The post-lignite era in light of COP26
Nikos Mantzaris, participated in the show FYSIKA, dedicated to the theme "Western Macedonia facing the post-lignite era", as a guest of the physicist and development consultant Spyros Kanouras
Energy communities are the key to Just Transition and dealing with the energy crisis
Comment by Ioanna Theodosiou on the recent developments concerning the development of energy communities in an article of the Battle of Traca in BIMA on Sunday, 7/11/2021.
Online discussion – Ionian Islands 2021-2027
The Ionian Environment Foundation and the Green Tank are organizing an online informational discussion in light of the preparation of the Ionian Islands for the new programming period 2021-2027, with the support of the Special Managing Authority of the Ionian Islands Region, on Wednesday November 10, at 11-12:30.
Comments on the interim text of the Consultation on the Strategic Plan for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) 2023-2027
The Green Tank and the Mediterranean Institute for Nature and Anthropos, MedINA, submitted joint comments and recommendations on the interim text of the Consultation on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Strategic Plan 2023-2027
CO2 allowances auctioning and lignite regions
An article by Nikos Mantzaris on energypress about the need to channel a specific percentage of the proceeds from the CO2 allowances auctioning annually and with consistency to the implementation of the Territorial Just Transition Plans.
Fossil gas is not a sustainable investment
A letter to the members of the Modernization Fund Investment Committee was ψο-signed by the Green Tank, along with the European Environmental Bureau, CEE Bankwatch Network, Bomiasto, CAN Europe and Friends of the Earth Bulgaria, requesting the rejection of funding for projects involving the use of fossil fuels.
Turning to RES is the key to the energy crisis
Nikos Mantzaris talked to Periklis Vassilopoulos about the energy crisis and the surge in electricity prices on the radio show "I exercise my rights", on ERT's First Program, on October 22, 2021.
Trends in electricity production – September 2021
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (September 2021):
The lead of fossil gas over renewables (RES) is expanding during the first nine months of 2021, despite the extreme increase in gas’s fuel cost.
Energy communities: an essential tool for a truly just transition
Participation of Nikos Mantzaris in the event "Scaling up energy communities in Bulgaria", on October 21, 2021.
European Funding 2021-2027: Towards a Green Transition in the Ionian Islands
The Green Tank and the Ionian Environment Foundation jointly emphasized the need to further enhance the green transition of the Region, a few days before the Ionian Islands Regional Program 2021-2027 was officially submitted to the European Commission.
NGOs call ahead of COP26
Europe needs an unparalleled rollout of wind and solar energy to avoid worsening climate breakdown, according to a call t.o action launched today by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe.
Comments on the Ministry of Development and Investments bill on Just Transition
The Green Tank submitted its comments on the bill of the Ministry of Development and Investments on Just Transition, regarding the governance mechanism, land transfers and district heating.
RES and social acceptance
Panel Coordination of the energypress conference "Renewable & Storage # 3 Forum" by Ioli Christopoulou, on October 13, 2021.
Comments on Ministry of Environment and Energy bill on energy issues
The Green Tank submitted comments on the bill of the Ministry of Environment and Energy regarding the transposition of the Directive on energy efficiency, energy communities and the antitrust case regarding the lignite production of PPC.
