Open Lecture: Nature’s Lens: Shifting Perspectives
Guest Lecturer: Maya Galimidi, Founder of Empower with Nature
Date and Time: 9 April 2025 10:00 -12:00 am
Place: Room C, Department of Environment building, Mytilene
About Maya Galimidi:
Maya Galimidi is the founder of Empower with Nature, an international, transdisciplinary educational platform. She serves as the International Ambassador for the Global Ecovillage Network, a Greening Education Partner for UNESCO, and is a member of UNEA and the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature. Maya has organized ecological education and ecovillage programs across the Middle East, Americas, Brazil, and Europe. She teaches at universities in USA, Europe and Australia and is actively involved in developing a Master’s curriculum in ecological education. In addition, Maya collaborates with projects related to youth climate action, women’s empowerment and Eco Art.
A frequent speaker on climate action, Maya brings 15 years of experience in managing conference content and organizing events across 30 countries and 10 sectors. She holds a master’s degree with distinction in Ecology and Spirituality from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and an undergraduate degree in Public Relations and Performing Arts Management from Istanbul Bilgi University.
