Article feature in The Werde Medien summer edition
We are honored and grateful to have made it on the cover page of The Werde Medien summer edition and be featured with a 10-page article in this magazine. We really like their tagline, “Inspiration for a better world”.
The article showcases our regenerative farm in the South of Peloponnese, in the agricultural region of Sparta and Skala, which is also our base.
A big thank you to all the people behind the scenes of the magazine and to Jessica Jungbauer for this article!
Pomegranate pilot farm feature in “Ελαιας Καρπως”
One of our pilot farmers, Charis Basiliou, has been featured in the major farmers’ Greek newspaper “Ελαιας Καρπως”, increasing the reach of regenerative farming in Greece. We have been accompanying Charis’ journey into regenerative production since 2022. Charis’ main crops are pomegranates and olives. Explore our “pilot farms” section to learn more about his farming operation. Read it in Greek!
Third Places for Europe Conference
We were invited to present our work with farmers on sustainable food systems in a panel discussion during the conference Third Places for Europe in Montpellier, France allowing us to create valuable connections in Europe with other practitioners.
Impact Investment Days
Sheila Darmos was invited to speak on behalf of Regenerative Farming Greece on the Panel of “Regenerative Investment – The Biodiversity Opportunity” during the Impact Days 2023 conference in Vienna organized by Impact Hub Vienna.
Nominee for the Earthshot Prize
Our initiative, Regenerative Farming Greece, has been nominated by the Institute for Sustainable Development at EPLO for The Earthshot Prize as an initiative that supports the transition of the Greek farming sector to regenerative approaches. We’re honored to be recognized among other great initiatives that highlight the collective efforts needed to bring systemic change!
Feature in CIHEAM Watchletter 41, on ‘Youth Commitment to SFS’
This publication illustrates the crucial role that young people can play in addressing issues like climate change, food insecurity, and socioeconomic inequalities. By strengthening their capacities and allowing them to act as decision-makers in agri-food systems, we can harness their creative potential and dynamism to build a more sustainable and fairer future.
We are honored to share our insights in this publication and thank CIHEAM, Union for the Mediterranean, and UNOPS for the opportunity to do so.
Feature in “Mapping The Development of Agroecology in Europe” book
This enlightening publication of AE4EU and Agroecology Europe Association discovers the latest agroecological developments in Europe, highlighting 112 initiatives and concrete examples from 13 countries. Among them is Regenerative Farming Greece’s efforts towards transitioning the Greek farming sector to regenerative practices.
112 Climate Tone podcast interview by NEON
On this podcast, Sheila Darmos had the pleasure of discussing with Professor Prodromos Zanis and Andrew Spyrou how various stakeholders are working to make the Mediterranean terrestrial biodiversity more resilient. Hear the episode!
ARTE TV 360° Reportage Peloponnese: A Passion for Agriculture
The Southern Lights and its initiative Regenerative Farming Greece have been featured in the thought-provoking documentary ‘360° Reportage Peloponnese: A Passion for Agriculture’ by Arte. Through the lens of the talented director Marie Daguenel, the film highlights the power of regenerative agriculture practices in the Peloponnese and how this movement is scaling up.
Vegan life festival 2023
Consumers play an essential role in shifting the agricultural paradigm. We are extremely grateful to the Vegan Life NGO team for inviting us to share our insights on “How consumer choices can support the transition to regenerative agriculture”.
