Reimagining urban ecosystems in Greece, with Sporos

Sporos Regeneration Institute and Konstantinos Tsiompanos have been working with displaced communities to regenerate urban spaces in in Athens and Mitylene, Greece, with a strong focus on enhancing biodiversity and building climate resilience. Sporos brought together people from 13 different nationalities and regions to co-design and maintain agriculturally productive ecosystems to feed people and nurture biodiversity. The project aimed to empower participants to grow their own resources independently.

Through a hands-on learning approach, the initiative supported participants to learn practical regenerative agricultural skills. They learned about soil composition, home composting, water conservation, and seed-saving. Participants also gain experience in compact cultivation methods such as lasagna-bed making, composting and vermicomposting, which supported them to create productive gardens even in limited urban spaces.

A key highlight of the project was the creation of a rooftop garden. Using reclaimed wood for raised beds and upcycled pallets for structure, the team demonstrated adaptable, resource-conscious methods perfectly suited to the urban environment.

Learn more about Sporos Regeneration Institute at www.sporosinstitute.org.