Civil Society Organizations call on EU to stop promoting fossil gas dependence in the Western Balkans
The Green Tank co-signs a joint letter of 36 civil society organizations to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, calling on the EU to stop promoting the use of fossil gas in the Western Balkans.
Greece can end its reliance on Russian fossil fuel
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris in an article by Penny Chalatsi for insider.gr on the issue of the EU and Greece's phasing out of Russian energy imports.
Marine plastic pollution: Citizen participation in environmental policy making – Training Seminar by iSea and The Green Tank in Patras
iSea and The Green Tank organize a training seminar on “Citizen participation in environmental policy making – Recent developments in tackling marine plastic pollution”. The seminar is organized as part of the project “Learn-Participate-Protect the Environment”.
The role of scientists in environmental and climate policy making – Panel discussion at the conference “Science and Politics” organized by INP
Elena Psyllakou, Communications Officer of Τhe Green Tank, participated in the online conference “Science and Politics” organized by the Nicos Poulantzas Institute, moderating the panel discussion “Environmental data and politics: from climate change deniers to the Green Taxonomy”.
Biodiversity loss: Citizen participation in environmental policy making – Training Seminar by iSea and The Green Tank in Thessaloniki
iSea and The Green Tank organize a training seminar on “Citizen participation in environmental policy making - Recent developments in addressing biodiversity loss” in Thessaloniki. The seminar is organized as part of the project “Learn-Participate-Protect the environment”.
Quo Vadis ETS? – Online Panel Discussion
The Green Tank and the Energy Planning & Sustainable Development Group of the National Observatory of Athens (IERSD/NOA) co-organized an online panel discussion entitled “Quo Vadis ETS?” about the revision of the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) in the framework of the Fit for 55 legislative package.
CBAM and EU ETS require an integrated approach – Joint NGO Statement
The Green Tank co-signs a joint statement of NGOs and think tanks proposing a combined EU policy for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and EU Emissions Trade System (EU ETS).
Seismic surveys pose a threat to marine species – Joint letter to the Greek Prime Minister
Joint letter to the Greek Prime Minister from environmental organizations, scientific experts, and representatives of the local community of the Ionian for the seismic exploration activities in the Hellenic Trench.
The Green Tank’s comments on the National Climate Law
The Green Tank submitted its comments to the public consultation on the National Climate Law that is being conducted on the opengov website.
Western Balkan countries need a dedicated fund to ensure a just energy transition – new report
Joint Press Release. The earlier a country’s coal-phase out commitment, the higher its share of a Just Transition Fund for the Western Balkan countries, finds a model-based analysis by The Green Tank and CEE Bankwatch Network, published today.
Faster free emission allowances phase-out NGOs and think tanks demand
A letter to the Environment Ministers of the Council of the European Union was co-signed by the Green Tank, along with Carbon Market Watch, AirClim, Bond Beter Leefmilieu, Polish Green Network, WISE and ZERO.
Second Just Transition Newsletter
The second newsletter of the Green Tank for the developments of the last six months related to the Just Transition of lignite regions in Greece and in Europe has been published.
Nature restoration is crucial for a successful EU Green Deal
Letter from 150 NGOs to the European Commission raising concerns about the overall ambition of the EU Nature Restoration Law.
Joint Statement and additional Comments on the Civil Society Organizations bill
The Green Tank was one of the 293 Civil Society Organizations that co-signed a Joint Statement, on the occasion of the public consultation of the Ministry of Interior bill "Civil Society Organizations, voluntary employment and other provisions", and submitted additional comments and recommendations.
