Coastal vegetated ecosystems: An ally against climate crisis
Scientists, policy makers and non-governmental organizations were part of an Our Ocean Conference side event and discussed the benefits of Blue Carbon Coastal Ecosystems in the fight against the climate crisis.
Plummeting Greek gas exports raise concerns about new LNG infrastructure
In an Energy Intelligence article, Ioanna Souka questions the viability of new LNG infrastructure and sees a potential risk to the progress of renewables in Greece.
12 years of public consultation on the environment through OpenGov: Citizen participation and the opinion of young people
Invitation to a press conference by iSea and The Green Tank about the completion of the project “Learn-Participate-Protect the Environment“.
For a truly just green transition, we need funding for structural changes not subsidies
In an InsideStory and MacroPolis article, Nikos Mantzaris describes policies to simultaneously reduce the carbon footprint and energy bills of households.
Attitudes on the Green Transition: How to turn disbelief into optimism
Article by Ioli Christopoulou on Huffington Post Greece, discussing a Prorata survey on citizens' perceptions of the climate and energy crisis, presented during the 9th Delphi Economic Forum.
New marine protected areas need the guidance of science
Ioli Christopoulou talked to ERTNEWS about Greece’s goal to achieve 30% marine protected areas until 2030.
Green hydrogen use in industry is a top priority for its decarbonization
Nikos Mantzaris talked about green hydrogen in an ERT3 TV show, on the occasion of the discovery of a large hydrogen deposit in Albania.
Self-production and energy communities: Why the Greek NECP is lagging behind
In view of the finalization of the National Plan for Energy and Climate, Ioanna Theodosiou, in an article in "NAFTEMPORIKI", explains why provisions with quantitative targets for self-production and energy communities are needed.
The Green Tank at the 9th Our Ocean Conference – Our commitments and participation
With two side events, the announcement of an international partnership and the contribution to 2 pledges, The Green Tank participated in the 9th Our Ocean Conference. Cause for optimism for the commitments to protect the seas.
SAvE Whales project: Scientists, civil society and Greek government to deploy smart technology to prevent ship strikes on sperm whales in the Kythera strait
The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency of Greece, together with the international marine conservation organisation OceanCare and the Athens-based environmental think tank The Green Tank announced today, as part of the Our Ocean Conference 2024, their commitment to ensure the implementation of the “SAvE Whales” system in the Strait of Kythira.
Ambiguities and delays in the transition of lignite areas
The Green Tank submitted comments and raised crucial questions in the public consultation of the Strategic Environmental Impact Assessments of the Special Urban Plans for the three main territories of Greece's Decarbonization Zones (Ptolemaida, Amyndeon and Megalopolis).
Trends in fossil gas consumption & imports – March 2024
Russian gas imported through the Sidirokastro gateway climbed to 1st place with a 43.3% share in the first 3 months of '24. Additionally, gas consumption in Greece increased by 30.9% compared to the same period of '23
Comments and recommendations by The Green Tank on the multi- bill by the Ministry of Environment and Energy
The draft law of the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MEEN) was put out for public consultation between 6 - 15 April 2024 and is titled "Regulations to address the multi-level impacts of climate change in the areas of: a) water management, b) forest management and protection, c) urban resilience and policy, d) combating unauthorized construction, e) energy security".
Mapping youth participation in the Just Transition in Greece: Facts and real-life examples
A podcast discussion with Ioanna Theodosiou and Kostis Stergiou as part of the Environmental Law Coffee Breaks, hosted by Alex Kassapis, for Youth and Environment Europe and Rethinking Climate.
