INTERMEPA announced the results of its Steering Committee elections held on 29 July 2025: Ms. Semiramis Paliou, Chairperson of HELMEPA (Greece), was unanimously re-elected Chairperson for a further two-year term, and Ms. Sadan Kaptanoglu, President of TURMEPA (Turkey), was elected Vice Chairperson. Mr. George Tsavliris, long-time Chairperson of CYMEPA (Cyprus), will now serve as Former Chairman, providing continuity and counsel.

INTERMEPA, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary in June 2026, unites the national Marine Environment Protection Associations (MEPAs) of Cyprus, Greece, North America, Nigeria, the Philippines, Turkey, Ukraine, and Uruguay. The network collaborates closely to address maritime environmental challenges through shared knowledge, joint initiatives, and global solutions.

Ms. Paliou stated: “Our strength lies in unity. Each national MEPA brings its own initiatives and volunteers, and together we have built a global force for protecting the seas, representing over a million volunteers worldwide, with hundreds of actions, educational programs and awareness initiatives, all delivering measurable results and meaningful impact. We continue this work together, stronger than ever.”