We unite our voices for the protection of the natural environment
In view of the World Environment Day on 5 June 2021, 31 NGOs with recognized work in the conservation of the natural environment in Greece have co-signed a joint document together with corresponding number of pictures, one per organization.
Empowering civil society organizations
The Green Tank delivered two lectures in the six-month Social Dynamo project for the empowerment of environmental organization of the Bodossaki Foundation.
The rescue of the Greek Galapagos
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.
Nature 2000 Committee and the national environmental policy
Opinion piece by Ioli Christopoulou on the importance of the Nature 2000 Committee for the Greek environmental policy and its role in giving prominence to the natural wealth of the country.
“Life vest” of 1.4 trillion dollars by 2030 for protected areas
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.
Environmental permit terms for wind farms
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…
Joint call for the protection of sharks in Greece
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.
Fine imposed for violation of environmental law on Elafonisos
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.
Contribution to the EU public consultation on biodiversity policy
The Green Tank contributed to the European Commission’s public consultation on EU biodiversity policy initiatives and nature restoration targets.
Comments on the National Recovery and Resilience Plan
The Green Tank submits to the public debate its comments on Greece's National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Policy developments on invasive alien species
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.
Post-pandemic green recovery
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.
Online dialogue: 6 viewpoints on 4 questions regarding the deployment of renewables
The Green Tank in cooperation with the Heinrich Boell Foundation in Greece records 6 different opinions around the deployment of renewables, aiming to approach in a wholistic way this critical issue of the development of renewables in Greece and the related challenges.
Wind energy, nature and local communities: Is there a solution?
Nikos Mantzaris spoke about the importance of RES development and the conservation of biodiversity in an interview with the German television channel ARD in a show dedicated to the challenges related to the development of wind farms in the Aegean islands.
