Greece's Climate Neutrality Challenge: Bridging Policy Gaps

Amidst growing climate-related challenges that threaten to undermine Greece's economic backbone, the nation's ambitious 2050 climate goals face potential derailment due to policy fragmentation. According to UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, lack of coordination between key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and water complicates Greece's pathway to achieving its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) objectives.

The country grapples with increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, compounded by economic vulnerabilities and resource demand. These factors, intricately linked with climate change, expose Greece's interconnected systems of energy, water, and food to great risks. Sustainability and resilience are at the core of addressing these issues as these systems interact with climate conditions and natural resources.

Despite comprehensive frameworks under the NECP for decarbonizing sectors like energy, agriculture, and water, policy and implementation gaps remain. The UN SDSN calls for a systemic, cross-sectoral approach to align varied policies and ensure a coherent strategy for achieving Greece's climate neutrality goals, emphasizing timely and integrated action.

(With inputs from agencies.)