# Thessaly regional agricultural and environmental planning > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thessaly-regional-agricultural-and-environmental-planning > Updated: 2026-08-25T09:30:06.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 5. In late July 2026, the Regional Council of Thessaly approved the establishment of a new nine-member Committee of Environment, Agricultural Sector and Development Planning. Chaired by Deputy Regional Governor Fotis Lambrinidis, the committee was created under Law 5314/2026 to manage environmental protection, agricultural development, and regional planning more effectively. By August 2026, the region initiated a consultation process to develop its proposal for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2028–2034. Regional leadership, including Governor Dimitris Kouretas, has identified critical vulnerabilities in the current Thessalian agricultural model, specifically a heavy reliance on subsidies, dependence on irrigated crops, and reliance on privatized knowledge and inputs. On August 24, 2026, Governor Kouretas advocated for tailored policy considerations for the Magnesia region, emphasizing that insurance, prevention, and damage restoration must be central to policy discussions due to the area's history of extreme weather. To further this planning, the Region of Thessaly scheduled a scientific consultation for August 26, 2026, at the JOIST Innovation Park in Larissa. The event features agricultural policy experts Kostas Karantininis, Konstantinos Mattas, and Ioannis Doukas. The discussion aims to provide a “scientifically grounded analysis” of upcoming CAP changes, focusing on production models, agri-food value chains, regional economic impacts, and institutional governance. This initiative is intended to help define the Thessaly region’s official positions during the formulation of the new European agricultural framework. ## Claims - The current agricultural model in Thessaly relies on subsidies, irrigated crops, and privatized inputs. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Over 86.21% of surveyed producers expressed a willingness to combine water conservation with resource enhancement. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) plan maintains special support for cotton but requires limits on water and soil pressure. (corroborated by 3 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Thessaly hosts consultation on new Common Agricultural Policy The Region of Thessaly will host a consultation in Larissa on August 26, 2026, featuring top scientists to discuss the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for 2028–2034. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaly-hosts-scientific-consultation-on-new-cap-20282034 ### 2026-08-24: Thessaly Governor calls for tailored 2028-2034 agricultural policy Thessaly Governor Dimitris Kouretas is calling for tailored approaches in the 2028–2034 Common Agricultural Policy to address climate risks and diverse production needs in regions like Magnesia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaly-governor-calls-for-tailored-2028-2034-agricultural-policy ### 2026-08-22: Thessaly Region initiates consultation for new CAP 2028–2034 The Thessaly Region is launching a consultation process to influence the 2028–2034 Common Agricultural Policy, focusing on water management, cotton production, and regional subsidies. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaly-seeks-distinct-role-in-new-cap-2028-2034-policy ### 2026-08-19: Thessaly Region initiates consultation for new CAP 2028–2034 The Thessaly Region is initiating a consultation process for the 2028–2034 Common Agricultural Policy, focusing on water management, subsidies, and regional funding in Larissa. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaly-region-initiates-consultation-for-new-cap-20282034 ### 2026-07-28: Thessaly Region Establishes New Environment and Agricultural Development Committee Thessaly’s Regional Council formed a new nine‑member Environment, Agriculture and Development Committee on 27 July 2026, shifting duties from the council and appointing Fotis Lambrinidis as chair, plus approved 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaly-region-establishes-new-environment-and-agricultural-development-committee --- Cite as: Thessaly regional agricultural and environmental planning. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/thessaly-regional-agricultural-and-environmental-planning