Does Greece give priority to nature?
To what extent has Greece responded to its biodiversity commitments? The new report titled «Priority to nature: As assessment of the implementation of Greece’s National Biodiversity Strategy” which was launched today by the environmental think tank, the Green Tank assess the implementation of Greece’s National Biodiversity Strategy and its first Action Plan.
16 Recommendations on the Master Plan for Greece’s lignite regions
The Green Tank submitted comments and specific recommendations to the public consultation on the Master Plan for the transition of Greece's lignite regions to the post-lignite period.
Legal challenge against lignite power plant Ptolemaida 5
The Green Tank and ClientEarth, an organization of environment lawyers, filed today an appeal against the environmental permit of the new, under construction ignite power plant “Ptolemaida 5”.
Just Transition: History, Developments and Challenges
The policy developments surrounding Just Transition in Greece and Europe from 2015 to date, the conclusions drawn and the challenges for the future, as well as recommendations on how to address them are documented in a new report published today by the environmental think tank, the Green Tank.
How just is the Just Transition Fund?
The potential of making the allocation of the Just Transition Fund among the EU-27 Member States more just is revealed in a report released today by the Green Tank.
Are the National Energy and Climate Plans in line with the Paris Agreement?
A new report is published today by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe and ZERO, with the contribution of environmental NGOs and think tanks across Europe, examining climate ambition and the role of the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs).
The response to the pandemic decisive for the transition to a green economy
Open letter of 45 think-tanks and NGOs, among which the Green Tank, to the European Central Bank on united recovery measures for the COVID-19 and the climate crises.
Teleconference of environmental NGOs with the Minister of Environment and Energy
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, the Green Tank participated in a teleconference organized by the Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. Hatzidakis, along with 19 other environmental non-governmental organizations. The discussion was on the bill "Modernization of environmental legislation".
Joint letter of 23 NGOs asking for the postponement of the submission of the draft law by the Ministry of Environment to Parliament
In a joint letter, 23 environmental NGOs urge the Minister of Environment and Energy, Mr. Kostis Hatzidakis, to assess the special circumstances around us and postpone the submission of the draft law "Modernization of Environmental Legislation" to Parliament until it can fully perform its legislative work.
Green Tank comments on the draft law “Modernization of Environmental Legislation”
Announcement with the main points of the Green Tank's submission to the public consultation on the draft law "Modernization of Environmental Legislation" of the Ministry of Environment by the Ministry of Environment and Energy, which was completed yesterday.
Governance of protected areas
PORTO LAGOS – The University of Cambridge in collaboration with the Green Tank, the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) and the Managing Body of Nestos Delta-Vistonida-Ismarida and Thasos (MB) organised a workshop for the pilot application of a methodology for assessing the governance of protected areas.
The three biggest challenges of Greece’s new NECP
A brief overview of the detailed comments the Green Tank submitted to the public consultation regarding the country's National Energy and Climate plan.
The end of lignite
The Green Tank congratulates the Greek Prime Minister on his historic decision to close all lignite plants by 2028. Attention now must turn to the just transition of lignite regions.
The 2nd Forum of Mayors on Just Transition in Germany
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the 2nd Forum of Just Transition Mayors organized by the Mayor of Weisswasser, Germany on September 12, 2019. The forum was attended by 15 mayors from 7 European countries (Germany, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Czech Republic, Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina), Greek MEP Petros Kokkalis, many representatives of the civil society, trade unions as well as journalists.
