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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, ago

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, ago

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, ago

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, ago

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, ago

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, ago

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, ago

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, ago

🌍 Building the Future of ClimateAdapt-EOSC – Day 2 in Egaleo! 🌍

???? 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…

By Dimitra Panou, ago

🌍 Day 1 of the ClimateAdapt-EOSC Kickoff in Egaleo! 🌍

We are excited to be in Egaleo, Greece, for the first day of the ClimateAdapt-EOSC kickoff meeting! Over the next two days (February 4-5, 2025), project partners are coming together to set the stage for integrating climate adaptation solutions into the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC). Today’s discussions focus on aligning our vision, defining key priorities, and establishing Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, ago

Kick-off of the Soteria Climate Communities of Practice (CoP) Meeting!

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…

By Dimitra Panou, ago