Transforming the Agri-Food System Toward Sustainability: Environmental, Economic, and Social Dimensions
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
The Green Transition in Shipping: The Role of Financing
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
Helping Homes Become Resilient in Climate Affected Crete
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
Helping Homes Become Resilient in Climate Affected Thessaly
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
Upcoming Event: SMAFIN Expanded Cross Country Lab
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,
Site Visit to the Energy Poverty Alleviation Office|EPAH Annual Conference 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
How can National Energy Observatories Support Local & National Governments?
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
From coordination to climate action: The role of DMOs
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.
POWERINGCITIZENS local narration video
As part of the POWERINGCITIZENS project, we are glad to share the local narration video, produced as an outcome of the three Energy Cafés organised in Kastoria, Heraklion, and Chania. These events aimed to initiate participatory group discussions and collective reflection on the phenomenon of energy poverty, using group-based dialogue and tailor-made questionnaires. The interviews