01/06/2021
The Green Tank delivered two lectures in the six-month Social Dynamo project for the empowerment of environmental organization of the Bodossaki Foundation.
27/05/2021
Ioli Christopoulou comments on the significance of the decision taken by the Ministry of Environment and Energy rejecting the installation of wind turbines on 14 islets in the Aegean Sea in Natura 2000 areas.
04/05/2021
Ioli Christopoulou comments on the significance of the report by Cambridge University professor Sir Partha Dasgupta on the economics of biodiversity, and the need to redefine humanity’s relationship with nature, not on the basis of what humanity can draw from it, but on the basis of what nature can provide.
30/04/2021
Based on an analysis of 101 environmental permits for wind farms in Greece, the Green Tank and Nature Conservation Consultants (NCC) document differentiated approaches in the permitting process and recommend the adoption of a harmonized approach across the country. The promotion of renewable energy sources (RES) is the central tool for achieving the country’s climate and energy targets. However, especially with regard to wind energy, which is considered the most mature of RES technologies, there are recognized potential impacts, especially on
27/04/2021
Following another incident of catching, selling and displaying a Great White Shark in Greece, NGOs issue a joint call to the Ministry of Rural Development and Food on the protection of the sharks in Greece.
27/04/2021
A fine was imposed to a TV production company for violating the environmental legislation in the protected habitats of Elafonisos, following a complaint by environmental NGOs, including the Green Tank.
06/04/2021
The Green Tank contributed to the European Commission’s public consultation on EU biodiversity policy initiatives and nature restoration targets.
05/04/2021
The Green Tank submits to the public debate its comments on Greece’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
01/04/2021
Presentation by Ioli Christopoulou at the 5th regional stakeholder meeting of the INVALIS project, which was dedicated to the application of the EU institutional framework for Invasive Alien Species.
20/03/2021
Interview of Ioli Christopoulou on the impacts of the pandemic and the need for a green recovery to journalist Aspasia Vouzi of the 102fm radio station of ERT3.