Study launch: Energy Poverty in Greece Published: 17 May 2017 EVENT Energy poverty is becoming a serious concern in our societies with increasing attention. The presentation of the study "Energy Poverty in Greece: social innovation proposals to address the phenomenon" seeks to contribute to the public debate on the issue in Greece and to the formulation of an innovative social policy combining energy, environmental and social criteria. Friday, 26 May 2017, Europe Direct City of Athens (Akadimias 50, entrance from Solonos str.), 11:00 – 16:00 p.m.
Energy poverty in Greece today Published: 7 March 2017 ARTICLE Energy poverty is beginning to be acknowledged worldwide as a social problem of increasing importance and serious impact on the health of millions of people. In the last years in Greece, public awareness concerning this phenomenon is emerging, but neither a clear definition nor specific indicators for monitoring the phenomenon are yet put in place by the responsible authorities. The study published in Greek by the Heinich Böll Foundation Greece contributes to fill this gap. Read the executive summary in english.
Der Beitrag der Sozialunternehmen zur sozial-ökologischen Regionalentwicklung und die Rolle der Kommunen Published: 31 October 2016 Wie sollte eine geeignete Unterstützungsstruktur für die soziale Ökonomie in Griechenland aussehen und wie kann sie in allen Regionen Griechenlands aufgebaut werden? Wie sieht das Ökosystem der Sozialunternehmen und Genossenschaften in Deutschland aus? Das Werkstattgespräch hat im Rahmen der VI Deutsch-Griechischen Versammlung am 5 November in Nafplio stattgefunden.
2nd workshop on energy poverty and green social innovation in Greece Published: 4 July 2016 WORKSHOP Energy poverty constitutes a serious social problem in many European countries with multiple effects both on health and on the overall poverty, and affects more than 100.000.000 European citizens. On Wednesday 29 June 2016, the 2nd workshop took place on “The status of Energy Poverty in Greece and the contribution of green and social innovation to address the problem”. The main objective of the workshop was the exchange of views and ideas with national and EU stakeholders.
Sustainable Cultural Management summer course Published: 30 May 2016 SUMMER COURSE What is the role of cultural industry in tackling climate change and promoting environmental sustainability? International intensive summer course exploring what actions can be taken to become more ecological in the way we govern cultural organisations, manage buildings, create and tour productions, collaborate with partners, and engage with audiences, on 6-10.6.2016 in Thessaloniki. Open call deadline: 15 March 2016.
Policy paper: The status of Energy Poverty in Greece and the contribution of green and social innovation to address it Published: 5 May 2016 WORKSHOP A recent study conducted by the European Parliament showed that 36% of Greek households were experiencing energy/fuel poverty during 2013, in other words facing difficulties maintaining comfort conditions in their homes. Heinrich Böll Foundation Greece is joining forces with the social cooperative Wind of Renewal and the Institute of Zero Energy Buildings with the aim of publishing a policy paper on Energy Poverty in Greece and the contribution of green and social innovation to address it
Utilising the wealth of RES in Greece Published: 16 December 2015 In Greece of the crisis, there is no room to reproduce the energy model of the 50s. Even more when modern, clean and smart solutions with significant benefits for employment and innovation, are now becoming financially competitive.
Energy policy without planning or dialogue? Published: 16 December 2015 What Greece lacks, first and foremost, is a meaningful and well-documented long-term energy plan, which would be the outcome of sober consultation, with comparative scenarios, time- and geography-specific targets and, of course, mechanisms for implementation monitoring and evaluation.
Towards a post-lignite era Published: 16 December 2015 Lignite has been the backbone of Greece’s electricity system for many decades, offering affordable energy for the country’s economic growth. However, a number of reasons pose the urgent matter of the country's gradual and planned transition to the post-lignite era.
Impact of Lignite on the environment Published: 16 December 2015 In the significant air pollution of the region caused by the pollutants emissions from the power plants one must add their significant footprint on the water resources and the forced relocation of villages.