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Guidelines for the Development of a ZEB Definition

April 24, 2026 June 22, 2026

How can Member States define and implement Zero-Emission Buildings under the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive? As the European Union moves towards implementing the recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), the definition of Zero-Emission Buildings (ZEBs) has become one of the most important technical and policy challenges facing national authorities. Establishing clear and …

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Climate Change and Social Vulnerability: Why Adaptation Must Start with the Most Vulnerable

April 23, 2026 April 23, 2026

We are very pleased to share a new article featured in GreenBusiness.gr, written by EU Climate Pact Ambassador, Evi Makri. The article examines the concept of social vulnerability in the context of climate change and its close connection to economic and class-related factors such as income, housing conditions, and location. The author highlights the greater exposure …

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Transforming the Agri-Food System Toward Sustainability: Environmental, Economic, and Social Dimensions

April 8, 2026 April 15, 2026

We are glad to share a new article featured in GreenBusiness.gr, written by EU Climate Pact Ambassador, Dr. Theofanis Zacharatos. The article discusses the crucial goal of transforming the agri-food and agricultural sector into a more sustainable and just model. The author examines the environmental, financial, and social dimensions of this structural change, as well …

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The Green Transition in Shipping: The Role of Financing

April 3, 2026 April 3, 2026

A new article has been featured in Green Business.gr, written by European Climate Pact Ambassador, Thanos Georgountzos. The article discusses how sustainability has emerged as a core pillar in shipping through the adoption of ESG criteria, examines international frameworks (e.g. Poseidon Principles) that are reshaping maritime finance, and highlights the challenges of moving global shipping …

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Helping Homes Become Resilient in Climate Affected Crete

March 24, 2026 March 31, 2026

Listening to and interviewing flood-affected populations in the region of Crete, Greece, five years after the earthquake at Arkalochori village, the initial findings of our field research are shocking. The scale of destruction is enormous, but so is the trauma experienced by people who have lost their homes following the extreme climate events. Through our …

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Helping Homes Become Resilient in Climate Affected Thessaly

March 24, 2026 March 31, 2026

Listening to and interviewing flood-affected populations in the region of Thessaly, Greece, three years after Storm Daniel, the initial findings of our field research have revealed shocking realities. The scale of destruction is enormous, but so is the trauma experienced by people who have lost their homes following the extreme climate events. Through our project,“Helping …

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Upcoming Event: 3rd SMAFIN Expanded Cross Country Lab

March 23, 2026 April 29, 2026

The SMAFIN Expanded project is organising its third Cross-Country Lab, focusing on one of the most pressing challenges in the energy transition: the gap between the availability of financing instruments and the actual delivery of investments. Across Europe, a wide range of policy tools and financial schemes has been developed to support energy efficiency. However, …

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Site Visit to the Energy Poverty Alleviation Office|EPAH Annual Conference 2026

March 19, 2026 March 26, 2026

Within the framework of the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub Annual Conference 2026, which successfully was held in Athens on 17–18 March 2026, a site visit to the Energy Poverty Alleviation Office of the Municipality of Athens took place. The Energy Poverty Alleviation Office (EPAO), operating under the umbrella of Develop Athens, is considered one of …

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How can National Energy Observatories Support Local & National Governments?

March 19, 2026 March 26, 2026

The first day of the Energy Poverty Advisory Hub (EPAH) Annual Conference featured a very interesting panel discussion on how energy poverty observatories can drive real impact in regards to energy poverty. The session “How Can National Energy Poverty Observatories Support Both Local & National Governments”, moderated by our Managing Director, Alice Corovessi, explored how …

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From coordination to climate action: The role of DMOs

March 19, 2026 March 19, 2026

We are glad to share a new article featured in Green Business.gr, written by EU Climate Pact Ambassador, Dr Ioannis Pappas. The article discusses the crucial issue of sustainable tourism in relation to climate change, and explores the decisive role of DMOs (Destination Management Organisations) as a tool for sustainable and environmentally friendly destination development. …

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