Summer University “Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Development Management, Tourism and Local Products in Biosphere Reserves (BRs)” 8 - 15 July 2018, ,

The Case of Parnon Nomination

Christina Kalatha, Parnonas S.A. 09-07-2018 Contents

• Welcome • Where we are and Who we are • Parnonas – Maleas areas characteristiscs • Review and design the strategy for Parnonas – Maleas MaB • The MaB area • Video • Closing Lima Action Plan for UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme and its World Network of Biosphere Reserves (2016-2025 )

Greece in honor after the succesfull Summer Universities in Amfissa (2014), Samothraki (2016) and Sardinia (2017). Sardinia is a new MaB. Here in Parnonas, we are very happy to host the 4th Summer University that will provide capacity building around a series of topics including management, local development, protection and conservation .

Education Means of servicing the universal values Culture and Social aiming to the Communication Sciences prosperity of man in a Natural peaceful world. Sciences ALBANIA ALGERIA BULGARIA CROATIA CYPRUS EGYPT We welcome you GREECE ITALY MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF • You are coming from places all over MOROCCO SERBIA the world. We are happy SLOVENIA TUNISIA TURKEY you are here. UNITED KINGDOM We would like to welcome you and also to wish you and to promise to you the best experiences in our MAB Area of Parnonas – Maleas. You are here in

Leonidio has characteristic rocks, that enable climbing activity, flat land in a warm area where the tsakonian aubergine is the most popular product and also the building style represents many periods during the history of the settlement.

Kkkk Who we are?

• Founded in 1995. Social Associate Company consisting by local municipalities • Support of local development • Management and implementation of national and European programs • Advisements, local programs and services concerning the local authorities and generally the public sector. • Supporting municipalities on technical issues • Main human resources team consists of ca 20 people and of ca 20 more people as external partners. Also advisors services are used. Local Development , Integrated Interventions

• 1997 - 2000 Leader - Local Communities Initiative • 1999 – 2005 Supporting the : – Designation of Parnonas Mountain and Moustos wetland protected area. – Establishment of the Management body for Parnonas Mountain and Moustos wetland • 2000 – 2006 Eco development in South East • 2007 – 2013 East Peloponnese. From Ecodevelopment to innovation • 2014- 2020 Improve the value between Man and Biosphere. Eastern Peloponnese. Biosphere Reserve and Business Innovation Zones How and when we started to discuss for the MaB Reserve • 2015. By the time we were in the procedure to design our new strategy Parnonas had the great chance to meet Mr. Scoulos and the Mediterranean Information Office for Environment, Culture and Sustainable Development (MIO ESCDE)

In Parnonas review road trip in 2015 we had the chance to hear and discuss from our colleague Mr Papas, about the potential to be a MaB reserve area according to the characteristics that can serve those obligations. Network of protected areas with unique and important international natural, cultural and scientific features and values, consisting of land, marine and coastal ecosystems. Discussion and consultation • Ecological Park of Open Forum Mount Parnonas & Moustos wetland (1,15 million acres) • At least 5 regions of the network NATURA 2000, of total area (600 thousand acres) • 113 rare plant species such as Cedrus (Juniperus drupacea ), of which 69 are endemic of the Peloponnese, 16 are local endemics such as Viola parnonia , rare species of fauna such as the jackal ( Canis aureus ) • Landscapes of unique natural beauty The representatives of local authorities dedicate the local strategy to improve the value of the biosphere reserve Our Mayors • In North Kinouria Mr Lysikatos • In South Kinouria Mr Mantas • In Mr Valiotis • In Mr Triheilis • In Mr Berdos The President of the LAG Mr Floros, and the General Director of Parnonas SA Mr Beretsos. They have the responsibility of the local strategy and care for all activities for implementation about the biosphere reserve of Parnonas – Maleas The president of the local Management Body of Parnonas – Mainalo Mr Milios Mr Milios the President of the Body of management of Parnonas – Mainalo and South Kynouria mayor Mr Lysikatos, while they inaugurate the of Flora and Fauna of Parnonas exhibition. Discussion inside the class and also outside in the market.

While discussing in meetings about Parnonas and Maleas The most important events took place • 12-5-2017 Kinsterna Monemvasia • 9-5-2018 Astros Kynourias • Participation from many stakeholders – associations for environment, entrepreneurs, administration etc. Characteristics in Parnonas – Maleas

• Abies cephalonica: in Parnonas. One of the main species The relief Personalities, Tradition, Landscape

Religion Christian Orthodox

Γιώργος Σαραντάρης Greatest greek poets Γιάννης Ρίτσος

Landscape Culture - Nutrition Gastronomy Talanta

Neapoli. Petrified forest

Primary sector and products in Parnonas – Leonidio

• Flat Land in Leonidio • Chest cultivation in Kosmas. All over the mountain chest cultivation Products from primary sector in Parnonas - Maleas

• Olive grove, • Vineyard – Malvazia wine one of the most famous sweet wine that is referred as one of the most popular wine that have• been Olive traded grove since 15 th century • Figs cultivation • Vineyard – varieties for Malvasia wine Kudonitsa, athiri Products from primary and secontary sector in Parnonas - Maleas • Vineyard – Malvazia wine one of the most famous sweet wine that is referred as one of the most popular wine that have been traded since 15 th century • Diary products from Lakonia

Beside the discussion in local level we love to travel and bring • So we have participated last knowledge in our area to year in the summer school in be more effective .. Sardinia with our colleague Ioanna. July 2017 • And two young people Panayiotis and Alexandra participated in youth mab seminars in Pados. September 2017 • Transnational cooperation with Estonia areas that are already MaB Reserve area Sardinia Sardinia 2017 Brainstorming one of the best methods to add the value in discussion and diffusion PADOS 2017 Estonia – Transnational partners

Trying new tastes Learning new things in the sea Meeting different civilization Discussing to find common ways to support the initiative in our area The geographical position, young age of the area, limerichness of soils and centuries of Lia Rosenberg human activity

Μeeting in office with LEADER group and

Biosphere officer Biosphere reserves focus on the sustainable development and the green economy. It is important to adapt the biosphere programe with the Agenda 2030. People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership Green Economy: It is a path of development that satisfies the needs and aspirations of the present generation, without compromising the same interests of future generations. Great culture symbol and symbol of civilization The full of blue that inspires …. The Decision

So, in 2016 and after all this findings, 12 Mayors and their Councils dedicate the idea to improve the MaB Reserve as the great value in Parnonas – Maleas area Finally our new program till 2020 has the strategy for MaB Reserve values and the way local communities adopt and support them! Why Parnonas – Maleas is a MaB MaB Program: • Intergovernmental program inaugurated in the early 1970s aiming to improve the relationship between man and the environment • Areas where man and nature are in perfect coexistence through the preservation of natural wealth and human civilization

CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT LOGISTIC SUPPORT

The term “Biosphere Reserve” regarding the area, is supported by the combination of agricultural areas and fisheries, with areas of particular cultural interest and environmental protection (NATURA 2000 areas) and the presence of preservable and traditional settlements. This is the map where it appears our future Biosphere Reserve Area

We are here, The Base of operations where we design the strategic for this nomination.

Cardinal points: Latitude Longitude

Most central point: 36 o 55 ´ 59.30 ″ 22 o 48 ´ 09.87 ″

Northernmost point: 37 o 26 ´ 48.08 ″ 22 o 44 ´ 53.26 ″

Southernmost point: 36 o 25 ´ 40.30 ″ 23 o 07 ´ 47.02 ″

Westernmost point: 37 o 19 ´ 20.09 ″ 22 o 24 ´ 0.87 ″

Easternmost point: 36 o 26 ´ 58.85 ″ 23 o 12 ´ 6.59 ″ MAB Area and its distribution

The area of the proposed Biosphere Reserve "Parnonas - Maleas" is characterized by a strong mediterranean landscape with dominant elements, the important natural environment, and the strong and recognizable historical and cultural heritage.

Marine (if Terrestrial Total applicable)

Area of Core 35913.79 ha 0 ha 35913,79 ha Area(s)

Area of Buffer 116400.32 ha 13170.00 ha 129570.32 ha Zone(s)

Area of Transition 251124.09 ha 0 ha 251124.09 ha Area(s)

403438.20 ha 13170.00 ha 416608.20 ha TOTAL : Core area :

• Absolute Nature Reserve Areas • Nature reserve Areas • Wildlife Refugees

Buffer zone

• NATURA 2000 sites

Transition area

Includes the above areas and follows the administrative division of 6 municipalities: North Kynouria, South Kynouria, Monemvasia, Sparta, and the island of The Core zones of the proposed Biosphere Reserve have been defined to include all the individual statutory protected zones under the Biodiversity Law 3937/2011. Specifically, the core areas of the Mount Parnon and Biosphere Reserve include: A. Two (2) Strict Nature Reserves: Juniperus drupaceae forest in Malevi Monastery and Moustos Wetland

Core zones CORE Zone

C. Twelve (12) Wildlife Refuges, i.e.: B. Eight (8) Nature Reserves: Koufovouni-Tsikoulio (Vamvakous-) Moustos Wetland Protection Fonemenoi-Koutsoura (Ag. Petrou - Ep. Kynourias) Area Monastery of Palaiopanagias (Meligou – Daphnona Gorge and the areas Korakovouni - Astros) of Elonis and Sintzas Moustos Wetland – Municipal apartment of Meligou Monasteries and Korakovouni - Municipality of Kynouria Forests of Juniperus drupaceae Ag. Georgios or Kastro (Gerakion) Loutsaka – Chamospilia - Pera Vrissi (Gytheion – in Lagion - Pirgion) Forests of Juniperus drupacea Xilli – Municipal apartment of Asopos - Papadianikon in Palaiochori - Municipality of Asopos Important area of flora at mount Kato Korogona – Municipal apartment of Daimonias - Parnon peaks Municipality of Asopos Forests of Juniperus drupacea Pratagos - Aetofolia (Helikas - Agios Nikolaos) in Ag. Vassilios - Platanaki Vavila – Kounos, area of Neapolis – Lachio - Ag. Important area of flora at Mazia- Nicolaos - Velanidies Kastania – Faraklo, Municipality of Voi (Βοιών ) Kontolina – Important are of flora Agiou Gorge of Mazia – Municipal apartment of Kastanitsa Ioanni-Orinis Meligous and Prastos - Municipality of North Kynouria Buffer zones

Likewise, the Buffer zones of the Mount Parnon and Cape Maleas Biosphere Reserve have been defined according to the statutory limits of NATURA 2000 sites. Thus, the buffer zones of the proposed Biosphere Reserve include six (6) Special Protection Areas – SPA (Directives 79/409/EU and 2009/147/EU), two (2) Special Area of Conservation – SAC (Directive 92/43/ ΕΚ ): Mounts Gidovouni, Chionovouni, Gaidourovouni, Korakia, Kalogerovouni, Koulochera and area of Monemvasia (SPA - GR2540001) Neapolis area and Elafonisos Island (SPA - GR2540002) Evrotas Estuary (SPA - GR2540003) Monastery of Elona and the Leonidio Gorge (SPA - GR2520005) Mount Parnon summits and area of Malevi monastery (SPA - GR2520006) Moustos lagoon (SPA - GR2520003) Mounts of Eastern (SAC - GR2540007) Evrotas Estuary Wetlands (SAC - GR2540006) Buffer zones In buffer zones of the proposed Biosphere Reserve were included four more sites – terrestrial and marine areas, which have been proposed to be included in the NATURA 2000 Network, based on "Surveillance and assessment of the conservation status of species and habitat types in Greece" project, results. These buffer zones are the: • Terrestrial area in the region Poulithra – Arkadia (SPA proposed site) • Terrestrial area in the region Platori – Laconia (SPA proposed site) • Marine area in the region of Monemvasia, Gulf of Epidaurus - Limeras (SCA proposed site) • Marine area in Evrotas Estuary, (SCA proposed site) Transition zones

The transition zone was defined as the area enclosing the core and the buffer zones and follows the administrative division of the Municipalities of North Kynouria , South Kynouria, Monemvasia, Elafonissos, Sparta and Evrotas. You are going to visit: Kastanitsa Μονή Έλωνας

Kosmas Geraki

Finally

We are at your disposal to collaborate in order to: • Find the ways to be active members of this development network • Receive worldwide recognition • Pursue innovative approaches of economic development • Be able to distinguish products and services through network awareness. • Implement the opportunity to collaborate in areas with different reserves on multiple levels. Tsakonian dance the biggest chain that have ever been created

LEONIDIO 06/07/2018 ΜΕΛΙΤΖΑΖΖ Whishing you the best experiences in your trip in our Parnonas – Maleas area.

I am sure the experiences you are going to have are going to be better than my presentation.

I would like to thank you for your patiently attention!!