My name is Konstantinos Kokkofitis and I am a high school student at Lyceum Agiou Georgiou Lakatamias. I am the Cyprus Ballroom dance champion in the Youth category 10dances and have competed in international WDSF Latin and Standard dance competitions, such as the European Championship in Riga, Latvia. I also achieved first place in the nationwide Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition and the nationwide Statistics competition, where I also participated in the European. I have earned awards in other academic competitions too! I am involved in projects promoting sustainability, like AquaWise. Through these experiences, I have developed discipline, teamwork, and creativity and my goal is to contribute positively to society.

Cyprus faces a severe water scarcity problem due to low rainfall and climate change. Prolonged droughts are becoming more frequent, severely impacting agriculture, daily life, and the natural environment. The situation is worsening over time, posing serious challenges for the country’s water availability and overall sustainability.

I believe one solution for a sustainable future and water scarcity is AquaWise, a smart irrigation system that uses real-time data and artificial intelligence to optimize water use, primarily in agriculture but also for other purposes. Its affordable and scalable design reduces water waste, supports healthy plants, and helps combat drought, promoting sustainable water management for a better future.