OR Novaa member of the United Group, the top telecommunications provider and the media in Southeast Europe, honors World Day Forestry 2025, which we celebrate today, presenting the art exhibition “For a Forest”, with the participation of distinguished Greek artists and the curator of the Archaeologist and Historical Art of Iris Cretan. The report takes place in the context of Nova Corporate Responsibility actions.
The inauguration event held on Wednesday, March 19 In their presence, Stathis Stathopoulos, Secretary General of the Forestry of the RIS and Evangelos Goudoufas, General Manager of the Forestry and Forestry Environment of the RIS. Nova has focused its corporate responsibility actions on environmental rehabilitation after major disasters and environmental protection with the use of technology. Significant works in this initiative were, within 2024, the reforestation of IM. Pentelis and large -scale rehabilitation projects at Dadia Evros National Park and the island of Rhodes.
At the same time, Nova proceeds with the initiative and development of the ICT project “Smart Forest Rhodes“, A smart fire prevention and fire management system using artificial intelligence, which will be delivered to the island of Rhodes in the summer of 2025.
In the exhibition “For a Forest”, the artists are involved in their paintings and sculptures: Katia Varvaki, Kiki Voulgareli, Markos Georgilakis, Maria Diakodimitriou, Christina Douzeni, Alexandra Isakidis, Katerina Kalitsounakis, Tasos Liakopoulos, Lydia Margaroni, Minas Mavrikakis, Manos Mavrikakis.
Through this artistic initiative, Nova seeks to highlight the importance of viability through cultural expression, exploring the dynamic interaction of art and nature and encouraging actions that sensitize the collective responsibility for protecting the environment.
THE Stathis Stathopoulos, Secretary General of the Forestry of the RIShe said: “I am very happy to be here today, at a time when we celebrate World Forest Day, on the other hand, achieve the goal of a quick and quality result in trying to tackle the consequences of the climate crisis. In this light, the cooperation of the public and private sectors is an essential tool for the restoration of forest ecosystems. The institution of the private recovery and reforestation contractor is a modern institution of social responsibility, has been implemented since 2021, and already provides its first results. Nova was a valuable partner in rehabilitation projects such as Dadia in Evros, Rhodes and the Penteli Monastery, with essential and immediate results. We hope that this cooperation will continue, reinforcing the efforts of more durable forests against the challenges of the climate crisis. “
THE Evangelos Goudoufas, General Manager of Forestry and Forestry Environment, RISHe noted: “Our cooperation with Nova was not only confined to rehabilitation projects, but also inspired this exhibition, which highlights the living forest as a symbol of hope and regeneration. When the forces are joined to restore the natural environment, the result is certain and reaches the limits of absolute success. “
Iris Cretan, curator of the reportnotes: “The exhibition ‘for a forest’ is an original artistic action that links the works of important artists with environmental consciousness. The works specifically created for the exhibition compose an exciting narrative of our relationship with nature, turning art into a way of empathy and understanding, into an organic exhortation for thought and action. Every work, through its materials and iconography, tells a story and invites the urgent need to protect the environment. I am excited to welcome Nova’s decision to embrace this initiative, promoting the dialogue on sustainability. “
Martha Kesisoglou, Corporate Affairs Executive Director of Novacommented: “Nova incorporates viability into the core of its strategy, combining innovation with social responsibility. The ‘Forest’ exhibition is a typical example of how art can function as a means of environmental and cultural awareness. Through this initiative, we strengthen our connection to the environment while inspiring actions that promote sustainable development. “
The exhibition will run until May 18, 2025 at Nova headquarters, 106 Athens Avenue. Workshops will be held during the exhibition for the children of the workers. Will be accessible to the public, with free admission, the following days and hours:
- Friday March 28: 16:00 – 19:00
- Friday April 4: 16:00 – 19:00
- Saturday 5 April: 10:00 – 13:00
- Friday 25 April: 16:00 – 19:00
- Friday 9 May: 16:00 – 19:00
- Friday May 16th: 16:00 – 19:00
- Sunday 18 May (World Museum Day): 10:00 – 13:00