Cyprus hosts third annual Tiganokinisi environmental festival

The Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth of Cyprus is organizing the third annual Tiganokinisi festival on October 24, 2026. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Athalassa Environmental Information and Education Centre, in collaboration with the AKTI Project and Research Centre. The festival aims to promote environmental awareness and circular economy principles within the education system.

Currently, more than 540 schools and 160 supporting entities, including local authorities and businesses, participate in the program by donating used cooking oil. To date, the initiative has successfully collected over 1,200 tons of used oil, which has been converted into biodiesel. The revenue generated from this process has exceeded €770,000, and these funds have been distributed proportionally among the participating schools. This capital has supported the implementation of over 1,200 environmental and sustainability projects.

The upcoming festival is open to the public, welcoming families, students, and community members to engage in educational outdoor activities. The event continues to serve as a platform for fostering sustainability culture among the youth.