Dr.-Ing. Paris A. Fokaides
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Consultancy
My professional experience includes extensive consultancy and coordination work for public authorities in Cyprus, supporting the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies related to energy efficiency, environmental protection, waste management, sustainable construction, and regulatory compliance. These assignments combine technical expertise, policy analysis, capacity building, and strategic support for ministries, regulatory bodies, municipalities, and public institutions.
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Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Republic of Cyprus
Department of Environment
Consultant - Training of public servants dealing with environmental legislation on Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
09/2016 - 02/2017
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Coordinator - Consultancy for the Elaboration of a Study on the Implementation of Rational Management of Solid Waste in the Public Sector
09-2017 - 12/2017
Fact Sheet
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Coordinator - Consultancy for the Elaboration of a Study on the Reduction and Utilisation of Biodegradable Waste in Cyprus
09/2017 - 12/2017
Fact Sheet
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Coordinator - Providing Services for Measurement, Recording and Report Preparation of Food Waste Levels at Various Stages of the Food Supply Chain
11/2020 - 10/2021​
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Coordinator - Study of Preparation of An Action Plan for Green Contracts, Location and Recording of Green Products and Services Circulated / Provided in The Cyprus Market
10/2021 - 09/2022​
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Coordinator - Measuring, recording and preparing quality control reports on certain single-use plastic products and their waste, alternatives, establishing a single-use plastic registry
10/2022 - 10/2023
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Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Republic of Cyprus
Energy Sercive
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Consultant - Consultancy for the Elaboration of a Study on the calculation of cost - optimal levels for minimum energy performance requirements for buildings in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 2010/31/EU on the energy efficiency of buildings
10/2017 -03/2018
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Coordinator - Method for Inspections of Heating and Air Conditioning Systems, Definition of Minimum Requirements of Technical Building Systems and Method of Regulation and Control of Technical Building Systems
12/2019 - 11/2020
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Coordinator - Provision of Technical Support Services for the project "Promoting Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings of the Balkan Mediterranean Territory: ProEnergy"
04/2021 - 03/2022
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Coordinator - Provision of Technical Support Services for the project "Strategic Cross-Border Cooperation & Capitalisation of a Common Approach to Energy Saving in Public Buildings: STRATENERGY"
11/2021 - 07/2022
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Coordinator - Training of registrants of Heating System Inspection and Air Condition System Inspection
11/2021 - 07/2022
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Coordinator - Elaboration of a study for the preparation of a methodology for calculating Renewable Energy from solar domestic water and/or space heating systems and the benefits resulting from the replacement of older solar thermal frames and systems
02/2022 - 08/2022
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​​Coordinator - Calculation of the cost optimum levels of the minimum energy performance requirements of buildings according to article 5 of the directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings
11/2022 - 09/2023
Fact Sheet
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​​Coordinator - Design and development of a new digital format for the Building Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and accompanying Recommendations in accordance with Directive (EU) 2024/1275 on the Energy Performance of Buildings
04/2025 - 07/2025
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​​Coordinator - Revision of the Inspection Guide for Heating and Air Conditioning Systems and of the Guide for Overall Performance Requirements of Technical Systems installed or upgraded in residential and non-residential buildings
09/2025 - 02/2026
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Ministry of Interior, Republic of Cyprus
Department of Town Planning and Housing
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Consultant - Preparation of a Preliminary Draft Order of the Town Planning Council for Soil Sealing in Construction Projects
06/2014 - 02/2015
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Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works, Republic of Cyprus
Road Transport Department
Coordinator - Detailed cost estimation for Public Transport Vehicles for the years 2010 – 2020
04/2021 - 07/2022
Fact Sheet
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Presidency, Republic of Cyprus
Office of the Commissioner for Gender Equality
Coordinator - Conducting a Study on the Integration of Gender Considerations into Energy Policies.-
11/2024 - 01/2025
Fact Sheet
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Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA)
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Consultant - Implementation of Written Exams for the Selection of Four (4) Candidates to be Employed as Energy Operators in Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA)
09/2015 - 12/2015
Fact Sheet
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Municipality of Aradippou
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Consultant - Implementation of Written Exams for the Selection of Four (4) Candidates to be Employed as Energy Operators in Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA)
09/2015 - 12/2015
Fact Sheet​
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