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MED-IREN

Med-IREN Consortium Meets in Pisa: Advancing Nature-Based Solutions Across the Mediterranean

Med-IREN Consortium Meets in Pisa: Advancing Nature-Based Solutions Across the Mediterranean The third Med-IREN Consortium Meeting took place at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna in Pisa, Italy, bringing together project partners to discuss progress, share regional challenges, and exchange innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) for sustainable development. Led by Thanasis Sfetsos, Project Coordinator Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 1 monthNovember 4, 2025 ago

MED-IREN

Sitia’s Path to Climate-Resilient Olive Oil

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…

By Dimitra Panou, 4 monthsAugust 14, 2025 ago

CLIMAAX

Climate Risk Assessment in the Socially Vulnerable Communities of Aigaleo (Clisthenes)

Authors: Bakogianni, E., Sfetsos, A., & Gavrouzou, M. A new CLIMAAX deliverable presents the initial Climate Risk Assessment (CRA) for the Municipality of Aigaleo, developed within the framework of the Clisthenes project. The study highlights the growing risks faced by socially vulnerable communities, with urban heatwaves and wildfires identified as Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 4 monthsAugust 14, 2025 ago

SINCERE Conference & Advanced Workshop 2025

SINCERE Conference & Advanced Workshop 2025 You know you’ve organized a great event when, after three intense summer days in Athens, participants are left in complete silence, waiting for more! The SINCERE Conference & Advanced Workshop 2025 brought together experts, researchers, students, and industry professionals to dive deep into sustainable Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 5 monthsJuly 25, 2025 ago

News

ROCK THE BLOCK: Strengthening Urban Resilience Against Climate Change

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…

By Dimitra Panou, 5 monthsJuly 21, 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, 6 monthsJuly 3, 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 monthsJune 29, 2025 ago

MED-IREN

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

By Dimitra Panou, 6 monthsJune 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, 6 monthsJune 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, 6 monthsJune 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, 6 monthsJune 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, 6 monthsJune 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, 6 monthsJune 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, 6 monthsJune 10, 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, 7 monthsMay 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, 7 monthsMay 26, 2025 ago

Projects

Syros Leads Europe in Water Reuse Innovation for Agriculture

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…

By Dimitra Panou, 7 monthsMay 21, 2025 ago

MED-IREN

Thanasis Sfetsos explains how the innovative, circular project Med-IREN is building climate resilience in the Mediterranean.

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…

By Dimitra Panou, 7 monthsMay 21, 2025 ago

C2IMPRESS

C2IMPRESS General Assembly and 5th Periodic Meeting in Ordu, Türkiye

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…

By Dimitra Panou, 8 monthsApril 13, 2025 ago

News

MULTICLIMACT: 4th General Assembly in Bilbao

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…

By Dimitra Panou, 8 monthsApril 12, 2025 ago