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.
The Natura 2000 network & article 219
Interview by Ioli Christopoulou to journalist Nina Maria Paschalidou and the show ECO-agents of pod.gr regarding the Natura 2000 network and the distortions on Greece's protected areas due to Article 219 included in a new law by the Ministry of Development and Investment.
Wind Turbines: yes or no?
Talk by Ioanna Theodosiou on “Wind turbines: yes or no?” on the students of the Postgraduate Program “Environmental, Disaster and Crises Management Strategies” at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Degradation of both the natural and the investment environment
Comments by Ioli Christopoulou on how article 219 of the bill of the Ministry of Development and Investment degrades both the natural and the investment environment in Greece.
Petition signed by thousands of people and a final appeal to the Prime Minister to protect nature
A petition signed by thousands of people and a final to the Prime Minister from 29 environmental organizations for the withdrawal of article 219 of the bill by the Ministry of Development and Investments.
Growing pressure on the withdrawal of article 219
There is growing pressure on the article 219 of the bill of the Ministry of Development and Investment. A most important development is the announcement by the Nature 2000 Committee, the central scientific advisory body on biodiversity conservation in Greece, calling on the withdrawal of the article, that was issued yesterday. The announcement came after…
