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CEST Proceedings are published under the ISSN 2944-9820.

Mapping of available biological feedstock streams: The case of agro-industrial waste and by-products in the Region of Central Macedonia - Greece

(Corresponding) Patsios S., Batsioula M., Skoutida S., Geroliolios D., Melas L., Karkanias C., Karanasiou A., Saliakellis P., Malamakis A., Banias G.
Topic: 
Sustainable production and management of biomass
The European Union’s Bioeconomy Strategy aims to the transition to a circular, sustainable bio-based economy. It should be highlighted that bio-based production systems face significant challenges concerning the sustainable availability of the biological materials that are used as feedstocks for...Read more
Keywords: 
Biological feedstocks, Agro-industrial waste and by-products, Material Flow Analysis, Circular economy, Bio-based products
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00294

Beach erosion due to climate change: evaluation and best mitigation practices in touristic beaches of North Aegean Islands and Cyprus – The methodological structure of BEACHTECH project

(Corresponding) Hasiotis T., Velegrakis A., Chadjimitsis D., Loizidi M.
Topic: 
Beach erosion of island beaches In Eastern Mediterranean (Greece and Cyprus): assessment, monitoring and Management
The expected relative sea level rise (RSLR) and changes in the intensity/ frequency of extreme sea levels pose a growing erosion threat to beaches, the most important natural resources of touristic islands. In the framework of the BEACHTECH project, the beaches of Lesvos and Chios Islands (NE...Read more
Keywords: 
beach erosion, coastal protection measures, sea level rise, eastern Mediterranean
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00295

A smart integrated platform for leakage detection on water supply network in Aigio town

(Corresponding) Chasiotis A., Piromalis D., Chasiotis S., Feloni E., Papageorgas P., Bousdeki M., Sofianopoulos M., Nikolopoulos D., Kouniniotis D., Mathiou P., Nastos P.
Topic: 
Drinking water and health
Non-revenue water (NRW) is the volume of water participating in urban water supply processes, which does not generate revenues for the water utility company and it is divided into the water losses and the unbilled consumption. In the era of sustainable water resources management, the reduction of...Read more
Keywords: 
Non-revenue water, water supply network, water leakage, water supply monitoring, Aigio
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00296

Electricity generators in the European Union emissions trading system: definitional aspects in the light of a judicial decision

(Corresponding) Tzouvaras N.
Topic: 
Carbon market
The "electricity generator" definition (introduced through Directive 2009/29/EC, based on electricity sale and effective since 1.1.2005) is significant within the European Union greenhouse gases Emissions Trading System (ETS). Established through Directive 2003/87/EC, ETS currently (2021-...Read more
Keywords: 
European Union Emissions Trading System, Electricity Generator, Directive 2003/87/EC, Guidance paper to identify electricity generators
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00297

Morphological changes recorded from an automated beach optical monitoring system in a highly touristic pocket beach, Coral Bay, Pegeia, Cyprus

Chatzipavlis A., Andreadis O., Psarros F., (Corresponding) Hasiotis T., Velegrakis A., Evagorou E., Loizidi M., Chrysostomou G.
Topic: 
Beach erosion of island beaches In Eastern Mediterranean (Greece and Cyprus): assessment, monitoring and Management
This paper demonstrates preliminary results of a Beach Optical Monitoring System (BOMS) installed in Coral Bay Beach (Pegeia, Cyprus) in the framework of BEACHTECH project. The BOMS is deployed at the southern sector of Coral Bay, a pocket sandy beach of high touristic and economic importance for...Read more
Keywords: 
Beach Morphodynamics, Shoreline Detection, Wave Run-up, Coastal Video Monitoring, Image Processing
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00298

An Example of a Detailed Beach Inventory at an Island Scale: The Case of Chios, Greece

Monioudi I., Andreadis O., Chatzistratis D., Chalazas T., (Corresponding) Hasiotis T., Velegrakis A., Monioudis E., Mettas C., Koutsantonaki C.
Topic: 
Beach erosion of island beaches In Eastern Mediterranean (Greece and Cyprus): assessment, monitoring and Management
This contribution presents an example of a detailed beach inventory that can provide a comprehensive understanding of beach characteristics, using as a case study the island of Chios. The inventory was assembled using various sources, such as satellite imagery, optical information/tools provided by...Read more
Keywords: 
Beach inventory, Chios, Geo-spatial characteristics, Statistical analyses
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00299

Insights gained from stormwater e-monitoring in Viimsi, Estonia

(Corresponding) Suits K., Rajarao G., Kändler N., Vassiljev A., Annus I.
Topic: 
IoT-based environmental monitoring
The Baltic Sea is at risk from urban societies' diffuse pollution, which includes harmful substances, nutrients, and marine debris. Stormwater, the primary means by which these pollutants are transported, is typically evaluated through the collection and analysis of grab samples, which show...Read more
Keywords: 
e-monitoring, stormwater, surrogate parameters, water quality, smart city
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00303

Sustainable water resources governance developments: cross-sectorial policies and societal practice

(Corresponding) Ernsteins R., Skute A., Konkovs K., Lagzdina E., Ozolins M.
Topic: 
Water policy, management and society
The governance process of surface water resources in Latvia, particularly, in small river catchment areas and lake lands, also being Natura 2000 territories, was the main foci for two studies described. Previous traditional research done in related fields in Latvia has been focusing on water...Read more
Keywords: 
water and nature management, societal participation, bottom-up instruments, communication
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00304

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) Production from the Liquid Fraction of dried/shredded Food Waste

Filippou K., Bouzani E., Kora E., Ntaikou I., (Corresponding) Papadopoulou K., Lyberatos G.
Topic: 
Bioplastics
An enriched culture of Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)-forming bacteria was developed using the liquid fraction (condensate) which is generated during drying and shredding of food waste. A mixed enriched culture was used for the production of PHAs, in two Draw-Fill Reactors (DFRs). The culture was...Read more
Keywords: 
PHAs, condensate, food waste, Draw-Fill Reactors (DFRs).
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00310

Season Dynamics of Pollution and Changes in Enzymatic Activity in Agricultural Soil near an Industrial Area

(Corresponding) Sukiasyan A., Kirakosyan A.
Topic: 
Agroforestry, forest and agricultural sustainability
The aim of the study was to assess the ecological condition of soils in three regions in Armenia - Hrazdan, Gavar, and Martuni. It was shown that the soil samples from the three regions had low humus content in winter. However, in spring and summer, a significant increase in humus content was...Read more
Keywords: 
Soil; humus; pH; enzymes; heavy metals; total contamination index.
Paper ID: 
cest2023_00311