Hellenic Agricultural Academy

Hellenic Agricultural Academy
FoundedJanuary 25, 2000 (2000-01-25)
HeadquartersAgricultural University of Athens
Official language
Greek
President
Sofia Efstratoglou
Vice President
Georgios-Ioannis Nychas

The Hellenic Agricultural Academy, also known as HAA (Greek: Ελληνική Γεωργική Ακαδημία), is an independent, non-profit Greek scientific organization (academy) based in Athens at the Agricultural University of Athens.

It is active in the scientific fields of agronomy and forestry, veterinary medicine and animal science, food sciences and nutririon, ecology and natural environment, and agricultural economics.[1][2][3][4]

History

The Hellenic Agricultural Academy was founded in 2000 by a group of scientists representing a wide range of disciplines, including agricultural sciences, forestry, veterinary medicine, food technology, and environmental sciences.

Following its establishment, the academy joined the Union of European Academies. Since 2001, it has been a full member of the UEAA (Union of European Academies for Sciences applied to Agriculture, Food and Nature),[5] a pan-European network of academies that promotes scientific research and cooperation on issues related to agriculture, food, and the environment. The UEAA supports networking among scientists at the European level and the exchange of knowledge among its member states.

For the 2022–2026 term, the elected President of the academy is Dr. Sofia Efstratoglou, emeritus Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens, and the Vice President is Dr. Georgios-Ioannis Nychas, emeritus Professor at the Agricultural University of Athens.[6][7]

Core purpose and mission

According to its statute,[8] the primary mission of the HAA includes the following objectives:

  • The study and addressing of scientific, technical, economic, and social issues related to agriculture, food, forests, and the natural environment.
  • The promotion of sustainable development and scientific knowledge in the agri-food sector.
  • The organization of scientific conferences, lectures, seminars, and events to promote information exchange and collaboration among scientists and institutions.
  • Cooperation with national and international bodies, including scientific institutions and organizations with related objectives.

The academy seeks to achieve these objectives through the support of research projects, the publication of scientific works, and participation in international scientific networks.

Members of the academy (Fellows) are elected from among Greek scientists with a recognized, yearlong contribution (research, administrative, or professional) in fields related to the academy's objectives. In addition, candidates should possess internationally recognised work in peer-reviewed scientific journals, that advances science and technology in at least one area of interest of the academy. Election follows a process of public open call,[9] thorough academic evaluation, and nominal voting by all members of the General Assembly.[10]

Sections

According to its statute, the academy is structured into the following sections:

  • Section of Agricultural Production
  • Section of Animal Production
  • Section of Veterinary
  • Section of Food Science
  • Section of Forestry, Forest Products and Forest Engineering
  • Section of Natural Resources, Agricultural Engineering and Landscape Architecture
  • Section of Biotechnology - Biology (with applications in Agriculture)
  • Section of Ecology, Biodiversity and the Environment
  • Section of Economic and Social Sciences
  • Section of Miscellaneous Sciences (with emphasis on Agriculture)

Organization and activities

The academy operates under an official statute,[8] which defines different categories of membership, including full, honorary, and corresponding members, as well as procedures governing the scientific and administrative activities of the organization. A fixed number of positions and sections exists within the academy, covering a broad range of all of the agricultural sciences.

HAA organizes a wide range of academic lectures and events[11][12][13][14][15][16] in cooperation with Greek universities and research institutions, with a goal of fostering communication and dialogue on contemporary scientific issues.[11][12][13][14][15][16]

References

  1. ^ "Ελληνική Γεωργική Ακαδημία". Ε.Γ.Α. (in Greek). 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  2. ^ "Ελληνική Γεωργική Ακαδημία: Ημερίδα με θέμα τις νέες διαστάσεις της ΚΑΠ". ΕΘΕΑΣ (in Greek). 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  3. ^ "Union of European Academies for Sciences applied to Agriculture, Food and Nature (UEAA)". UEAA.info. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2026-02-03. Greece – Greek Agricultural Academy - HAA is a non-profit organisation under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food. Its purpose is to support the progress of agriculture and the general agricultural economy with particular emphasis on various scientific, technical, economic, legal, social and cultural aspects.
  4. ^ Ανακήρυξη νέων μελών της Ελληνικής Γεωργικής Ακαδημίας (in Greek), 2014-10-21, retrieved 2026-02-03
  5. ^ "UEAA.info". UEAA.info. 2025-06-27. Retrieved 2026-02-05.
  6. ^ "Δρ. Γεώργιος-Ιωάννης Νυχάς". AgriBusiness Forum (in Greek). 2020-06-19. Retrieved 2026-02-03. Μέλος της Ελληνικής Γεωργικής Ακαδημίας
  7. ^ "John E., Nychas". ‪Μελετητής Google‬ (in Greek). Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  8. ^ a b "Καταστατικό της Ε.Γ.Α." (PDF). Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  9. ^ "Ελληνική Γεωργική Ακαδημία: Προκήρυξη πλήρωσης θέσεων Τακτικών Μελών της Ελληνικής Γεωργικής Ακαδημίας". Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας (in Greek). 2025-09-11. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  10. ^ "Ανακήρυξη νέων μελών της Ελληνικής Γεωργικής Ακαδημίας". Εφημερίδα ΤΑΧΥΔΡΟΜΟΣ Βόλου, Μαγνησίας, Θεσσαλίας (in Greek). 2014-10-21. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  11. ^ a b "Διάλεξη Ελληνικής Γεωργικής Ακαδημίας – Α.Π.Θ." Α.Π.Θ. (in Greek). 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  12. ^ a b "Διάλεξη με θέμα: "Αλγόριθμοι μοριακής δομής ή πως προσεγγίζουμε την ομορφιά και την χρησιμότητα των μορίων"". ΓΠΑ (in Greek). 2019-12-11. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  13. ^ a b "Εκδήλωση της Ελληνικής Γεωργικής Ακαδημίας – Α.Π.Θ." Α.Π.Θ. (in Greek). 2018-05-30. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  14. ^ a b "Πρόσκληση της Ε.Γ.Α. για την υποδοχή νέων μελών" (PDF). Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  15. ^ a b "Γενετικά τροποποιημένα φυτά, γεωργία, διατροφή, υγεία και... μονοπώλια! (Β' μέρος)". Πεμπτουσία (in Greek). 2015-09-16. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  16. ^ a b "Πρόσκληση του Προέδρου της Ελληνικής Γεωργικής Ακαδημίας" (PDF). Retrieved 2026-02-03.
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