Save Ios

Save Ios

Association Save Ios

Athens, Greece

Environment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationHeritageCommunity development
AssociationLocal reach
Profile last updated: June 29, 2026

About

Save Ios is a non-profit association based in Athens, Greece working on environment & climate, nature & wildlife conservation, heritage +2 more.

Save Ios is a non-profit association of residents, friends and supporters of Ios, a Greek island in the Cyclades. It advocates sustainable, environmentally respectful development on the island that benefits residents, locals, visitors and employees, and keeps its beaches and natural areas publicly accessible. Its work includes legal action against projects it considers unlawful, objections to investment proposals such as Pikri Nero and Koumbara-Diakofto, spatial planning studies, environmental restoration efforts, and cultural and ecological events. The association was approved by the Magistrates Court in Athens under Decision No. 74/2020 and is registered in Athens.

Location

Athens, Greece

Organisation type

Association

Legal name

Association Save Ios

VAT number

GR740260400

Focus areas

IosCycladesSustainable tourismSpatial planningHeritage protectionEnvironmental lawPublic beach access

Languages

ENEL

Causes & programmes

Causes

Environment & ClimateNature & Wildlife conservationHeritageCommunity developmentArts & Culture

Works for

Communities

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningResearchAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Check dam network construction project

Water & Sanitation · Greece

Construction of a network of check dams on Ios, started in November 2024 with contributing organisations.

Microdams project

Water & Sanitation · Greece

Completed microdams project on Ios, presented to contributing organisations in Chora.

Spatial planning study for Ios, Sikinos and Folegandros

Community development · Greece

Study of the problems and sustainable growth options for Ios and neighbouring islands, with an inaugural meeting in October 2024.

Countries of operation

Greece

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donationsGrants

Ways to support

DonateMembership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Cyclades Preservation Fund, Good Move Initiatives

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