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.
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The Green Tank works in Greece and Europe for the socially just transformation of the energy model, the phase out of fossil fuels and the shift to renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy savings, while also promoting nature-based solutions.
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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
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
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
Participation of Νikos Mantzaris in a TV discussion on the reactions to wind farms hosted by Matroni Dikaiakou’s
Nikos Mantzaris is quoted in an article in the German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel which analyzes the coal-phase out
Ioli Christopoulou participated in a "roundtable" discussion during an online event co-organized by the General Secretariat for Research
A follow up answer to Paris Koukoulopoulos' continuation of the public dispute with Nikos Mantzaris. The answer was published
Nikos Mantzaris responds to the personal attack by former MP and former mayor of Kozani, Paris Koukoulopoulos regarding
The Green Tank participated in the European Commission’s public consultations on the European Climate Pact and the 2030
Nikos Mantzaris spoke to pv magazine and columnist Ilias Tsagas about the European Green Deal, the EU recovery
On the occasion of the 2020 World Environment Day, Nikos Mantzaris and Ioli Christopoulou discuss the challenges that
A new report is published today by Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe and ZERO, with the contribution of
Nikos Mantzaris was invited to the second discussion organized by the TEDxAUEB Homemade Sustainability Discussions. During an online
Analysis by Nikos Mantzaris on the state of play regarding the negotiation for the European Just Transition Fund The
What is the path to return after the coronavirus? The response in a concise text by Ioli
Open letter of 45 think-tanks and NGOs to the European Central Bank on united recovery measures for the COVID-19 and
Opinion piece by Ioanna Theodosiou on energy communities and the role they should and must play in the
Article by Nikos Mantzaris in the magazine “Nature” of the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature about
Nikos Mantzaris participated in Tasos Teloglou’s show “Special Report” on decision to phase out lignite, its causes,
Participation of Ioli Christopoulou in a panel discussion on the European Green Deal hosted by Matroni Dikaiakou’s "Karta
Shortly before the dawn of the new decade, Ioli Christopoulou presents the 8+1 environmental trends from Greece and
Opinion piece by Nikos Mantzaris on the drawbacks of the operation of Ptolemaida 5 as a lignite power
A brief overview of the detailed comments the Green Tank submitted to the public consultation regarding the country's
Talk by Ioli Christopoulou titled “Climate change is here and it determines our lives” during the 13th conference of
Guest lecture by Ioli Christopoulou on the role of environmental NGOs in environmental governance on October 21, 2019. Ioli
Analysis and thoughts provided by Nikos Mantzaris of the Green Tank on the historic 2028 lignite phase out
Comments by Nikos Mantzaris in Theodore Chondrogiannos' detailed story on the multifaceted issue of proper RES sitting and
The commitment of the Greek Prime Minister to close all lignite plants by 2028 constitutes a decision of
Τhe Green Tank participated in a debate which took place on Tuesday 10 September 2019, on the Water
Discussing our report about the economics of Greek lignite plants with journalists George Papachristos and Geena Moscholiou on
Thoughts and proposals by Nikos Mantzaris on what citizens can do in their everyday life to reduce their
Net losses in the range of €700 million from the operation of the Public Power Corporation's lignite units
Comments by Nikos Mantzaris in the extensive article on the long history of Ptolemaida V by the team
The Green Tank and ClientEarth, an organization of environment lawyers, filed today an appeal against the continuation of
On Wednesday July 10, 2019 an extreme weather event struck the region of Halkidiki in northern Greece. It
On Thursday July 11, 2019, Ioli Christopoulou participated in a panel discussion organized by the Institute Π2 –
Article by Ioli Christopoulou on two lignite villages, Akrini and Anargiroi, in Western Macedonia, awaiting for years to
Opinion piece by Nikos Mantzaris on the necessity to change course regarding the new, under construction, lignite plant
The effective tackling of the climate crisis requires drastic policy changes. In view of the upcoming parliamentary elections
Joint article by Nikos Mantzaris from the Green Tank and Joanna Flisowska from CAN Europe on the attempts
Statement on the attempts by the Greek government and PPC to become eligible for a derogation which would
The letter of the CEO of PPC to the European Commissioner for Competition is nothing less than an
Nikos Mantzaris from the Green Tank participated in the TV show "Pre-election debate: Searching for answers for Greece’s
Nikos Mantzaris discusses with Lyssandros Rigas in Kozani’s radio station “Radiologos” about capacity payments and the lack of
The Green Tank participated in a workshop entitled "National Energy and Climate Plans: Assessment and Prospects for 2050"
Nikos Mantzaris comments on the viability of PPC’s new lignite plant “Ptolemaida 5” in relation to the subsidies
Article by Machie Tratsa describing Green Tank's appeal to MPs to vote against the last-minute amendment on the
Article by Marianna Jane referring to Green Tank's appeal to MPs to vote against the last-minute amendment on
On June 7, 2019, Ioli Christopoulou spoke to 102 fm of ERT3, about the great success of the
The Green Tank sent a letter to Members of the Greek Parliament asking them to reject an amendment
Οn the occasion of the World Environment Day, an opinion piece by Ioli Christopoulou on the European election
Ioli Christopoulou in TV channel ERT analyzes the EU election results, the rise of the Greens in Europe
Opinion article by Nikos Mantzaris analyzing the reasons why public interest is served by the cancellation of the
The effort of environmental groups in Greece and Europe to relieve PPC and Greek citizens from the deadlocks
Opinion article by Nikos Mantzaris offering a different perspective to the Greek Ministry’s recent triumphant statements on the
Opinion piece by Ioli Christopoulou in which it is explained why the result of the EU elections and
The Green Tank submitted to the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy detailed comments in the public consultation
Talk by Nikos Mantzaris titled “The time has come: Lignite phase-out!” in the context of the open discussion
A request towards the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy to shut down lignite power plant Amyndeo was
Comment on the negative impacts of the PPC lignite sale on the Greek electricity market and the consumers. The
Comment on lignite subsidies for Ptolemaida V and other plants via the Greek Capacity Mechanism. The comment was published
Comment following the urgent question submitted by the Spanish MEP Florent Marcellesi on the ongoing negotiations for the
Talk by Nikos Mantzaris on February 26, 2019 to the students of the department of Journalism and Mass
On February 19, 2019, the Green Tank together with the European NGO networks Europe Beyond Coal, Climate Action
Opinion piece by Nikos Mantzaris analyzing three alternative scenarios following the failure of the Greek lignite sale. The article
Opinion piece by Nikos Mantzaris analyzing three alternative scenarios following the failure of the Greek lignite sale. The article
Response by Nikos Mantzaris to George Adamidis, President of the trade union of PPC workers (GENOP-DEI). The response was
Interview of Nikos Mantzaris on January 31, 2019 to kozani.tv regarding the distortions caused by the insistence to
Comment following the failed sale of Greece’s lignite highlighting the cost that the sale will have for the
Comment on the two joint NGO letters to three EU Commissioners on the need to cancel the Greek
Comment regarding the need to call off the Greek lignite sale. The comment was published in Carbon Pulse on
On January 24, 2019, the Green Tank together with European NGO networks European Beyond Coal, Climate Action Network
Comment on the UNFCCC COP24 in Katowice, Poland and the inconsistency between the proposed Greek Energy and Climate
Statement on the need for the Greek Capacity Mechanism to comply with the recently agreed new EU rules
Analysis by Nikos Mantzaris following the conclusion of the trilogue negotiations on the new EU electricity market regulation
The Green Tank participated in the day conference entitled “ Demonstration of good practices to minimize impacts of
On December 3, 2018, the Green Tank submitted detailed comments to the public consultation on the draft National
Comment regarding the CO2 levy and the continuous operation of the Amyndeo lignite power plant beyond its legal
Opinion piece by Nikos Mantzaris regarding the shortcomings of the PPC lignite sale. The article was published in Euractiv.com
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