In the framework of the celebrations of World Meteorology Day, which is celebrated every year on 23 March, the Meteorology Department organized an event today at the Radiation Station in Athalassa.
The event was attended by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr. Yiannakis Hadjikostis, the Director and the Assistant Director of Strovolos Saint Basil High School, volunteer observers, as well as retired and active employees of the Department. The message of the Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization Mr. Petteri Taalas was read and presentations were made on the theme of this year's celebrations: "The Future of Weather, Climate and Water Across Generations"
The first presentation was given by Mr. Michalis Mousko, Senior Meteorological Officer of the Department of Meteorology, on the theme:
"Climate Change, Causes and Consequences. The climate of Cyprus, past, present and future"
The second presentation was given by students of the Strovolos Agios Vassiliou High School on the topic of the European Erasmus+ programme, ClimART 2.0:
"Innovative methodologies for learning about Climate Change through Comics"
The students had the opportunity to present to their audience the comic "You have one last chance", which they inspired and created themselves and which highlights the impacts of climate change on the natural environment and humans. The event ended with a small reception.
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