Co-operation with public and private bodies

The academic staff of the M.Sc. programme have developed important collaborations with public and private institutions. These collaborations are aimed at (a) the networking of the students, (b) their additional training in real-life topics, (c) assisting the procedures of institutions, (d) drafting proposals for project financing, and (e) in outlining the career prospects of graduates. Collaborations with the following organizations are indicated as examples:

Development Agency of Trikala (https://www.kenakap.gr/en) – Development Agency of Karditsa (https://anka.gr/index.php/en/): Possibilities of the State’s Development Law, Investments in the rural area, LEADER Program, participation in the green transition program (Co-Green), Opportunities to participate in programs and prepare theses.

ESEK SYN. PE – (https://www.esek.gr/en/archiki-english/) Energy Community of Karditsa: Production flow of pellets, participation in the green transition program Co-Green. Opportunities to participate in programs and prepare diplomatic theses in bio-economy and circular economy.

EURACADEMY (https://www.euracademy.org/) European educational organization: Investments in the rural area, bio-economy and development, participation in the green transition program Co-Green (https://www.euracademy.org/co- green/).

Hunting Con-federation of Greece (https://www.ksellas.gr/index.php?lang=en): Cooperation in the context of preparing diplomatic theses, possibilities to participate in projects.

Oikom Ltd., Athens (https://oikom.gr/en/): Cooperation in the context of environmental studies, restoration projects of protected areas, development of rural areas in harmony with environmental legislation.

YLI - MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, Athens (https://forest.gr/work/): Fire protection, Forest maps, Forest management, Water management, Phytotechnics, Grazing management plans.

Mouzaki Public Forestry Station: Win-win cooperation in issues of environmental interest, which have been proposed for the preparation of diplomatic theses, within the territory of the Mouzaki Forestry.