Green Deal in Greece

This dossier aspires to shed light on aspects of the Green Deal and its importance for Greece, through experts' analysis, views and policy proposals. It is part of an initiative of Heinrich Boell Foundation Greece and Wind of Renewal that aims to contribute to the information of Greek citizens and to a fruitful dialogue between various actors, institutions, citizens and competent authorities around this strategy, the opportunities as well as the challenges entailed in its implementation in Greece.

Articles

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How energy savings can ensure the Green Deal goals

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

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Just transition to lignite-free era for Western Macedonia

This article focuses on the delignitisation in the region of Western Macedonia and its impact on the local labor market.

By Marianna Kondylidou

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Focusing on European Commission’s Energy Plan

This article sheds light on the European Commission’s Energy Plan and its impact on local ecosystems, biodiversity and local communities.

By Antonis Kalogerakis

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The European Green Deal and the restart of Greek economy

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

Βασιλεία Αργυράκη κινητικότητα

Redesign and implementation of sustainable mobility plans through Green Deal

This article focuses on the sustainable urban mobility, which is one of the eight Green Deal goals.

By Vassilia Argyraki

Αναστασόπουλος Ευχές για την Αθήνα 2031

Wishes for Athens 2031

This article focuses on urban issues in general, containing remarks related to the idea of a Green Deal for Athens in particular.

By Nikos Anastasopoulos

Μαυριάς ελαστικά

Collection of used tyres and production of new products in the context of circular economy

This article is about issues of the circular economy and in particular about the recycling of used vehicle tyres, which, as opposed to their collection and transport, is a technically difficult and costly process.

By Giorgos Mavrias

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Making ports green

The article deals with the issues of green ports, which is very important in general as transports is a highly polluting sector, but also crucial in particular for Greece, which is home to a very large number of ports.

By Vassilia Argyraki

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The key role of the Local Authorities of the First Degree in the successful implementation of the European Green Deal

This article makes clear why local authorities are the only “tool” for the acceleration of the EU just transition to a climate neutral, resource-efficient, clean and circular economy without any exclusions.

By Dimitris Papastergiou

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Education - employment and youth in the new era

Youth and education issues are the subject of this article, which describes a complex and transitional landscape and proposes the use of the positive and strong elements of Greece and especially of the young people who will be called upon to shape the new conditions.

By Babis Papaioannou

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From climate crisis to ecological democracy “Klima500” popular initiative

This article focuses on the relationship between climate crisis and democratic deficit, the transformations needed for an ecological democracy and the popular initiative Klima500.

By Antonios Broumas

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How green is the Recovery and Resilience Plan?

This article examines the specialisation of the general European directions in programmes and projects, at European and national level, whether they are actually green and whether the investments are coherent and achieve the goals set for a just, green transition.

By Margarita Karavasili

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The productive reconstruction of the country, the role of agriculture and the protection of the planet

This article refers to the role of agriculture and farmers, which is seen as a key factor in preserving biodiversity and maintaining cohesion in the countryside.

By Katerina Mylona

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Sustainable design of district heating systems in the lignite areas of Western Macedonia

This article analyses the various scenarios examined for district heating systems in regions of Western Macedonia, the hypotheses made, the recommendations and the conclusions obtained.

By Savvas Louizidis and Thanasis Volikas

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The gender dimension in recovery and resilience

This article proposes gender mainstreaming within recovery plans and the Green Deal, as well as new tools to promote equality.

By Nikos Chrysogelos

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Natural gas for heating by 2030 - Are we missing opportunities for clean energy transition?

This article focuses on the issue of clean energy transition and the changes that take place, emphasising on the use of natural (fossil) gas, which must be treated as a fuel that is nearing the end of its use.

By Vlasios Oikonomou

Παπαδόπουλος ανθεκτικές πόλεις

European Green Deal and cities resilient to environmental risks

As this article points out, the Green Deal provides a great opportunity to re-examine the issue of "cities vulnerable to risks" with fresh eyes, by applying good risk management practices embedded in the instruments that will be used to tackle climate crisis.

By Gerassimos Papadopoulos

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Green Deal & volunteering

This article focuses on the awareness and participation of citizens as well as the role of volunteering so that the transition is just and inclusive.

By Dimitris Chatoglou

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A proposal: From decay to participatory green urban regeneration

This article focuses on the green, healthy recovery of the city through the restoration of crumbling architectural and historical monuments, and their integration into green zones with an emphasis on nature-based solutions.

By Nikos Chrysogelos

Παππά-Πρόκα Ενεργειακή μετάβαση

Green Deal climate crisis, European Green Deal, and competition terms for a just and participatory energy transition

This article focuses on the climate crisis, European climate and energy initiatives and a just and participatory energy transition, which can be achieved mainly through the establishment of energy communities.

By Stavroula Pappa and Antonia Proka

Δούκας Τι ανάπτυξη θέλουμε

What kind of growth do we need?

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

Video

EU Green Deal and the Greek Green Deal

The Green Deal is the goal of making the European Union "climate neutral" by 2050. But how does this target translate into the case of Greece? Watch the video from the event "EU Green Deal and the Greek Green Deal", which took place online on 20 December 2021 and is part of a wider tribute by the Heinrich Böll Foundation Greece and the social cooperative enterprise Wind of Renewal.

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