Projects

The FWF funded project SuSaki (Sustainable Samothraki), aims to analyse society-environment relations on Samothraki

In his PhD thesis Dominik Noll analyses the sociometabolic transition of Samothraki from 1929 to 2019.

In his PhD thesis Panos Petridis outlines a sustainable future of Samothraki as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and presents lessons from doing transdisciplinary socioecological research on islands

Ongoing research on Samothraki’s aquatic ecosystems is focusing on ecological quality assessment, biodiversity conservation, education and integrated resource management.

In collaboration with Portuguese partners (Terra Prima, a Lisboa Technical University spin-off) and local farmers we are currently testing special combinations of leguminous seeds that improve the soil quality and productivity and have a higher resistance to grazing.

Reducing overgrazing pressure on Samothraki is a key challenge.“Happy Goats” is an application tool for farmers to assess their yearly income.

A project to better understand the waste system in Samothraki; assist the municipality in implementing the new waste management plan & steer the local economy towards resource circularity.

Research on the health system of Samothraki

Potentials for Sustainable Tourism on the Greek Island of Samothraki

Food consumption patterns of the local population on the Greek island of Samothraki

The study aimed to create a scientific basis for the restoration of the remaining
Oak (Quercus petraea) forests