Abstract
This report deals with the past year’s major developments pertaining to Greece’s implementation of international and European Union (EU) environmental law. Undergoing economic turmoil for most of the last decade, Greece is slowly recovering from the financial crisis, paving the way towards a circular, low-carbon economy. A turning point for the country’s sustainable growth was its international commitment to phase out lignite by 2028. On the other hand, the signing of new lease agreements for offshore exploration between the Greek government and private conglomerates may be seen as a threat against its climate change commitments. Last year, the Council of State ‘unlocked’ a major investment in the Metropolitan Pole of Hellinikon-Agios Cosmas in Athens, despite the allegations of environmental organizations and residents that the natural and cultural environment will be severely impacted. In terms of waste management, Greece was found to be lagging behind the rest of the EU...
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