65-10 National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change

Summary

This strategy aims at addressing risks and opportunities resulting from a changing climate. In particular, it seeks to 10 establish and enhance the short and long-term decision-making procedure regarding adaptation issues, 2) link adaptation with the promotion of a sustainable growth model through the implementation of regional/local action plans, 3) promote adaptation actions and policies in all sectors of the Greek economy, with emphasis on the most vulnerable ones, 4) create a monitoring, evaluation and update mechanism for adaptation actions and policies, and 5) build adaptation capacity and raise public awareness.

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Issuer

Greece

Year

2016

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Ministry of the Environment & Energy (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Finance & Insurance
Education
Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction

Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 13: Climate Action
SDG 14: Life Below Water
SDG 15: Life on Land
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals