What we do
Hippocampus activities, projects and working groups
Here you will find information about all the programs, actions and working groups of Hippocampus.
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Master plan of Patmos port – Cruise ship mooring pier
The “upgrade” plans for the port of Patmos include destructive interventions that degrade the environmental value, beauty, and quality, both for the island’s residents as well as for its visitors. Hippocampus intervenes, informs, and co-shapes.
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Illegal constructions and interventions
Lygginou Area
This wonderful part of Patmos has been subjected to systematic destructive interventions in recent years that are irreversibly altering its unique natural beauty.
Hippocampus intervenes, informs and co-shapes.
Small paradises and wildlife refuges
Patmos Wetlands
Patmos features a number of small wetlands, places of exceptional beauty and great importance for the species that find refuge in them.
Hippocampus highlights the issue and promotes actions for their conservation and protection.
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A pristine beach under threat
Livadi Geranou
Livadi Geranou. One of the most beautiful, virgin beaches of Patmos, untouched by “development”, that gathers loyal lovers every summer.
Suddenly, in the early summer of 2022, a series of wooden electric lighting columns appeared along the entire length of the trail, which has now been widened to accommodate vehicles.
Paths of Culture
Trails network
Patmos has a rich network of old trails that connect the settlements with each other and with the Monastery, as well as with the many seats and hermitages.
In 2014, the Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage (ELLET), in collaboration with the Municipality of Patmos, implemented the “Greek Paths of Culture” program, by setting up the signage of eight hiking routes.
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A peristent problem
Wastewater Treatment
The first wastewater treatment plant on Patmos was built 30 years ago. Its operation, for various reasons, was permanently discontinued in 2022. Since then, the wastewater has been discharged untreated into the sea, in the area of Chochlakas.
Hippocampus has placed this specific issue high on its agenda and has been actively involved in research, interventions and complaints, practically since its establishment.
Wind turbines & Solar panels
Renewable Energy Sources
We strongly support energy sources that are based on the utilization of natural renewable energy resources, while highlighting as a necessary condition the criteria of the environmental protection and of the economic benefit of the residents of the areas concerned.
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Solid waste & Recycling
Waste Management
The overproduction of solid waste (garbage) is – to a large extent – an inevitable consequence of the production and consumption processes in modern societies.
The reduction of the amount of waste produced is, therefore, the stable long-term goal towards which the efforts of the state should be directed, through the gradual restructuring of the practices and behaviors of both producers and consumers.
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Autonomous actions by Hippocampus members
Active citizens initiatives
Members of Hippocampus, and other aware citizens, participate autonomously in various actions to protect and promote the environment of Patmos.
Upcoming events
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Aug
Patmos artists’ exhibition “A walk in images”
With the kind sponsorship of local and foreign artists who live and work on Patmos, our association is organizing an exhibition of their works at the Patmion Cultural Center. MORE information