Pocket Parks: Paving the Way for Climate Neutrality in Our Cities

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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The Future of Cities Globally Due to Climate Change: A Holistic Approach toResilience and Adaptation by 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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The Holiday Exodus: Time to Rethink Urban Sustainability &Ecosystems

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 of Urban Standards: 17 Directions for Sustainable Urban Planning

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 from Climate Change: A Global Imperativewith a Focus on Santorini

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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Protection of Forests in Greece: Lessons from European Practices

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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