Sitia, Crete, is pioneering ways to safeguard its famous extra-virgin olive oil against heat, droughts, and wildfires. In Regions4Climate, Dr. Thanasis Sfetsos (NCSR Demokritos) presented new eco-friendly pest control methods using pheromones to combat the olive fruit fly and plans to make a local olive oil factory carbon neutral with Read more…
ROCK THE BLOCK: Strengthening Urban Resilience Against Climate Change Thanasis Sfetsos and the Environmental Research Laboratory of NCSR Demokritos are actively participating in the “Rock the Block” project, aiming to enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure against climate change. Rock the Block is co-funded by the European Union and the Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
???? 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…
ICATALIST officially launched the Soteria Climate Communities of Practice (CoP) series, bringing together regions, local authorities, and experts to share knowledge and collaborate on climate adaptation and risk assessment strategies. ????1st session Communities of Practice (CoP) How do regions carry out risk and vulnerability assessments, and what data is missing or necessary? Thanasis Sfetsos addressed Read more…
We are excited to announce the kick-off meeting for the CLIMATE-ADAPT4EOSC project, which will take place on February 4-5, 2025, at the Egaleo Town Hall. This two-day event will bring together project partners, stakeholders, and experts to officially launch the project and outline the roadmap for achieving its objectives. Two-Day Read more…
???? Don’t miss the CLIMAAX Webstival, starting tomorrow! ???? This online event, “From Insights to Action, Advancing Climate Resilience”, provides the perfect opportunity to connect, share knowledge, and strengthen capacities for tackling climate risks and building resilience. ???? ???? 29-30 January 2025???? Fully online By bringing together a diverse group Read more…
CLIMATE-ADAPT4EOSC will provide an EOSC-centred collaborative research environment equipped with existing EOSC data and services and extended with new data and services, such as Interoperability, FAIRification, Research Results Publishing as Open Data, Data Adaptation, Data Format Compliancy, Mapping and Entity Matching, enabling interoperability and seamless interaction of data that allow Read more…
Our lab contributed to the writing of this comprehensive report, which explores the exponential progress in AI and its potential to transform various aspects of society and the economy at both the national and international levels. The study proposes a national strategy for AI, developed through extensive research, expert consultations, Read more…
The 3rd SINCERE Project plenary meeting took place at ACCIONA premises in Madrid, between 24-25 October 2024. Partners had the opportunity to discuss the progress of the project, lessons learned during the first year, and plan future steps for demonstrating materials and technologies developed by all partners across the four Read more…
1st Kick-off Meeting of the Med-IREN Project15-16 October, Municipality of Egaleo, Town Hall We are excited to announce the First Kick-off Meeting of the Med-IREN Project, coordinated by NCSR Demokritos, which will take place at the Municipality of Egaleo, Town Hall. This event marks the beginning of a groundbreaking initiative Read more…
Welcome to #Sitia, a land where ancient traditions meet modern resilience. Known for its world-class olive oil, stunning landscapes, and rich cultural heritage, Sitia is leading the way in climate adaptation. As the first region in our “Region of the Month” series, we’re excited to showcase how Sitia is embracing Read more…
Maria Ismini Galanopoulou, Athanasios Sfetsos, Josué Díaz Jiménez, Joan Estrany, Alexandre Moragues Pascual, João Lutas Craveiro, Manuel Mendes Oliveira, Ana Catarina Zózimo, Evangelia Bakogianni, Evrydiki Pavlidi DOI :10.26650/SJ.2024.44.1.0101 Global warming and population density increase in urban areas under natural risks highlight the need for better quantifying and measuring community resilience. A new resilience framework was developed in the course Read more…
