On December 23, the Project Preparation Facility of TAIPED announced the signing of a contract to restore the operational depths of Volos Port, which suffered from extreme weather events, ‘Daniel’ and ‘Elias’. The project, valued at €9.5 million, aims to…
Twenty-five years after Hurricane Lothar, Switzerland’s forests have been significantly improved to withstand similar extreme weather events. Lessons learned from the 1999 storm, which caused 14 fatalities and extensive destruction, have led to a restructuring of forest management practices. The…
New York City has announced a series of innovative measures aimed at reducing urban heat. The initiative includes increasing tree canopies, creating more green roofs, and enhancing public parks. Officials emphasize the importance of these actions in addressing climate change…
The 2nd International Conference ‘OpenEARTH 2024’ will take place in Rethymno from November 26 to 28, 2024, focusing on climate change and sustainable agriculture. The event aims to highlight agriculture’s role in climate resilience and promote innovative solutions for adapting…
The 3-30-300 rule, developed by urban forestry expert Cecil Konijnendijk, emphasizes the importance of green spaces in urban environments. It dictates that every residence, school, or workplace should be within a vicinity of at least three trees, neighborhoods should have…
