A recent meeting in Syros, as part of the EU-funded RECREATE project, highlighted the innovative work being done by DEYAS (Municipal Water and Sewerage Company of Syros) in collaboration with partners including the National Technical University of Athens and the NCSR “Demokritos,” with active participation from geologist Ioannis Zarikos. The Read more…
Thanasis Sfetsos from the National Centre for Scientific Research “DEMOKRITOS” outlines how the EU-funded Med-IREN project, launched in 2024, is helping Mediterranean regions adapt to climate change by embracing circular economy principles and Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The Mediterranean is highly vulnerable to climate impacts such as droughts, floods, wildfires, and Read more…
🎤 Dr. Iasonas Markantonis recently presented our research at the 52nd Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA 2025) Conference, held at the University of West Attica, Athens, from May 5–9, 2025. 📄 Presentation Title:“The Effect of Climate-Induced Compound Events on Porous Materials in Greek Heritage Monuments” 🗓️ Session Read more…
We’re proud to be part of a project that supports climate change adaptation by making climate data and knowledge more accessible, interoperable, and actionable — all aligned with the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) vision. 🔗 Explore the project, partners, and our mission: https://climate-adapt4eosc.eu/ A big thank you to all Read more…
On April 8–9, consortium partners gathered in Ordu, Türkiye—one of C2IMPRESS’s key case study regions along the Black Sea coast—for a two-day General Assembly and 5th Periodic Meeting. The event featured strategic project updates, interactive demos, site visits, and hands-on workshops, fostering dynamic collaboration across the board. It was an Read more…
Part 1 of our video intro to the CLIMATE-ADAPT4EOSC ! 🎥 In this video, you’ll learn about: 💡 The objectives of the CLIMATE-ADAPT4EOSC project💡 What the EOSC Association is and how it relates to the project💡 The innovative services we are developing to support climate adaptation across Europe Part 2 of Read more…
During the 4th General Assembly of the #MULTICLIMACT project in Bilbao, partners came together to present their progress, exchange insights, and align on the next steps forward. The meeting also included interactive workshops focused on stakeholder mapping, providing valuable tools and perspectives to support the project’s goals. 🏛 Hosted by Read more…
As we continue strengthening local climate resilience, our recent training at the 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐨 brought together stakeholders for an insightful discussion on risk assessment and adaptation planning. 🌍 Through hands-on guidance, best practices, and collaborative exchange, participants gained practical tools to assess climate risks and develop tailored strategies. A Read more…
First MED-IREN PPCP Workshop held in Aigaleo On March 7, 2025, NSRC Demokritos and the Municipality of Aigeleo held the first Public-Private-Citizen Partnership (PPCP) workshop in Aigaleo as part of the MED-IREN project. The event brought together citizens, students, teachers, and municipal representatives to co-design nature-based solutions for climate adaptation. Read more…
🎯 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄-𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭! On March 27, security stakeholders gathered in Nova Gorica for the SAFE-CITIES Final Demonstration, where the latest innovations in public space protection were showcased. Thanasis Sfetsos from NSRC Demokritos participated in the event, representing the institute’s contributions to the Read more…
The Municipality of Aigaleo continues its dynamic initiatives for climate resilience by participating in the European project Med-IREN (Mediterranean Critical Infrastructure Resilience Engineering with Nature-based Solutions). As part of this effort, two informative actions were successfully carried out to raise awareness among students and educators about climate change and nature-based Read more…
Η δημόσια παρουσίαση της διδακτορικής διατριβής του κ. Ιάσονα Μαρκαντώνη, υποψήφιου διδάκτορα του Τμήματος Φυσικής και μέλους του εργαστηρίου μας, με τίτλο: «Διερεύνηση Υγρών-Ψυχρών Συνδυαστικών Φαινομένων και Συνδυαστικών Φαινομένων με Επιπτώσεις στην Πολιτιστική Κληρονομιά, στην Ελλάδα» θα πραγματοποιηθεί: 📅 Δευτέρα 17 Μαρτίου 2025🕓 Ώρα: 16:00📍 Εργαστήριο Φυσικής της Ατμόσφαιρας, Αίθουσα Read more…
We are excited to announce that the latest NEVERMORE project deliverables are now live on the website! 🌍📢 These newly released documents provide valuable insights into our research, methodologies, and innovative approaches to tackling climate change. From advanced climate risk assessments to policy recommendations, they showcase our commitment to driving Read more…
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 As climate change accelerates, compound events—co-occurring Read more…
The TransformAr project is proud to introduce the Citizen Engagement App (CAP), a cutting-edge digital tool designed to increase climate awareness and encourage public participation in Egaleo, Greece. Developed in collaboration with the Municipality of Egaleo and NCSR “DEMOKRITOS”, this initiative marks a key milestone in TransformAr’s efforts to drive Read more…
New Publication: Integrating Citizen Perspectives into Climate Risk Management and Adaptation Strategies Authors: Golemi Alesia Margarita, Pavlos Alexandros Kapetanakis, Panagiota Dimitropoulou, Effrosyni Karakitsou, Stelios Karozis, Diamando Vlachogiannis, Eleonora Mencarini, and Athanasios Sfetsos Climate risks are often assessed at national or regional levels, but local impacts and cross-sectoral challenges require more Read more…
New Publication: Improving evacuation policies through agent-based modeling and stakeholder engagement in hazard-prone areas Authors: Hossein Moradi, Rouba Iskandar, Sebastian Rodriguez, Dhirendra Singh, Julie Dugdale , Dimitrios Tzempelikos, Athanasios Sfetsos , Evangelia Bakogianni, Evrydiki Pavlidi, Josué Díaz, Margarita Ribas, Alexandre Moragues and Joan Estrany C-SAFE: Building Smarter Evacuation Plans for Read more…
???? Building the Future of ClimateAdapt-EOSC – Day 2 in Egaleo! ???? After an inspiring first day, we’re diving into Day 2 of the ClimateAdapt-EOSC kickoff meeting here in Egaleo, Greece! Today, the focus is on translating strategy into action, refining our roadmap, and setting the foundations for collaboration that will drive this initiative forward. Key Read more…
