As extreme storms, floods, and wildfires rise, COP30 highlights the urgent need for developing nations to boost resilience, with new UN funds and development bank pledges aiming to bridge the adaptation finance gap

As COP30 begins in Belém, Brazil, the Paris Agreement faces its most difficult test yet — rising emissions, record heat, and geopolitical divisions that threaten the future of global climate cooperation

Maria Damanaki on Greece’s green transition, energy politics, and the risks of inertia in the Aegean

The latest UNEP Emissions Gap Report, released ahead of the COP30 opening, shows the world heading for 2.8°C of warming under current policies.

During the past ten years, addressing climate change has been systematically at the center of international politics. This was not the case, at least not to the same degree, either before the Paris Agreement (2015) or today. Policies to combat the effects of climate change seem once again to be entering a period where they […]

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day in the Ionian Islands, Epirus, and western Central Greece.

Gerapetritis highlighted the significance of the 3+1 energy ministerial format — involving Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the United States.

COP30 opens in Brazil as climate unity weakens, the U.S. steps back, the EU softens its 2040 goals, and Brazil launches a major tropical forests fund.

The central responsibility for safeguarding and protecting the marine meadows lies with the Ministry of Environment and Energy, as Greece must comply with its relevant European obligations

Mitsotakis highlighted the “primary responsibility” shared by Greece and the United States "to ensure affordable energy for citizens and businesses,” reaffirming the two countries’ strategic alliance in the sector.

With more than 1,200 participants and over 300 companies represented, the P-TEC forum marks Athens as a key venue in the evolving global energy landscape.

The EP rejected the EU’s Omnibus I simplification plan, delaying ESG rule relief and leaving Greece’s SMEs in regulatory limbo.

Minister Papastavrou: “Greece is emerging as a confident and reliable energy hub.”

From Athens to Brussels, Europe’s First Real Push for Water Security Begins

Environmental group warns Balkan coal power exports could collapse when the EU’s new carbon border tax takes effect in 202

With half its water reserves already gone, Greece accelerates a €535 million plan to bring water to Attica through river diversions and infrastructure works—while warning residents to brace for rising water prices.

To support the investments, water bills are expected to rise by 2 to 3 euros per household

The latest Lancet report shows heat-related deaths rising 23% since the 1990s, with climate change driving extreme temperatures, wildfires, and food insecurity worldwide

“Our partnership with Harvard and Professor Smets paves the way for a cooler, more resilient city,” Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said.

Water levels in Athens’ main supply have dropped nearly 45% from last year, raising urgent concerns about potential water shortages across the region