SkyrosIsland in the Front Line of Sustainable Development Promotion

Abstract

In Skyros Island, three public sectors have established an eco-community, which hosts students and volunteers from Greece and other countries, in order to promote a new eco-lifestyle, known as “SKYROS Ecovillage” model. Through its actions,it aims to spread the message of environmental awareness in order toeducate and transform the upcoming generations into environmentally responsible decision makers. Since 2015, a network of supporters has been established and they strongly believe that humans and nature can live in harmony.It is indispensable, to update the cultural software of our society and to cultivate an attitude of responsibility, consciousness and active environmental participation.This paper provides an analysis of a paradigmatic approach of an environmentally successful innovative community, stationed at a Greek port.