The project “Helping Homes Become Resilient in Climate-Affected Greece”, implemented by INZEB, has successfully completed its field research phase in two of the regions most affected by extreme climate events in Greece, Thessaly and Crete.
Building on this work, INZEB is releasing the project’s first communication materials, sharing initial field insights, and introducing the core narrative that will guide the next phase of activities.
The material draws on the lived experiences of communities affected by Storm Daniel in Thessaly and the earthquake in Arkalochori, Crete, highlighting the multiple dimensions of housing, not only as a physical structure, but as a space of identity, emotional stability, and social belonging.
Preliminary findings underline the scale and depth of impact. In the area affected by Storm Daniel, 91.7% of participants reported that the destroyed dwelling was their only home, while a significant share of households continues to face economic hardship. In Crete, a portion of the affected population still lives in temporary housing conditions several years after the disaster.
Through a mixed-methods approach that combines quantitative data and qualitative interviews, the project explores how climate-related disasters reshape the meaning of home and influence recovery pathways, perceptions, and future expectations. The release of this first communication material marks the project’s transition to its next phase, which will focus on policy-relevant outputs, stakeholder engagement, and targeted dissemination at the national and European levels.
The material is available here in Greek and here in English
The project is co-funded by the European Climate Foundation.