Elena Nikolaou

climate adaptation

Public Consultation on Cyprus’ Revised National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Launched

The Department of the Environment of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment of Cyprus has officially launched the public consultation on the revised National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. The consultation was kicked off on February 18, 2025, in Nicosia, with opening remarks by Dr. Theodoulos Mesimeris, Director of the Department of Environment, and […]

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cyta

I.A.CO awarded to deliver a Hydrological/Hydraulic Study for the flood protection of Cyta’s critical infrastructure at Larnaca Airport

I.A.CO has signed a Contract with Cyta for the preparation of a Hydrological and Hydraulic Study for the flood protection of the aeronautical services equipment operated by Cyta at Larnaca Airport. The scope of the Study is the hydrological and hydraulic analysis in order to prevent the risk of flooding of the aeronautical services equipment

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I.A.CO was awarded for the implementation of good practices on gender equality

I.A.CO was awarded for the implementation of good practices on gender equality in the working environment by the National Certification Body of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance, maintaining the certification received in 2021. The awarding ceremony took place on December 5th 2024 in Nicosia, and the certification “Best Practice” was proudly received

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Public consultation for the EIA of the construction and operation of a Photovoltaic Park in Pachna community

The public consultation according article 26 of the EIA Law (L.128(I)/2018) for the EIA of the construction and operation of a Photovoltaic Park of a capacity of 2,5MW in Pachna, was launched on the 12th of December 2024. The ΕΙΑ study presents in detail the under examination project and its construction and operation characteristics, the

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water drop

I.A.CO awarded with the Contract for the Revision of the existing Cyprus Water Policy

I.A.CO has signed a Contract with the Water Development Department to Revise the Cyprus Water Policy as it has been enacted by the Council of Ministers in 2011. Revising the Cyprus Water Policy, involves initially analysing the current situation of water supply and demand in all water services and uses, through the collection, evaluation and

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Participation in the training program “Managing Critical Water Infrastructure in the digital era”

Our water resources specialists attended a 3-day training program titled “Managing Critical Water Infrastructure in the digital era” organized by ATI seminar &HR solutions in Nicosia. The aim of the training program was to understand the hydraulic principles of the domestic water supply networks, to learn the importance of the digitalization of such networks as

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akadimia park

I.A.CO awarded to deliver a Hydrological and Hydraulic Study for the Pedagogical Academy National Forest Park

I.A.CO has signed a Contract with the Cyprus Forest Association for the preparation of a hydrological and hydraulic study for the «Pedagogical Academy National Forest Park» in Nicosia. This study is foreseen to be performed within the Project titled “Ηolistic management of the water at the Pedagogical Academy National Forest Park”. The objective of the

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cwbs

Review of Coastal Water Bodies of the Republic of Cyprus and their monitoring programs, based on the Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC)

I.A.CO Environmental and Water Consultants Ltd together with Marine & Environmental Research Lab Ltd have signed a Contract in late 2023 with the Department of Fisheries and Marine Research, for the ‘Review of Coastal Water Bodies of the Republic of Cyprus and their monitoring programs, based on the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC’, in view of

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Public consultation for the EIA of the construction and operation of Photovoltaic Parks in Kokkinotrimithia and Akaki communities

On November 22nd, the public consultation for the EIA of the construction and operation of Photovoltaic Parks of total capacity of 73MW in Kokkinotrimithia and Akaki communities, will be held in «Broadway» hall in the community of Kokkinotrimithia at 18:00. The local authority, the architects of the project and other interested parties are invited to

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latsi

Provision of Consultancy Services for the Extension of the Latsi Port

‘TRITON Consulting Engineers SA and I.A.CO Environmental and Water Consultants Ltd’ as a Joint Venture has signed a Contract with Cyprus Port Authority for the ‘Provision of Consultancy Services for the Extension of the Latsi Port. The Services to be provided, within the sixty-two (62) month duration Contract, include the following: ‒ Design and preparation

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Are you thinking of applying to the I-STARS Open Call for Grants?

Are you searching for an Expert to assist your business transition to sustainability through the I-STARS Grants? I-STARS has developed a list of Sustainability Experts offering their services across a number of EU countries, in which I.A.CO Ltd – Environmental & Water Consultants has been approved as a Sustainability Expert. You can consult us about

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river sampling

Conduction of water samplings and in-situ measurements in rivers in Limassol District

We are currently conducting water samplings and in-situ measurements in various river water bodies in Limassol District on behalf of the Water Development Department within the context of the implementation of the Article 8 of the Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC. The in-situ measurements concern hydrological and physicochemical parameters, such as flow measurements, measurements of

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Public consultation for the new National Sporting Center of the Cyprus Football Association in Kornos

On June 19, the public consultation for EIA of the construction and operation of the new National Sporting Centre of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) in Kornos, will be held in the Primary School of the community. The local authority, representatives of the CFA, the architects of the project and other interested parties are invited

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Participation in the implementation of a Hydraulic Study on behalf of the Larnaca Water Board

Ι.A.CO participates in a consortium along with EMVIS S.A. (Greece) and Positive Energy Homes Ltd (Cyprus), for the implementation of the Project “Hydraulic Study of the water supply network of areas within the boundaries of Aradippou Municipality, Livadia Municipality and the community of Voroklini”, which was recently appointed by the Larnaca Water Board (LWB). The

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bqes

Presentation of the results of our three-year project of “Sampling, Sample Analysis, and Evaluation of Biological Quality Elements (Rivers)

We presented the results of our three-year project of “Sampling, Sample Analysis, and Evaluation of Biological Quality Elements (Rivers) – Implementation of Article 8 of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC” to officials from the Water Development Department. The primary objective of the project was the fulfilment of requirements of the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC with

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frog

Hydrological/hydrogeological Study for the water regime of Panayia’s Eleimonitrias Spring in Karpathos

We are implementing a hydrological and hydrogeological study for the water regime of the Spring of Panayias Eleimonitrias in the island of Karpathos in Greece, on behalf of the Societas Hellenica Herpetologica. According to the National Action Plan for the endemic frog of Karpathos (Pelophylax cerigensis), the wider area of the spring is one of

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Green – Holistic IoT platform for the Forest Management and Monitoring

We are glad and honoured to be part of the project “𝐀 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 – 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐨𝐓 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠”, that has been selected for funding by the Ίδρυμα Έρευνας και Καινοτομίας/Research and Innovation Foundation. Mobile Devices Laboratory of the Frederick University (https://lnkd.in/e5e-TyQp) is the coordinator of the Green-HIT project in partnership with CyRIC | Cyprus Research

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pwc

Participation in the “Livestock waste and animal by-product management” project in Cyprus

I.A.CO proudly announces its participation as subject technical experts in a PwC’s project team recently appointed by DG REFORM of the European Commission to undertake a “Livestock waste and animal by-product management” project in Cyprus. This project aims at providing technical assistance to the Cyprus national authorities to apply the principles of Circular Economy in

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Participation in the implementation of the Project «Rationalization of waste data collected»

I.A.CO Environmental & Water Consultants Ltd, member of a consortium led by Eunomia Research & Consulting, participates in the implementation of the Project «Rationalization of waste data collected» for the behalf of the Department of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment of the Republic of Cyprus. All EU state members are required to submit on

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Do you know that a linear park alongside Gialias river is planning to be constructed?

IACO, as an associate of Modinos & Vrahimis, participates in the implementation of the study for the design and construction of a linear park of ~3km length alongside Gialias river in the Municipality of Dali and the Community of Pera Chorio Nisou in Nicosia District. Our Scope of Work is to conduct a Hydrological and

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xintou

I.A.CO has signed a Contract with the Ministry of Defense for the elaboration of an Environmental Management Study of the operation of the firing range of the National Guard in the area of “XINTOU”

I.A.CO has signed a Contract with the Ministry of Defense for the elaboration of an Environmental Management Study of the operation of the firing range of the National Guard in the area of “Xintou”. The scope of the Study is: (a) The identification of possible impacts on the environment and the quality of life of

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Participation in the 12th International Hydrogeological Conference of Greece and Cyprus

I.A.CO participated in the 12th International Hydrogeological Conference of Greece and Cyprus, that was held during 21st – 22nd of March 2022, in Nicosia. The Conference was organized by the Hellenic Chapter of International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH) and the Cyprus Association of Geologists and Mining Engineers, and co-organized by the Centre of Integrated and Multidisciplinary

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Participation in a very exciting progress meeting of DIGIWATER project

IACO and its partners participated in a very exciting progress meeting of DIGIWATER project, that was held in a ferry from Oslo Norway to Kiel Germany, during 23rd-25th of November. DIGIWATER project aims to develop new, innovative and multidisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning, to stimulate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial skills of higher education teaching staff

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I.A.CO was awarded for the implementation of good practices on gender equality

I.A.CO was awarded for the implementation of good practices on gender equality in the working environment by the National Certification Body of the Ministry of Labour, Welfare and Social Insurance. The awarding ceremony took place on December 16th 2021 in Nicosia, and the certification “Best Practice” was proudly received by our manager Mr. Ayis Iacovides.

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Participation in the coordination of the project “Preparation of Special Environmental Studies (SES’s), Presidential Decree (PD’s) and Management Plans (MP’s) for all the areas of the Natura 2000 Network” in Greece

We proudly announce that we will be exporting our humble expertise and experience in Protected Areas Management Planning in one of the most ecologically and aesthetically rich countries worldwide, Greece, through a Consortium of Experts led by our very close Greek associates ENVECO SA. This three-year project, is about being the Technical and Scientific Coordinators

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I.A.CO participates in the elaboration of a comprehensive feasibility study of a combined marine development in Kissonerga community in Paphos, on behalf of the Deputy Ministry of Tourism

The Consortium of Deloitte Limited and Triton Consulting Engineers SA have been assigned by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism (DMT) of the Republic of Cyprus to perform a comprehensive feasibility study of a combined marine development in Kissonerga, Paphos. The scope of the project is to perform a comprehensive feasibility study that will facilitate the

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iroon

Implementation and design of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) at Iroon Square in Limassol

Our Hydro team, is involved in the implementation and design of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) at Iroon Square in Limassol, within the context of the wider urban planning of the area. The streets around the Square will pedestrianise, the existing trees will be maintained while the green spaces will be expanded in the area

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xeros

I.A.CO was assigned by the Water Development Department to perform a hydrological and hydraulic study for proposing flood protection measures of the riparian zone of Xeros river in Paphos District

I.A.CO has signed a Contract with the Water Development Department for the elaboration of a hydrological and hydraulic study for proposing flood protection measures/works in the riparian zone of the Xeros river valley. The study area concerns the segment of the River which is extended from “Foinikas”, just upstream Asprokremos Dam, up to the area

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agrokipia

Study for the design of the appropriate works, aiming the preservation and promotion of the geo-heritage of “Agrokipia” mine

We are conducting a Study on behalf of the Cyprus Geological Survey Department, for the design of the appropriate works, aiming the preservation and promotion of the geo-heritage of “Agrokipia” mine. The “Agrokipia” mine, which began its operation in 1936, was one of the most important copper mines of Cyprus. The mining activity in the

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recycle

I.A.CO along with its associates were assigned by Water Development Department to perform a Master Plan for the use of the Tertiary Treated Water of the wider area of Limassol

I.A.CO, along with EMVIS S.A. (Greece), signed a Contract with the Water Development Department for the elaboration of a Master Plan for the use of the tertiary treated water of the wider area of Limassol. The main goal of the project is to study alternative options for the development of the required infrastructure, in order

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mines

I.A.CO is proud to announce the assignment of the Elaboration of the Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment Study (SEIA) of the Action Plan of Abandoned Mines of Cyprus

.A.CO has signed a contract with the Geological Survey Department for the Elaboration of the Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment Study (SEIA) of the Action Plan of Abandoned Mines of Cyprus. The SEIA is expected to ensure a high level of environmental protection and incorporate environmental issues into the implementation of the Action Plan of Abandoned

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casino

IACO has been assigned to secure compliance with the environmental and ecological conditions set in the Town Planning Permit of the Integrated Casino Resort “City of Dreams Mediterranean” in Zakaki area

IACO has been assigned with the great challenge of providing their services to MELCO International Limited to secure compliance with the environmental and ecological conditions set in the Town Planning Permit of the Integrated Casino Resort “City of Dreams Mediterranean” in Zakaki area, Limassol. The Casino Resort is situated in an area next to an

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