Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century. Human-caused greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel energy production systems, animal herding, and the loss of forests and other natural carbon dioxide sinks lead to global temperature rise and instability in the global climate.
As scientists showed in the most recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), there is no time to lose. Urgent action is needed if we want to keep the global temperature rise to 1.5 οC compared to prο-industrial levels and to meet the commitments agreed upon in the 2015 Paris Agreement.
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According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (December 2021): Lignite hit a new
The Green Tank submitted its comments to the public consultation on the National Climate Law that is being
Talk by Ioanna Theodosiou on the climate crisis and the contemporary environmental challenges at the Ilioupoli Cinema Club
On the occasion of Germany's commitment to zero emissions in the electricity sector by 2035, Nikos Mantzaris analyzes
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris in an article by Theodore Chondrogiannos for Investigate Europe and Reporters United, which analyzes
Statement by Nikos Mantzaris in the article by Ilias Tsagas in pv magazine regarding the decision of the
Opinion article by Nikos Mantzaris regarding the ministerial decision to grant derogations to lignite plants which allow them
An article by Nikos Mantzaris presenting the main challenges in the energy and climate sectors for 2022. The article
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (November 2021): Fossil gas widens its
Nikos Mantzaris participated in an online event of the Hellenic branch of the International Law Association (ILA), titled
Nikos Mantzaris gave a lecture to the students of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of
A letter to the Environment Ministers of the Council of the European Union was co-signed by the Green
The new series of informative podcasts HiveMind of ThinkBee a cooperative for progressive policies hosted Ioanna Theodosiou. She
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (October 2021): Fossil gas keeps the
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris on the emissions reduction goal of Greece, as provided for in the draft Greek
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the event "ETS in the power sector: Past performance and opportunities for revision", on
An article by Ioanna Theodosiou presenting the possibility of laying down a state aid scheme specifically for energy
Guest lecture by Ioli Christopoulou on climate and biodiversity at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, on
The project “Learn-Participate-Protect the environment”, operated by iSea, is implemented in partnership with the Green Tank, under the
Participation of Νikos Mantzaris in a TV discussion on the progress in tackling the climate crisis and the
The project "Learn-Participate-Protect the environment", operated by iSea, is implemented in partnership with the Green Tank, under the
On November 9, 2021, Nikos Mantzaris participated in the International Conference "Climate Change: The Future of the Agri-Food
Nikos Mantzaris, participated in the show FYSIKA, dedicated to the theme "Western Macedonia facing the post-lignite era", as
A letter to the members of the Modernization Fund Investment Committee was co-signed by Green Tank, along with
Nikos Mantzaris talked to Periklis Vassilopoulos on the radio show “I Exercise My Rights”, on ERT's First Program,
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (September 2021): The lead of fossil
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the event "Scaling up energy communities in Bulgaria", on October 21, 2021. The event
Unprecedented solar and wind energy surge is needed to stabilize climate Europe needs an unparalleled rollout of wind and
On October 13, 2021, Ioli Christopoulou coordinated the 5th panel, titled "RES and social acceptance - Participation of
The Green Tank submitted to the Standing Committee on Production and Trade of the Hellenic Parliament its comments
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris on the electricity prices surge, in an article by Machie Tratsa published in the
Nikos Mantzaris talked to Lefteris Kourkoulos about the recent rise in electricity prices both in the main news
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (August 2021): After the dominance of
The European Commission has found that in order to meet the -55% climate target by 2030, fossil fuel
Comment by Nikos Mantzaris in an article by Theodore Chondrogiannos and Nikolas Leontopoulos, for Investigate Europe and Reporters
On September 14 and September 17, 2021, Green Tank with Nikos Mantzaris participated in two events that focused
Participation of Ioli Christopoulou in the event “Energy Talks” organized by Impact Hub Athens in cooperation with “For
According to the latest data from ADMIE for Greece (July 2021): After the dominance of RES (mainly wind and
Comment by Ioli Christopoulou on climate change, wildfires and the prolonged heatwaves in the city of Athens, to
On August 25, 2021, Ioli Christopoulou gave an interview to A. Petras on the wildfires in Greece, along
An article by Nikos Mantzaris in “Vima tis Kyriakis” on the escalating climate crisis, which is imposing the
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (June 2021): For the first time
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the online discussion on the National Climate Law organized by the British Embassy Athens
Statement by Nikos Mantzaris to Filis Kaitatzis and the newspaper Political on the results of the recent Green
Greece holds the third best EU climate performance in the sectors covered by the Emissions Trading System (ETS)
As Europe prepares to revise its carbon market directive, within the framework of the "fit for 55" legislative
An opinion piece by Ioli Christopoulou on the elements that must characterize the planning at the national and
Article by Nikos Mantzaris on the annual edition GREEK ENERGY 2021 published by energypress for the tenth consecutive
Nikos Mantzaris gave a speech entitled "Climate Crisis, Legislation and Policy" on July 2, 2021 to the students
According to the latest monthly data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (May 2021): Renewables (RES, mainly wind
We are going through the most crucial decade for addressing global and key environmental issues, which requires the
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the ERT3 TV show O3, sharing some thoughts on the the occasion of the
Participation of Ioli Christopoulou in the event organized by the Greens political party, entitled "Which policy for RES?
Closer to phasing-out lignite due to the latest international developments- YES to Renewable Energy Sources, but without mistakes
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the online event entitled "Climate Law: Preparing the Economy and Society for Change" co-organized
On the occasion of the World Environment Day and the conclusion of Green Tank’s new report entitled "Financing
The Green Tank delivered two lectures in the six-month Social Dynamo project for the empowerment of environmental organization
As the lignite phase-out continues in Greece, one of the key questions to be answered is which source
Their concerns regarding the proposal by 10 EU Member States to reintroduce fossil gas in the revised trans-European
Nikos Mantzaris discusses with journalist Cristina Brooks the developments leading to the recent decision by PPC and the
Nikos Mantzaris commented on the progress of renewables compared to other energy sources in Greece's electricity mix as
Opinion piece by Nikos Mantzaris on the reasons which render the immediate reform of the Greek National Energy
Analysis on the evolution of gross electricity production from different energy sources in EU-27 Members States since the
According to the latest data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (March 2021): Renewables fill in the shoes
With a view to the forthcoming revision of the European Emissions Trading System Directive, the Green Tank, in
The Europe Beyond Coal Campaign welcomes Greece’s earlier exit from lignite which is marked by PPC's decision to
The conversion of the lignite plant “Ptolemaida 5” into a green energy thermal storage facility is emerging as
Nikos Mantzaris gave a speech on the European Green Deal to postgraduate students of the Department of Journalism
The Green Tank, an Athens-based environmental think tank and ClientEarth, an organization of environment lawyers, have announced today
Nikos Mantzaris participated in an online debate on the formulation of a national Framework Climate Law organized by
With decision 217/2021, published in the Greek Government Gazette, on April 5, 2021, the Greek Regulatory Authority for
The Green Tank submits to the public debate its comments on Greece's National Recovery and Resilience Plan. In the
According to the latest data for the interconnected electricity network from ADMIE (February 2021): 2 new records for clean
Online dialogue: Renewable Energy - Biodiversity - Local communities What is the role of renewables in the attainment of
Quote by Nikos Mantzaris in Euractiv regarding the significance of the decision to phase out lignite and the
Nikos Mantzaris wrote an article in energypress on issues which remain "open" in the trilogue negotiations between the
Nikos Mantzaris spoke about the importance of RES development and the conservation of biodiversity in an interview with
A letter to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and Czech government ministers was co-signed by Green Tank along
Ioli Christopoulou and Nikos Mantzaris gave a talk titled “Renewable Energy Sources or Biodiversity? A real dilemma?”,
Nikos Mantzaris participated in a discussion on the challenges related to the development of Renewable Energy Sources at
Interview of Nikos Mantzaris with Nina Maria Paschalidou on the show “ECOagents” of pod.gr on February 13, 2021
In 2021 the European Union will enshrine the legally binding target of climate neutrality by 2050 through the
The Green Tank participated in the Independent Power Transmission Operator’s (IPTO) public consultation on the Preliminary draft of
The Green Tank participated in the European Commission’s public consultation on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). The consultation
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the online event organized by the Institute of Alternative Policies ENA entitled "Possibilities &
Article by Machie Tratsa on renewables and energy storage referring to the main points of the Green Tank’s
Reference to the Green Tank’s new report “Energy Storage Technologies: Challenges and Outlook” in Machie Tratsa’s article and
The main characteristics, the comparative advantages and disadvantages of the main electricity storage technologies, as well as the
Article by Nikos Mantzaris in «Chronos», describing the reasons why the choice to continue the lignite operation of
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the online event titled "«In my beginning is my end…», a narrative of the
Nikos Mantzaris was quoted in an article by Energy Monitor investigating the challenges associated with Greece’s transition away
Οpinion piece by Nikos Mantzaris on the main elements of the agreement on the European Just Transition Fund. The article
Article by energypress on Nikos Mantzaris' presentation at the “Renewable & Storage Forum” on emerging energy storage technologies
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the online event organized by diaNEOsis entitled "The Greek Green Deal" on Monday, November
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the online forum "Western Macedonia-Megalopolis: Transition to the post-lignite era and new business opportunities"
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the 15-year anniversary online event of ECOWEEK as a guest speaker on October 2,
It is one year since the Greek Prime Minister announced the historic commitment that Greece is to completely
Nikos Mantzaris spoke to journalist Machie Tratsa about the fossil gas investments that are included in the Master
Nikos Mantzaris spoke to journalist Machie Tratsa about the fossil gas investments that are included in the Master
The Green Tank and ClientEarth, an organization of environment lawyers, filed today an appeal against the environmental permit
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