What kind of growth do we need? ARTICLE The last article of this series is about the climate crisis and the new social narrative we need in the effort to tackle it. By Haris Doukas
Energy Democracy under the microscope ONLINE DISCUSSION Energy Democracy is an emergent social, economic, cultural movement aiming to advance energy transitions by resisting the existing fossil-fuel centralised energy agenda. At the same time, the movement reclaims and restructures the energy status quo in a democratic way, by strengthening public participation and integrating technological changes and energy innovations. SAVE THE DATE for the Energy Democracy under the microscope online event, on 25 and 26 of May, to explore Energy Democracy from a global and a Balkan perspective.
Online dialogue: 6 viewpoints on 4 questions regarding the deployment of renewables INTERVIEWS What is the role of renewables in the attainment of climate targets? What are the challenges and what are the impacts of their deployment? Why are local reactions often negative? The Green Tank in cooperation with the Heinrich Boell Foundation in Greece records 6 different opinions regarding the deployment of renewables, aiming to approach in a holistic way this critical issue of the development of renewables in Greece and the related challenges.
Energy Communities and just transition to post-lignite era ARTICLE Since the public debate on the energy transition began, it has revolved almost exclusively around the need for independence from fossil fuels and other technical issues, ignoring the dimension of the participation of the local communities and the numerous successful examples of community energy schemes across Europe. By Ioanna Theodosiou
Delignitisation and Just Transition: Causes, threats and challenges ARTICLE On 23 September 2019, from the UN platform, the Prime Minister announced the landmark decision for Greece's complete decoupling from lignite by 2028 at the latest. Many parameters led to this decision. What could jeopardise the success of the energy transition of lignite areas to the post-lignite era, and what should be the characteristics of this transition? By Nikos Mantzaris
The Green Path to Just Transition in Western Macedonia ONLINE DISCUSSION The key importance of citizen participation in the Energy Transition being attempted in Western Macedonia was highlighted by the online discussion entitled The Green Path of the Just Transition in Western Macedonia, organized by the green think tank The Green Tank and the Heinrich Böll Foundation - Thessaloniki Office, Greece on 26 January with the participation of representatives of the local government, the local community and the academic institution of the region.
The European Green Deal and the restart of Greek economy ARTICLE This article focuses on the restart of Greek economy based on the Green Deal and presents proposals for this issue, so that it is possible to build a sustainable growth. By Margarita Karavasili
Just transition to lignite-free era for Western Macedonia ARTICLE This article focuses on the delignitisation in the region of Western Macedonia and its impact on the local labor market. By Marianna Kondylidou
Focusing on European Commission’s Energy Plan ARTICLE This article sheds light on the European Commission’s Energy Plan and its impact on local ecosystems, biodiversity and local communities. By Antonis Kalogerakis
How energy savings can ensure the Green Deal goals ARTICLE This article focuses on buildings' energy efficiency, the national commitments in the context of the European strategy and the climate and social related benefits from an effective energy efficiency policy. By Vlasios Oikonomou