Launch event for the new project “Learn-Participate-Protect the environment”
Launch event for the new project "Learn-Participate-Protect the environment", which is being implemented under the Active citizens fund in Greece by iSea and its partner The Green Tank.
We unite our voices for the protection of the natural environment
In view of the World Environment Day on 5 June 2021, 31 NGOs with recognized work in the conservation of the natural environment in Greece have co-signed a joint document together with corresponding number of pictures, one per organization.
Stop the expansion of fossil gas infrastructure
Their concerns regarding the proposal by 10 EU Member States to reintroduce fossil gas in the revised trans-European infrastructure energy (TEN-E) regulation, expressed 50 environmental NGOs and think tanks from these Member States in their joint letter.
Joint call for the protection of sharks in Greece
Following another incident of catching, selling and displaying a Great White Shark in Greece, NGOs issue a joint call to the Ministry of Rural Development and Food on the protection of the sharks in Greece.
Fine imposed for violation of environmental law on Elafonisos
A fine was imposed to a TV production company for violating the environmental legislation in the protected habitats of Elafonisos, following a complaint by environmental NGOs, including the Green Tank.
How the EU Modernization Fund can be a driver for the fossil-free energy transformation
With a view to the forthcoming revision of the European Emissions Trading System Directive, the Green Tank, in collaboration with 5 other environmental organizations under the auspices of Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, is presenting its position on the key issue of the Modernization Fund which is expected to accumulate funds in the order of 25 billion euro during the decade 2021-2030.
Replacement options for Ptolemaida 5
Alternative replacement options of converting the "Ptolemaida 5" lignite plant are compared in a techno-economic analysis prepared by enervis in collaboration with the Green Tank and Client Earth.
End of the road for super-polluting Greek lignite power plant
The Green Tank, an Athens-based environmental think tank and ClientEarth, an organization of environment lawyers, have announced today their decision to withdraw their challenge against the Greek government’s decision to illegally extend the lifetime of one of its most polluting plants, the lignite-fired Thermal Power Station (TPS) Amyntaio.
Official end for four of Greece’s lignite units
Announcement on the decision by the Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE) to permanently retire four lignite units, Kardia I-II and Amyntaio I-II, with a total gross nominal capacity of 1200 MW, representing 27% of Greece’s total lignite capacity.
Comments on the National Recovery and Resilience Plan
The Green Tank submits to the public debate its comments on Greece's National Recovery and Resilience Plan.
Civil society demands that Greece’s Recovery Plan prioritises making society greener and fairer
The Green Tank co-signed a letter of 70 civil society organizations to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Theodoros Skylakakis, outlining their priorities for a green and just recovery and seeking more public involvement in developing policies
Letter to the Commission about the Territorial Just transition Plans
The European NGOs call on the Commission to strongly reaffirm the principles on which the TJTPs should be developed.
Online dialogue: 6 viewpoints on 4 questions regarding the deployment of renewables
The Green Tank in cooperation with the Heinrich Boell Foundation in Greece records 6 different opinions around the deployment of renewables, aiming to approach in a wholistic way this critical issue of the development of renewables in Greece and the related challenges.
Petition signed by thousands of people and a final appeal to the Prime Minister to protect nature
A petition signed by thousands of people and a final to the Prime Minister from 29 environmental organizations for the withdrawal of article 219 of the bill by the Ministry of Development and Investments.