Carrying Capacity and Tourism Pressure

Φέρουσα Ικανότητα και Τουριστική Πίεση: Σύγχρονες Μέθοδοι Αξιολόγησης και η Συμβολή του CircHive

The new Special Spatial Planning Framework for Tourism in Greece marks a substantive shift in the way the country is called upon to plan future tourism development. Carrying Capacity, after three decades of being systematically invoked in the case law of the Council of State, is now moving from the level of a general environmental principle into the field of measurable …

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Ατζέντα 2030, τι είναι οι Στόχοι Βιώσιμης Ανάπτυξης και πώς παρακολουθούνται τοπικά

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present withoutcompromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.This definition was first formulated in 1987, in the report Our Common Future by the WorldCommission on Environment and Development (WCED), chaired by Gro Harlem Brundtland.In the years that followed, the Millennium Development Goals (2000) set common priorities,oriented primarily toward …

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Carrying Capacity Assessment ΕκΕΦΙ sustainable development tool SUPCO

Φέρουσα Ικανότητα και η Έκθεση Εκτίμησης Φέρουσας Ικανότητας (ΕκΕΦΙ) ως Εργαλείο Μέτρησης 

Carrying Capacity and the Carrying Capacity Assessment Report (EkEFI) as aMeasurement ToolThe carrying capacity of an area is defined as the maximum level of anthropogenic pressure thata spatial system can withstand without the degradation of its environmental, social and economiccharacteristics. In simple terms, it marks the point beyond which development ceases to besustainable and begins to harm the very place …

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Pocket parks climate neutrality cities SUPCO

Πάρκα Τσέπης: Ο Δρόμος προς την Κλιματική Ουδετερότητα στις Πόλεις μας

As urban areas continue to expand, the importance of green spaces within our concrete jungles cannot be overstated. One solution that is gaining traction is the development of a network of pocket parks – small, accessible green spaces that transform underutilized urban areas into vibrant community hubs. These pocket parks not only enhance the livability of cities, but also play …

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Future cities climate change urban climate pockets SUPCO

Το Μέλλον των Πόλεων Παγκοσμίως λόγω της Κλιματικής Αλλαγής: Μια Ολιστική Προσέγγιση για Ανθεκτικότητα και Προσαρμογή μέσω Αστικών Κλιματικών Θυλάκων (Urban Climate Pockets - UCPs)

As we grapple with the realities of climate change, cities globally find themselvesat the epicenter of this challenge. They are significant contributors to greenhousegas emissions and simultaneously, vulnerable targets of the impacts of climatechange.Climate change poses numerous threats to cities worldwide, from rising sea levelsand increased temperatures to more frequent and severe weather events. Theseimpacts can cause significant damage to …

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Holiday exodus urban sustainability ecosystems SUPCO

Βιωσιμότητα και τα Οικοσυστήματα Πόλεων

As the holiday season rolls in, many of us notice a change in our cities – the streets become quieter, air pollution drops, and traffic eases. For those who stay behind, it feels like the city is finally becoming “human” again. This phenomenon offers a unique chance to reflect on the need for a more sustainable, climate-neutral urban environment that …

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Revision urban standards sustainable planning SUPCO

Αναθεώρηση Πολεοδομικών Σταθεροτύπων: 17 Κατευθύνσεις για Βιώσιμο Πολεοδομικό Σχεδιασμό

The recent ministerial Decision (Government Gazette 200 D/2024) of the Ministryof Environment and Energy on urban planning standards, sets new directions forurban planning in our country. The revision targets sustainable development,adaptation to climate change, strengthening resilience and protecting culturalheritage. The value of this RM is particularly great, since within the framework ofthe Konstantinos Doxiadis program, a huge effort of urban …

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Shielding island destinations climate change Santorini SUPCO

Προστασία Νησιών από την Κλιματική Αλλαγή: Ένας Παγκόσμιος Επιτακτικός Στόχος με Έμφαση στη Σαντορίνη

Climate change’s growing impacts are starkly visible, especially in vulnerableisland destinations. These tourist-dependent ecosystems grapple with balancingpreservation and adaptation. Recognizing this, the European Union has activelyinitiated measures to combat these challenges. EU’s Vision for Climate ResilienceThe European Commission’s “Technical Guidelines on StrengtheningInfrastructure Resilience to Climate Change 2021-2027″ offers a detailed strategyfor climate-proofing infrastructures. It promotes a comprehensive approach,covering prevention and …

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Forest fire protection Greece European practices SUPCO

Προστασία των Δασών στην Ελλάδα: Μαθήματα από Ευρωπαϊκές Πρακτικές

The protection of forests in Greece is a key issue, especially in light of climatechange and increasing forest fires. Because the cost of destroying our forests everyyear is huge first for biodiversity and then with ongoing compensation, let’s look atsome practices of other countries: “The European Union’s Forest Strategy to 2030”: This Strategy supports the use ofinnovative technologies, such as …

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