Will the Ministry of Development take over Greece’s protected areas?
An opinion piece by Ioli Christopoulou explaining why article 219 of a bill by the Ministry of Development and Investment is dangerous for Greece's protected areas, while not promoting investments in the country.
Biodiversity policy developments
Ioli Christopoulou was an invited speaker to the online event titled "Policy and implementation of biodiversity conservation in Greece" organized by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
Biodiversity conservation among the challenges of the new year
Comment by Ioli Christopoulou and reference to the Green Tank report "Priority to nature: An assessment of the implementation of Greece's National Biodiversity Strategy" in an article on the environmental challenges of the new year, published in the Sunday edition of TO VIMA.
Unprotected habitats in high television viewing
The Green Tank co-signed the joint press release and the complaint submitted to the relevant authorities regarding the incident of wheeled vehicles on the sand dunes of the Natura 2000 site in Elafonisos, in Southern Greece that was broadcast to the TV show “Greece’s Next Top Model (GNTM) 3”.
Does Greece give priority to nature?
To what extent has Greece responded to its biodiversity commitments? The new report titled «Priority to nature: As assessment of the implementation of Greece’s National Biodiversity Strategy” which was launched today by the environmental think tank, the Green Tank assess the implementation of Greece’s National Biodiversity Strategy and its first Action Plan.
Νature loss and pandemics
Ioli Christopoulou comments on the link between nature conservation and pandemics to the TV show ECO NEA.
Webinar: The new EU Biodiversity Strategy
Participation of Ioli Christopoulou in the webinar titled "The new EU 2030 Biodiversity, how does it concern us?" which was organized by organized by the citizens movement KOSMOS.
Invasive alien species: assessment and recommendations for an effective policy in Greece
Presentation by Ioli Christopoulou at the public dialogue event organized by Greece’s newly established Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (NECCA) as part of the Interreg Europe INVALIS project.
The free flow and protection of Aoos river offer great advantages for Greece
Triggered by the catastrophic impact of cyclone "Ianos", an opinion peace by Alexandra Pappa, and Ioli Christopoulou on the inportance of protection and concervation of one of the last free-flow rivers in Europe.
Comments on eight species and habitats action plans
The Green Tank participated in the public consultation organized by the Ministry of Environment and Energy on the adoption of eight Action Plans for species and habitats of community interest.
In the spotlight: The EU Biodiversity Strategy
Participation of Ioli Christopoulou in a panel discussion on the EU Biodiversity Strategy hosted by Matroni Dikaiakou’s “Karta Melous” (Member’s Card) show on the Hellenic Parliament’s broadcaster.
Comment on the new environmental law
Ioli Christopoulou spoke to the French environmental newspaper Reporterre and journalist Marie Geredaki on the new environmental law that was passed in early May.
Reporting from Athens on World Environment Day
Ioli Christopoulou spoke to Joël Bronner, the RFI (Radio France Internationale) correspondent in Athens, about the new environmental law passed in early May.
World Environment Day: Challenges for the period ahead
On the occasion of the 2020 World Environment Day, Nikos Mantzaris and Ioli Christopoulou discuss the challenges that derive from recent environmental developments, in an article published in a special issue dedicated to the environment of the printed version of LIFO.
