Educated at the Universities of Athens, Manchester, and Geneva, Costas has over 35 years of experience working in various environmental fields in both the private and public sectors, with extensive experience of coordinating European Union-funded projects. His expertise lies in designing and implementing environmental pollution and control practices, environmental monitoring and management systems, environmental impact assessments, contingency planning, occupational health and safety, waste and chemicals management, climate change policies and practices, as well as the management of natural resources.