Cyprus is a member-state of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission since 1977 and is actively involved in programmes such as:
- the IODE (International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange), which aims to enhance marine research, exploitation and development, by facilitating the exchange of oceanographic data and information between participating Member States;
- and the NEAMTWS (North East Atlantic Mediterranean Tsunami Warning System), whose purpose is the creation of a Pan-European and Mediterranean tsunami early warning system.
Contact information:
Director of Cyprus Geological Survey Departments
Acting Director Mr Christodoulos Hadjigeorgiou
Cyprus Geological Survey Department
Tel.: +357 22409213
Εmail: chadjigeorgiou@gsd.moa.gov.cy
Energy and Marine Policy Division
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr Loukas Evgeniou, First Secretary
Τηλ.: +357 22651124
Εmail: levgeniou@mfa.gov.cy
Department of Meteorology, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment
Mr Matheos Papadakis, Meteorological Officer A’
Tel.: +357 22802934, +357 24802977
Εmail: mpapadakis@dom.moa.gov.cy
Oceanography Center, University of Cyprus
Professor Georgios Georgiou, Director
Tel.: +357 22892612
Email: georgios@ucy.ac.cy
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