From Meadows to Markets: Advancing Seagrass Restoration and Sustainable Financing
How can the EU scale up the restoration of Mediterranean seagrass meadows? This and more were the central questions explored during the online policy roundtable "From Meadows to Markets: Advancing Seagrass Restoration and Sustainable Financing", co-hosted by MEP Dimitris Tsiodras and organised by The Green Tank in the framework of the ARTEMIS Interreg Euro-Med project on June 25, 2026.
Investing in Nature: The Green Tank Highlights Nature Finance Opportunities at the 5th ESG Universe Forum
At the 5th ESG Universe Forum, Ioli Christopoulou, Policy Director and Co-founder of The Green Tank, highlighted the role of nature investments as a key tool for biodiversity protection, resilience building, and sustainable development.
The Green Tank at the ARTEMIS Final Conference in Menorca: Policy and Financing for Seagrass Restoration Take Centre Stage
From 8 to 10 June 2026, The Green Tank joined fellow partners and associated stakeholders at the final conference of the Interreg Euro-MED ARTEMIS project in Menorca, Spain, contributing to discussions on advancing seagrass restoration across the Mediterranean.
ARTEMIS project featured in Belgian Eos magazine: Highlighting the importance of Posidonia meadows in Greece
The Interreg Euro-MED ARTEMIS project was recently featured in an extensive article by science journalist Tom Peeters in the Belgian science magazine Eos Wetenschap. The article, titled “Posidonia: The Seagrass That Protects the Mediterranean Sea”, explores the ecological importance of Posidonia oceanica meadows, their role in biodiversity conservation, coastal protection and carbon sequestration, as well as the threats they face from anchoring, fish farming and climate change.
The Green Tank at the first Greek Seagrass Forum
The Green Tank actively participated in the first Greek Seagrass Forum, held at the French Institute of Greece in Athens from April 28 to 30, 2026, contributing to the dialogue on the protection and restoration of Posidonia oceanica, one of the Mediterranean’s most important ecosystems.
“The environmental crisis is still reversible, but time is running out”: Nikos Mantzaris’ interview on Fortune Greece
As part of Fortune Greece’s Earth Day 2026 special, Nikos Mantzaris, senior policy analyst & co-founder of The Green Tank, highlights that the environmental crisis is still reversible—but the window for action is rapidly closing.
The Green Tank comments on the Ministry of Environment and Energy’s draft law on permitted uses and activities in protected areas
The Green Tank submitted comments on the amendments proposed by the Ministry of Environment and Energy regarding permitted uses and activities within protected areas (Article 98), as part of the public consultation on the draft law titled: “Modernization of legislation for the use and production of energy from renewable sources – Provisions on environmental and forest protection – Arrangements for the organization and adequate staffing of the Ministry of Environment and Energy and its supervised bodies.”
The Green Fund joins as new partner in the SAvE Whales project
A major step towards the implementation of the SAvE Whales initiative has been achieved with the inclusion of the Green Fund in the project's partnership. This development was formalized through the signing of an Addendum to the existing Memorandum of Understanding, strengthening the institutional basis and long-term sustainability of the effort to protect sperm whales in the Mediterranean.
Documenting Posidonia Restoration at Atzikiari Bay
The first episode of the ARTEMIS documentary series highlights pioneering restoration efforts in the Posidonia meadows at Atzikiari Bay, Crete, featuring the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research (HCMR), The Green Tank, and the project’s other partners.
The Green Tank participates in the European Commission’s Expert Group on Nature Credits
The Green Tank is a member of the European Commission's Expert Group on Nature Credits, contributing to discussions on the development of a credible framework for this innovative financing tool to support biodiversity protection and restoration.
The Green Tank Newsletter #1 | January–March 2026
We are delighted to launch our very first newsletter! Every quarter, we will share with you our most important updates, activities, and analyses on energy and climate policy, nature protection, and the transition to a truly sustainable future.
The Green Tank participates in the ARTEMIS partners meeting in Sardinia
Two important and inspiring days for the ARTEMIS Interreg Euro-MED Natural Heritage project took place on 3–4 March 2026 in Santa Teresa Gallura, Sardinia, where partners met at the project’s Sardinian pilot site, the Capo Testa – Punta Falcone Marine Protected Area.
Online Meetings Kick Off the Implementation of the Nature Restoration Regulation in Greece
Two online meetings on the implementation of EU Regulation 2024/1991 on Nature Restoration in Greece were held on 18 December 2025, organized by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MoEE) and the Goulandris Natural History Museum / Hellenic Center for Wetlands (EMFHG-EKBY), in collaboration with The Green Tank.
Scientific publication on the governance of protected areas in Greece
A new scientific study examines the reasons why Greece’s system of protected areas continues to face serious challenges, despite repeated institutional reforms and improved administrative coordination in recent years.
