Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy coordinates with local authorities

The Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy met with the Presidency of the Association of Local Authorities (KEDE) to strengthen cooperation on energy, environmental, and urban planning issues. During the meeting, Minister Stavros Papastavrou emphasized that collaboration between the central government and local authorities is essential for improving citizens' quality of life. Key discussions included the funding and implementation of the Phoebos-Athena and Electra programs, which aim to upgrade the energy efficiency of public buildings, as well as the redesign of the Apollon program for energy savings in local government organizations.

In a separate engagement, Manolis Grafakos, General Secretary for Waste Management Coordination, met with Anogia Mayor Socrates Kefalogiannis to address waste management challenges in mountainous municipalities. The discussion focused on the difficulties posed by rugged terrain, long distances, and small populations. The meeting explored ways to strengthen recycling infrastructure and source separation, with the Ministry expressing its commitment to supporting remote municipalities through targeted financial tools and infrastructure improvements.