Greek Ministry launches plant health awareness campaign

The Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food, through its Directorate for the Protection of Plant Production, is conducting an awareness campaign regarding the importance of plant health. The initiative aims to educate citizens on how human activities, such as trade and travel, and climate change can facilitate the spread of harmful organisms and plant diseases, which may lead to significant economic and environmental consequences.

As part of the pan-European ‘PlantHealth4Life’ campaign led by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the Ministry has engaged various groups, including young parents, travelers, and amateur gardeners. Recent activities included participation in the Thessaloniki International Fair and the Green Weekend at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, where thousands of visitors were informed about plant protection and its role in ensuring food availability and air quality.