Category: Culture & Society

Award-winning children's #writer and founder of the non-profit organization "Planet Agents", Eleni Andreadis, spoke to Reading Greece about #literature as a means to raise environmental awareness among children and young people, and the challenges of implementing school curricula that help form environmentally conscious students.

"Yes, I believe literature is a really powerful tool that can nurture environmental awareness in children. Stories speak directly to the imagination, the heart, and the values of a child. They don’t just convey facts — they create emotional connections. When a child reads about a forest in danger or a sea creature trying to protect its home, they start to care. They begin to see themselves not as bystanders, but as part of the story.
Literature invites children to feel, to question, and to dream. It helps them explore complex issues —like climate change, biodiversity loss, or pollution— in a way that’s accessible and engaging. Through characters, adventures, and even humor, children absorb values of respect, empathy, and responsibility toward the planet.
And most importantly, stories help children imagine solutions. They offer hope. And in the face of such enormous environmental challenges, hope is not a luxury — it’s essential. It gives children the courage to act and the belief that their choices matter".

Εκδόσεις Μεταίχμιο - Ekdoseis Metaixmio

🧬 One of the most advanced imaging technologies for studying biological molecules—cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM)—is about to have its first specialized laboratory in Southeastern Europe.

🔬 This groundbreaking facility will be located at the Εθνικό Iδρυμα Ερευνών/National Hellenic Research Foundation(NHRF) in Athens, Greece.

👨‍🔬At the helm of this ambitious initiative is Professor Panagiotis Kastritis, a distinguished Greek researcher, currently serving in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology at Halle-Wittenberg University in Germany.