The upcoming decade to 2030 will determine the success of humanity’s shift to a sustainable trajectory that will integrate environment protection in all facets of economic and social activity. While sustainable development is a recognized global objective, as expressed in the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, agreed by the United Nations in 2015, the challenge of its attainment remains.
The Green Tank aims at the acceleration of this shift through its research-based analysis, advocacy and engagement with key stakeholders at the local, regional, national and European level.
The Just Transition of coal and lignite mining regions to sustainable economic activities constitutes a field of particular interest and activity for us. The decades-long monoculture of coal and lignite in these regions has rendered local economies dependent on mining at multiple levels, while leaving deep wounds to the environment and human health. Focusing initially on Western Macedonia, we aim to ensure that no citizen in the 42 coal regions of Europe is left without support, as Europe proceeds with an irreversible shift to a zero carbon economy.
Highlights
The policy developments surrounding Just Transition in Greece and Europe from 2015 to date, the conclusions drawn and
In an interview to ERT Kozani, Nikos Mantzaris analyzed the consequences for Western Macedonia of the agreement reached
Interview of Nikos Mantzaris to the newspaper Chronos Kozanis and journalist Argyro Xanthopoulou on how the decisions of
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
The Green Tank submitted detailed comments on the proposed plan of the municipality of Kozani for its transition
Nikos Mantzaris spoke in the show “ECO News” of SKAI channel and Katerina Christofilidou, about the latest developments
The potential of making the allocation of the Just Transition Fund among the EU-27 Member States more just
Nikos Mantzaris responds to the personal attack by former MP and former mayor of Kozani, Paris Koukoulopoulos regarding
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
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
Nikos Mantzaris stressed the need for Just Transition, as a core component of the European Green Deal, to
Opinion piece by Ioanna Theodosiou on energy communities and the role they should and must play in the
Nikos Mantzaris referred to the need for a revision of the allocation criteria for the, currently under nergotiation,
Nikos Mantzaris participated in Tasos Teloglou’s show “Special Report” on decision to phase out lignite, its causes,
Talk by Ioli Christopoulou titled “Protected areas as models of sustainable development: prospects and opportunities" at the SYRIZA
The significance of Greece demanding a change in the criteria used to allocate funds of the new European
The lignite phase out by 2023 and the recent announcement of the European Commission's proposal for the new
Participation of Ioli Christopoulou in a panel discussion on the European Green Deal hosted by Matroni Dikaiakou’s "Karta
Talk by Ioli Christopoulou titled “The critical decade – Financing for a sustainable future” during the National Conference
Opinion article by Nikos Mantzaris on the new Just Transition Mechanism aiming at supporting the transition of EU
Shortly before the dawn of the new decade, Ioli Christopoulou presents the 8+1 environmental trends from Greece and
A brief overview of the detailed comments the Green Tank submitted to the public consultation regarding the country's
Participation in the research conducted by the team of journalists “The Manifold”, around the challenges of Just Transition
Will Western Macedonia look to the future or try to remain attached to an obsolete past? Journalists Socrates Moutidis
Guest lecture by Ioli Christopoulou on the role of environmental NGOs in environmental governance on October 21, 2019. Ioli
Interview by Nikos Mantzaris to Dimitra Krayianni and the newspaper “Tharros” regarding the challenges of the transition of
Nikos Mantzaris represented the Green Tank at the Balkan Clean Energy Transition (BCET) Conference held in Kozani on
Opinion piece by Nikos Mantzaris on the main political asks related to the transition of lignite regions in
Nikos Mantzaris participated in the 2nd Forum of Just Transition Mayors organized by the Mayor of Weisswasser, Germany
Every region and every community is different. As EU countries wake up to the climate emergency and the
Article by Ioli Christopoulou on two lignite villages, Akrini and Anargiroi, in Western Macedonia, awaiting for years to
Nikos Mantzaris from the Green Tank participated in the TV show "Pre-election debate: Searching for answers for Greece’s
Οn the occasion of the World Environment Day, an opinion piece by Ioli Christopoulou on the European election
Opinion piece by Ioli Christopoulou in which it is explained why the result of the EU elections and
8 environmental organizations (Europe Beyond Coal, Polish Green Network, Priatelia Zeme CEPA, Greenpeace, WWF, CEE Bankwatch, CAN Europe and the
Talk by Nikos Mantzaris titled “The time has come: Lignite phase-out!” in the context of the open discussion
Nikos Mantzaris from the Green Tank participated in the 4th Working Group Meeting of the Coal Regions in Transition
An engaging talk by Ioli Christopoulou on March 18, 2019 at the Café Scientifique Athens entitled: “The path
On February 19, 2019, the Green Tank together with the European NGO networks Europe Beyond Coal, Climate Action
On February 18, 2019, the Green Tank participated in a consultation with World Bank experts on the development
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 on the UNFCCC COP24 in Katowice, Poland and the inconsistency between the proposed Greek Energy and Climate
On December 3, 2018, the Green Tank submitted detailed comments to the public consultation on the draft National
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