Environment & Climate
Analyses about the impact of climate change and the green transition on the Greek economy and its sectors. They focus on adaptation policies, the circular economy, and sustainable development, as well as on the effects of European and national strategies on the competitiveness and resilience of sectors. They include assessments of the resilience of individual sectors, as well as policy proposals for a sustainable and competitive growth model.
The benefits of energy upgrading of buildings and its contribution to the greek economy
The energy upgrade of buildings is a critical pillar of energy and climate policy. The planned investments in energy upgrading of buildings in the period 2025-2050 are estimated to contribute €961 million annually to GDP, while in terms [...]
Short Sea Shipping – Trends, challenges, and impact on the Greek economy
The study highlights the strategic importance of short sea shipping (SSS) for Greece, while at the same time pointing out major challenges, such as the ageing fleet, the stricter environmental requirements of the ‘Fit for 55’ package, [...]
Soilless Greenhouse Agriculture in Greece: Challenges, Prospects and the Cases of “Sterea Ellada” and “Voreia Ellada”
This study examines the feasibility, challenges, and potential benefits of further developing Greenhouse Soilless Agriculture in Greece, a sector currently dominated by hydroponic cultivation methods. It also focuses on assessing how hydroponics can contribute to sustainable agriculture, resource [...]
The climate change impact on selected sectors of the Greek economy
Climate change is expected to significantly alter the operation of the Greek economy, affecting critical productive sectors and creating new challenges as well as opportunities for investment and innovation. The effective adaptation of the Greek economy requires [...]
Socio-economic impact study of the Hellas Gold investment in the Kassandra Mines, Halkidiki, Greece
This study records the socio-economic impact of Hellas Gold΄s investment in the Kassandra Mines at full development, following the new investment agreement with the Hellenic Republic in 2021. The socio-economic impact is analyzed in two phases: from the [...]
Impact of the Fit for 55 package on passenger shipping and the island economy of Greece
The study scope includes the assessment of the effects of the "Fit for 55" package on the operation of domestic passenger shipping and by extension to the economy of the island regions of the country. In particular, the [...]
Transition Roadmap for the Chemical Industry in Greece
The European Green Deal and its framework strategies, such as the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability, pose significant challenges to the chemical industry. The European Transition Pathway for the chemical industry sets the framework for defining the relevant actions [...]
Contribution of shipping to the Greek economy: Challenges and outlook
Greece has a leading role in oceangoing shipping, which is the driving force of global trade. Meanwhile, passenger shipping connects the island economy with the rest of Greece and critically supports the economic and social life of [...]
The plastics industry in Greece: Performance in 2019-2021, challenges and outlook
The scope of the study is to assess the economic footprint of the domestic plastics industry in 2019-2021 and to highlight the prospects and key challenges for its further development in Greece. In particular, the study summarises the [...]
Adaptation to climate change – challenges and opportunities for the Greek economy
Climate change is one of the biggest threats of the 21st century, affecting all types of economic activities. The study maps the trends and prospects of adaptation financing in Greece and globally, while highlights the importance of adaptation [...]
