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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

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

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

MED-IREN

First MED-IREN PPCP Workshop held in Aigaleo

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…

By Dimitra Panou, 9 monthsMarch 27, 2025 ago

Publications

Dr. Maria Gavrouzou Presents Climate-Proofing Solutions at ENERGY in BUILDINGS 2024

We Are Pleased to Announce Dr. Maria Gavrouzou from our Climate EREL Lab delivered a thought-provoking presentation at the ENERGY in BUILDINGS 2024 conference, held on November 22-23, 2024, at the Grand Hyatt, Athens, Greece. This prestigious event, a key gathering of Engineers, Architects, Stakeholders, Academics, and Professionals, has been Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 1 yearNovember 25, 2024 ago

Publications

New Publication: Energy and Water Interventions That Contribute to the Climate-Proofing of Buildings on Multiple Scales: A Literature Review

New Publication: Energy and Water Interventions That Contribute to the Climate-Proofing of Buildings on Multiple Scales: A Literature Review Authors: Maria Gavrouzou, Carmela Apreda, Eva Raggi, Marta Rivarola, Nensi Lalaj, Diamando Vlachogiannis and Athanasios Sfetsos We are excited to announce a new paper from our lab members, titled “Energy and Read more…

By Dimitra Panou, 1 yearOctober 29, 2024 ago