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.
Prospects for a green transition in the Ionian Islands
The Ionian Environment Foundation and the Green Tank, with the support of the Special Managing Authority of the Ionian Islands Region, organized an online discussion on the prospects of a green transition in the Ionian Islands in preparation for the new programming period 2021-2027.
Introductory webinars of the project “Learn-Participate-Protect the environment”
iSea and the Green Tank organize a series of webinars on the Climate Crisis, Biodiversity and the Pollution from plastics consecutively on Tuesday, November 23, 30 and December 7, 2021, at 16: 00-17: 30, online, as part of the project "Learn-Participate-Protect the environment", under the Active citizen fund.
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.
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.
European Funding 2021-2027: Make use of all the possibilities for a green transition in the South Aegean
The opportunity that the South Aegean Region has to further strengthen the green transition of its economy was jointly emphasized by Green Tank and Cyclades Preservation Fund (CPF), in the consultation for the Program Plan "South Aegean 2021-2027".
Fossil gas is not “green”
On the occasion of a study by the International Energy Agency, 150 NGOs and think tanks join their voices and co-sign a letter to the European Union institutions for the non-inclusion of fossil gas infrastructure in the sustainable ones.
Exploring the governance and social impact of the Evros Delta National Park
The Management Body of Evros Delta and Samothraki Protected Areas and the Green Tank, in collaboration with the International Institute for the Environment and Development (IIED) and the scientific oversight of the Universities of Warwick and Cambridge organized a workshop aimed at exploring issues of governance and social impacts of protected areas.
Trends in the Emissions Trading System in the EU and in Greece
Greece holds the third best EU climate performance in the sectors covered by the Emissions Trading System (ETS) according to a new analysis by the Green Tank – The drastic decline in lignite production plays crucial role – Industry emissions remain stable