The Loutra Project:
Spring 2025 fundraising campaign
A series of nature-inspired tableware
We are thrilled to announce our new collaboration “The Loutra Project – a series of nature-inspired ceramic tableware,” with the local ceramics artist, The Jelly Potter.
The collection is inspired by the colours and shapes of the landscape surrounding the Loutra of Aphrodite beach area in Akamas peninsula*. A place basking in natural beauty, rich in sounds and colours that could restore and rebuild one’s soul.
Find an extended exploration of the project here.
25% of profits support our environmental projects
On average, 25% of total proceeds will go directly to the Cyprus Environment Foundation with the aim to protect and enhance the natural beauty, biodiversity, and ecosystems of Cyprus. Raised funds will go towards the support of the most urgent environmental initiatives that are working to protect the biodiversity of Cyprus, regenerate its lands and support sustainable resource and waste management. Take a look at completed and on-going projects the Cyprus Environment Foundation helped support through allocated grants these last three years.
Where to get the collection
• The ceramics are currently available at The Jelly Potter’s studio in Kaimakli, 82 Griva Digeni, 1021, Nicosia. Check their Instagram stories for opening times.
• You can also get a sneak preview of the ceramics during the 25th and 26th of April at Prozak coffee shop in Nicosia.
• Online shop goes live on the 27th of April at 10am (UTC+3)
* Why is the Akamas Peninsula important
The Akamas Peninsula is one of the last coastal nature and biodiversity protected areas in Cyprus. Included in the Natura 2000 network, it consists of an area of approximately 230 square kilometers with steep mountain peaks, valleys, ravines, natural coastlines, sandy beaches and sea caves, while it is equal to only 2% of the total area of Cyprus.
In such a small geographical area, approximately 50% of the island’s biodiversity is recorded, which includes rare endemic plants, reptiles, bats and many species of migratory birds. In addition to its unique species, the area also hosts diverse communities of habitats. Akamas Peninsula is one of the few and important areas in the Mediterranean where the endangered and protected species of the Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) and green turtle (Chelonia mydas) breed.
As the Sustainable Development Plan for the Akamas National Forest Park has not yet been implemented, the protection of the peninsula and its biodiversity face serious challenges including unsustainable residential and tourist development, extraction and quarrying of natural resources, intensive hunting activities, illegal fishing and arbitrary construction of roads and trails.
The proper implementation of the Sustainable Development Plan and the preservation and protection of Cyprus’ natural heritage in Akamas Peninsula, concerns us all and the Cyprus Environment Foundation supports every effort in this direction.
