Friends of the Earth Cyprus is a non-profit, non-governmental, environmental organization, based in Limassol. The organization was established in 1980 and since then has campaigned on a number of local, national and international environmental issues.

Our goal is to raise awareness on the importance of preserving the natural environment and to campaign for solutions to environmental and social problems by promoting sustainable policies. Friends of the Earth Cyprus is a member group of Friends of the Earth Europe andFriends of the Earth International. We are also a member of the Federation of Environmental Organizations of Cyprus (NGO’s) and the European Environmental Bureau (EEB). Currently we have approximately 400 members in the whole of Cyprus. Also, the section Young Friends of the Earth Cyprus, exists that is a group of young people concerned about their future and campaigning actively for it.

Friends of the Earth Cyprus is governed by their Articles of Association and their bylaws and operates under the laws of the Republic of Cyprus. The Annual General Meeting of the members elects the Administrative Council of the organization, which consists of the Chairperson, the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary, the Treasurer and five members.

In 2008 Young Friends of the Earth Cyprus were established. Young people have an important role and a say in society, especially regarding environmental issues. Young Friends of the Earth is the driving force of the organization, which brings another perspective to the operation and activities of the Friends of the Earth. Young people are working voluntarily and organizing actions on environmental issues that concern our youth. Young people can become members of Young Friends of the Earth with the annual subscription of 10 euros per year. To register as a member of the Young Friends of the Earth, follow the steps in the “Become a Member”.

Natasa Ioannou
Project Coordinator
office@foecyprus.org

Petros Kameris
Project Officer
Petros.kameris@foecyprus.org

Hara Ioannou
Environmental Education
contact@foecyprus.org

Constantinos Charalambous
Campaigner
campaigner@foecyprus.org

• to collectively ensure environmental and social justice, human dignity and respect for human rights, so as to secure sustainable societies
• to halt and reverse environmental degradation and depletion of natural resources, nurture the Earth’s ecological and cultural diversity, and secure sustainable livelihoods
• to secure the empowerment of indigenous peoples, local communities, women, groups and individuals, and to ensure public participation in decision-making
• to bring about transformation towards sustainability and equity between and within societies with creative approaches and solutions
• to engage in vibrant campaigns, raise awareness, mobilize people and build alliances with diverse movements, linking grassroots, national and global struggles
• to inspire one another and to harness, strengthen and complement each other’s capacities, living the change we wish to see and working together in solidarit

• Ecological and cultural diversity
• Peoples’ sovereignty and human rights
• Environmental, social, economic justice and gender equity
• The intrinsic value of nature and the inextricable link between nature and people
• Participatory democracy and other forms of participatory decision making processes
• Solidarity, responsibility and human dignity

Our vision is of a sustainable, just and peaceful world based on societies living in harmony with nature. We envision a society of interdependent people living in dignity, wholeness and fulfillment where equity and human rights are realized.

This will be a society built upon peoples’ sovereignty and participation. It will be founded on social, economic, gender and environmental justice and free from all forms of domination and exploitation, such as neoliberalism, corporate globalization, neo-colonialism and militarism

In every Annual General Assembly of Friends of the Earth the annual review of the organisation is presented. You can find the annual reviews from the previous years here:

Annual Review 2015
Annual Review 2014
Annual Review 2013
Annual Review 2012
Annual Review 2011