Dimitra Panou - Climate Research Group of Enviromental Research Laboratory (C-EREL)

Publications

New Publication: Compound climate events and their role in the decay of Greece’s cultural heritage

Authors: Iason Markantonis, Theocharis Katrakazis, Diamando Vlachogiannis, Athanasios Sfetsos, Ioannis Kioutsioukis & Ioannis Karatasios Check out our latest work published in Nature Scientific Reports by Iasonas Markantonis et al., exploring how compound climate events accelerate the decay of porous materials in Greece’s archaeological and built heritage. Using high-resolution climate data Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 3 daysJuly 3, 2025 ago

MED-IREN

𝟯𝟬 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮, 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽! 🌊

Sitia, located in Eastern Crete, is a climate hotspot known for its rare flora and fauna as well as its unique geological landscapes. Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of the UNESCO Global Geopark of Sitia. Throughout the rest of the week, the 5th Summer School on Geosites & Sustainability will Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 3 daysJuly 3, 2025 ago

News

🔥 Fire Risks and Climate Change in Greece

We’re excited to share our new Story Map that highlight the number of days each year when the Fire Weather Index (FWI) exceeds the threshold (i.e. the 90th percentile) indicating extreme fire risk conditions . Areas with more frequent exceedances face heightened wildfire danger, reflecting the growing impact of climate Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 5 daysJuly 1, 2025 ago

CLIMAAX

Regions and municipalities meet in Barcelona at the CLIMAAX Workshop

Last week, Demokritos had the pleasure of participating in the CLIMAAX Workshop held in Barcelona 🇪🇸, a key gathering of European partners focused on strengthening climate resilience across regions. 🎤 Representing our team, Dr. Iasonas Markantonis presented the Aigaleo Use Case developed within the CLIMAAX framework, showcasing our efforts to Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 6 daysJune 29, 2025 ago

ClimateAdapt4EOSC

2025 Coordination meeting of EOSC-related projects funded under Horizon Europe

Thanasis Sfetsos from NCSR “DEMOKRITOS” and Dr Mohammad Azizur Rahman, Director-Technical at Technovative Solutions LTD (TVS), participated in the 2025 Coordination Meeting of EOSC-related projects funded under Horizon Europe, held today in Brussels, Belgium. Together, they presented the Climate Adapt 4 EOSC project. The meeting, organised by the Directorate-General for Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 1 weekJune 27, 2025 ago

MED-IREN

Athanasios Sfetsos on Med-IREN: Enhancing Climate Resilience for Critical Infrastructure

By Dimitra Panou, 2 weeksJune 23, 2025 ago

News

Innovative & Sustainable Mortars for Structural and Thermal Retrofitting of 20th Century Buildings

16-18 July, Athens, Greece A 3-day international conference and advanced workshop for conservation, architecture and engineering professionals. The agenda is now set: Day 1: Deep dive into innovative materials for built heritage renovationDay 2: Hands-on sessions, live demos & pilot case studiesDay 3: Collaborative renovation scenarios & real-world applications Featuring Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 2 weeksJune 23, 2025 ago

ClimateAdapt4EOSC

Climate EREL at ECCA 2025: Showcasing Innovation in Climate Adaptation

🌍 Climate EREL attended ECCA 2025 in Rimini (16–18 June), where we showcased significant strides in two major Horizon Europe initiatives:🔹 Climate Adapt 4 EOSC– Pioneering climate data interoperability and adaptation services on the European Open Science Cloud—bringing us closer to seamless, EOSC-powered climate resilience solutions.🔹 ICARIA – Improving Climate Resilience of Critical Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 2 weeksJune 20, 2025 ago

MED-IREN

MED IREN: Learning from nature to coexist with climate change

The MED IREN project highlights the importance of nature-based solutions in addressing the increasing impacts of climate change across the Mediterranean. As the region faces rising temperatures, water scarcity, and extreme weather events, MED IREN promotes sustainable and adaptable strategies inspired by natural systems. According to a recent ANSA article, Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 2 weeksJune 20, 2025 ago

MED-IREN

MED IREN project for climate resilience in Burgas

The MED IREN (Mediterranean Integrated Resilience) project is playing a key role in helping the city of Burgas, Bulgaria, tackle the challenges of climate change through innovative, nature-based solutions. The project aims to enhance urban resilience, reduce climate-related risks, and promote sustainable development in coastal Mediterranean regions. As highlighted in Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 2 weeksJune 20, 2025 ago

On-going

JUSTSAFE: Pioneering Inclusive Climate Resilience for Vulnerable Communities Across Europe

NCSR Demokritos is proud to participate in the JUSTSAFE project, a Horizon Innovation Action funded by the European Union. The project, which involves 25 partners from 12 countries and a total budget exceeding €7 million, will run for 48 months and aims to develop just and inclusive climate resilience solutions Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 2 weeksJune 20, 2025 ago

Projects

Kick-off meeting for SystR project

1st kick-off meeting of SystR project 🚀 Today marks the official kick-off of the Horizon Europe project:“Accelerating Systemic Climate Adaptation Across Europe through Integrated Ecosystems of Resilience Solutions” – SystR and we are proud to lead this transformative journey as project coordinators! 🌍 In an era when climate, social, and economic Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 4 weeksJune 10, 2025 ago

Publications

New Publication: Assessing the Impact of European Initiatives on Mitigating Severe Climate Effects in Egaleo: A Technological and Social Innovation Perspective

Authors: Rafail, Vasileios-Alexandros; Zarikos, Ioannis; Karozis, Stelios; Sfetsos, Athanasios; Tzempelikos, Dimitrios We are excited to share our latest publication, which explores how the Municipality of Egaleo—a densely populated urban area in Attica—is navigating the growing challenges of climate change through innovative, EU-funded initiatives. 🔍 What’s important about this work? This Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 4 weeksJune 6, 2025 ago

ClimateAdapt4EOSC

Advancing Climate Adaptation through Interoperable Digital Twins: Highlights from the Joint Climate Adapt 4 EOSC & FAIR2Adapt Workshop at EGI2025

On 3rd of July, a joint workshop was held in Santander during the #EGI2025 Conference, co-organised by Climate Adapt 4 EOSC and FAIR2Adapt-EOSC, bringing together experts to discuss data-driven approaches for climate change adaptation. 👥 With over 20 engaged participants, the event sparked meaningful discussions on data interoperability and digital Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 1 monthJune 5, 2025 ago

Publications

New Publication: A holistic asset-level modelling framework for a comprehensive multi-hazard risk/impact assessment: Insights from the ICARIA project

New Publication: A Holistic Asset-Level Modelling Framework for a Comprehensive Multi-Hazard Risk/Impact Assessment: Insights from the ICARIA Project Authors: Mattia Federico Leone, Giulio Zuccaro, Daniela De Gregorio, Agnese Turchi, Amanda Tedeschi, Marianne Büegelmayer-Blaschek, Athanasios Sfetsos, Ioannis Zarikos, Alex de la Cruz Coronas, Beniamino Russo, This paper introduces a modelling framework Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 1 monthJune 5, 2025 ago

News

🔥 Fire Weather: Mapping the Changing Climate

How rising temperatures and shifting winds are fueling wildfire risk across Mediterranean landscapes. We’re excited to share our new Story Map that explores the growing challenges of fire weather in the Mediterranean, with a focus on how climate change impacts vulnerable areas — from archaeological sites in Greece to critical Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 1 monthJune 3, 2025 ago

ICARIA

ICARIA General Assembly | Rhodes, May 2025

We’ve just wrapped up an inspiring first day of the #ICARIA General Assembly hosted at the Development Agency of South Aegean Region -READ S.A. Headquarters in Rhodes 🇬🇷—an incredible venue for advancing climate resilience of critical assets. 📌 The agenda was packed with productive sessions on electricity and flood impact Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 1 monthMay 27, 2025 ago

News

Συμμετοχή στο 5ο Θερινό Σχολείο Περιβαλλοντικής Εκπαίδευσης

Το 5ο Θερινό Σχολείο Περιβαλλοντικής Εκπαίδευσης με τίτλο: «Γεωδιαδρομές στα χνάρια του Δεινοθήριου της Σητείας!»θα πραγματοποιηθεί από την Τρίτη 01 Ιουλίου έως και την Κυριακή 6 Ιουλίου 2025,στο Καρύδι Σητείας και στην ευρύτερη περιοχή του Γεωπάρκου Σητείας. 🎯 Θέμα του Σχολείου: «Ενεργός Πολίτης & Νερό: Προκλήσεις, Ευκαιρίες & Βιώσιμες Πρακτικές» Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 1 monthMay 27, 2025 ago

Projects

Strengthening Water Resilience in Syros: Insights from the RECREATE General Assembly

From 7-9 May 2025, RECREATE partners from across Europe gathered in Syros, Greece for the project’s third General Assembly. As one of the four regional case studies, Syros offered an ideal setting to align on progress and explore how Alternative Water Resources can support real-world climate adaptation. We spoke with Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 1 monthMay 26, 2025 ago

ClimateAdapt4EOSC

Advancing Climate Data Innovation: Joint Workshop in Santander, 3 June 2025

On 3 June 2025, FAIR2Adapt-EOSC.eu and Climate-Adapt4EOSC will co-host a joint workshop on climate data innovation in Santander, Spain, as part of the EGI2025 Conference. The event will bring together representatives of both projects and other stakeholders working at the intersection of climate adaptation and data-driven research. The aim of Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 2 monthsMay 21, 2025 ago