# Greek municipal stray animal welfare initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/greek-municipal-stray-animal-welfare-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-12T14:40:41.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Greek municipalities are implementing various initiatives to manage and protect stray animals through sterilization, awareness, and education. In Kozani, local authorities confirmed that the stray animal management program, which includes an independent office established in November 2023, will continue following the resignation of a special collaborator. Previous efforts in the region have focused on increasing sterilization and enhancing services. Similarly, the Municipality of Drama organized an awareness event featuring legal and veterinary experts, animal training demonstrations, and a three-day mass sterilization program to address overpopulation. Expanding these efforts into educational settings, the Municipality of Nafpaktia launched the ‘Pets-Family Members’ program in collaboration with the Panhellenic Animal Welfare and Environmental Federation. This initiative targeted students in local schools to teach responsible pet ownership, the prevention of animal abandonment, and safe interaction with companion animals. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Municipality of Nafpaktia launches animal welfare program in schools The Municipality of Nafpaktia held an educational program for local students to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare in collaboration with the Panhellenic Animal Welfare and Environmental. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/municipality-of-nafpaktia-launches-animal-welfare-program-in-schools ### 2026-09-28: Greek municipalities advance stray animal welfare initiatives Greek municipalities in Kozani and Drama are advancing stray animal welfare through management reforms, awareness campaigns, and mass sterilization programs to control animal populations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-municipalities-advance-stray-animal-welfare-initiatives --- Cite as: Greek municipal stray animal welfare initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/greek-municipal-stray-animal-welfare-initiatives