester – Environmentalist, Olympus National Park Management Unit
• Ms. Afroditi Siamatra, Forester – Environmentalist, Forest Directorate of Pieria
Key topics included:
• The role of climate change as a driver of migration
• Educational approaches and tools to address climate-related challenges
• Research findings on climate-induced migration trends
• Environmental impacts, with emphasis on forest ecosystems and climate change
• Community engagement and awareness-raising practices
The webinar concluded with a discussion session, highlighting strong participant engagement and interest in the subject.
✅ Conclusion
The event was highly successful, fostering meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among participants. It reaffirmed the importance of education and interdisciplinary cooperation in addressing global challenges such as climate change and migration.