About Us
The Hellenic Polar Zones Society, is a scientific society that began operating in 2012 under the initiative of Mr. Stathis Nirikos, retired Flag Officer of the Hellenic Navy, Economist & International law Expert. The Society was officially recognized with the decision No. 177/7-4-14 of the County Court of Athens.
Our members are scientists affiliated in a variety of scientific fields such as Μedicine (among them twο physician-researchers in the scientific station “Concordia” of the European Union in Antarctica), Ηydrographers, Geologists, Biologists, armed forces Officers in service or retired, Merchant Marine officers, Explorers – mountaineers, who have travelled at polar regions, artists, economists, journalists etc.
The Hellenic Polar Zones Society is created to promote the presence of Greece at Polar Zones of our Planet.
Our Mission
In line with this purpose and vision, several geo-scientists, M.Ds and officers focus their efforts in order Hellas has a kind of activities at the afforementioned virgin areas.
Our duty is the contribution for the protection of Polar Zones, in collaboration with others National or International Organisations, Institutions and Services.
Our Vision
At the same time childs education about the Polar Zones issues is a crucial factor, as well as the represantation of our Nation at International forums with relevant subjects.
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More specifically, our purpose is the study of Polar Zones, the environmental observation, the data collection and systematic recording of animal life data and information.
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With the no. 203762/13714/ 31-1-2020 document of the Ministry of Education, we received the approval for an educational program entitled: "A first acquaintance of students with the polar zones" in the school units of Primary and Secondary Education. Unfortunately, due to precautionary measures against the corona virus, the program was not implemented. We hope to have the opportunity to implement it very soon.
The Board of Directors of Hellenic Polar Zones Society consists of :
President : Symeon Konstantinidis
Vice – President : Athanasios Mavraeidopoulos
Gen. Secretary : Peggy Spyrou
Treasurer : Ioannis Papachristou
Minder : Angelina Temponera
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Brief President's CV:
Rear Admiral (rt) SYMEON KONSTANTINIDIS HN
He is a graduate of the Hellenic Naval Academy HNA (Higher MilitarySchool). He holds a Master's degree in Oceanography - Meteorology from the Naval Post Graduate School of Monterey, California, USA and Master degree in Naval Sciences from the Hellenic Naval War College (NSP). During his career in the Navy, he was trained at various military schools in the United States (San Diego - California, Virginia and Florida and Belgium -
Ostend).
He has also served in various units of the Fleet Headquarters as Staff, Executive Officer, Commanding Officer and Commander as well as in Staff positions of Hellenic General, Crete Naval Base, Hydrographic Service and at the NATO Headquarters in Naples, Italy as Head of the Oceanography Meteorology Department.
After his retirement he has dealt with Historical, Environmental, Meteorological and Oceanographic issues. He has given relevant lectures to various institutions and Universities such as National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Free University of Kifisia, Associations, etc. He has also published various studies in
journals. He was recently elected President of the Hellenic Polar Zones Society.
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