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

This opinion piece on UNOC 3 is part of To BHMA International Edition’s NextGen Corner, a platform for fresh voices on the defining issues of our time.

Can Greece make money by protecting its marine environment?

Greece bolstered its drive for a greener economy with the launch of a €2 Billion Decarbonization Fund for the Greek islands.

More than 3,800 participants representing more than 119 countries attended and contributed with 469 new commitments worth $11.3 billion that aim to restore the health of our oceans and seas

The forest of Schinias is regenerating itself, mounds of dead seagrass are combating beach erosion and 26,000 kg of trash have been removed, but societal pressure for easy beach access remains high

Dr. Dionysia-Theodora Avgerinopoulou, the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, shares her thoughts with To Vima in light of the upcoming Our Ocean Conference

Global fisheries and aquaculture production reached 218 million tonnes in 2021 and the industry is expected to keep growing, sparking concerns about the sustainability of fishing stocks, particularly in light of climate change, and catalyzing efforts on traceability

In the Mediterranean, 730 tons of plastics enter the sea every day, accounting for 90% of floating litter and over 50% of that found on the seabed

Maritime Spacial Planning helps redirect the way countries and their people work through science and data-based approaches and is a crucial link to the European Green Deal, which are necessary if we are to use our oceans and seas in a more effective, safer and sustainable way