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Just Transition Development Plan of Lignite Areas
Just Transition Development Plan of lignite areas September 18th, 2020 JUST TRANSITION DEVELOPMENT PLAN Table of Contents 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3 2 Overview of the master plan preparation process ....................................................................... 5 2.1 The Government and Steering Committee SDAM ............................................................... 5 2.2 Policies and measures promoted ........................................................................................... 8 2.3 District heating ...................................................................................................................... 9 2.4 Spatial planning ..................................................................................................................... 9 2.5 Special incentive grid ............................................................................................................ 10 2.6 Project progress and key activities ....................................................................................... 11 2.7 Cooperation with stakeholders ............................................................................................ 12 3 The vision for the next day ........................................................................................................... 13 3.1 Basic principles, pillars and specialization of vision .......................................................... -
Mapping Treeline Ecotone Dynamics Along a Latitudinal Gradient Using Fine Scale Resolution Imagery RESOLUTION IMAGERY
Mapping Treeline Ecotone Dynamics along a Latitudinal Gradient using Fine Scale Resolution Imagery MAX KIPKEMOI KORIR February 2019 SUPERVISOR S: Dr. Panagiotis. Nyktas Dr. Ir. Thomas. A. Groen Mapping Treeline Ecotone Dynamics along a Latitudinal Gradient using Fine Scale Resolution Imagery RESOLUTION IMAGERY MAX KIPKEMOI KORIR Enschede, The Netherlands, February 2019 Thesis submitted to the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation of the University of Twente in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation. Specialization: Natural Resources Management SUPERVISORS: Dr. Panagiotis. Nyktas Dr. Ir. Thomas. A. Groen THESIS ASSESSMENT BOARD: Professor Andrew Skidmore (Chair) Dr. Harald Pauli (External Examiner, Austrian Academy of Sciences & University of Natural Resources and Life, Austria) i DISCLAIMER This document describes work undertaken as part of a programme of study at the Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation of the University of Twente. All views and opinions expressed therein remain the sole responsibility of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Faculty. ii ABSTRACT Treeline ecotone metamorphosis over time has been a commonplace observation globally. This ecosystem has significant ecological values and acts as a vital signal for climate change. It is thus necessary to understand its dynamics. Applications of fine-scale resolution imagery covering the historical and the contemporary eons are imperative for the mapping and quantification of treeline ecotone changes. These products were used for treeline ecotones studies in Lefka Ori, Olympus, Rodnei and Tatra mountains located along the European sub-continent latitudinal gradient. The investigation suggests that the treeline positions are determined by the latitudes, continentality and the mass elevation effect. -
Psonis Et Al. 2017
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 106 (2017) 6–17 Contents lists available at ScienceDirect Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/ympev Hidden diversity in the Podarcis tauricus (Sauria, Lacertidae) species subgroup in the light of multilocus phylogeny and species delimitation ⇑ Nikolaos Psonis a,b, , Aglaia Antoniou c, Oleg Kukushkin d, Daniel Jablonski e, Boyan Petrov f, Jelka Crnobrnja-Isailovic´ g,h, Konstantinos Sotiropoulos i, Iulian Gherghel j,k, Petros Lymberakis a, Nikos Poulakakis a,b a Natural History Museum of Crete, School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Crete, Knosos Avenue, Irakleio 71409, Greece b Department of Biology, School of Sciences and Engineering, University of Crete, Vassilika Vouton, Irakleio 70013, Greece c Institute of Marine Biology, Biotechnology and Aquaculture, Hellenic Center for Marine Research, Gournes Pediados, Irakleio 71003, Greece d Department of Biodiversity Studies and Ecological Monitoring, T.I. Vyazemski Karadagh Scientific Station – Nature Reserve of RAS, Nauki Srt., 24, stm. Kurortnoe, Theodosia 298188, Republic of the Crimea, Russian Federation e Department of Zoology, Comenius University in Bratislava, Mlynská dolina, Ilkovicˇova 6, 842 15 Bratislava, Slovakia f National Museum of Natural History, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria g Department of Biology and Ecology, Faculty of Sciences and Mathematics, University of Niš, Višegradska 33, Niš 18000, Serbia h Department of Evolutionary Biology, Institute for Biological Research ‘‘Siniša Stankovic´”, -
Greek Tourism 2009 the National Herald, September 26, 2009
The National Herald a b September 26, 2009 www.thenationalherald.com 2 GREEK TOURISM 2009 THE NATIONAL HERALD, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 RELIGIOUS TOURISM Discover The Other Face of Greece God. In the early 11th century the spring, a little way beyond, were Agios Nikolaos of Philanthropenoi. first anachorites living in the caves considered to be his sacred fount It is situated on the island of Lake in Meteora wanted to find a place (hagiasma). Pamvotis in Ioannina. It was found- to pray, to communicate with God Thessalonica: The city was ed at the end of the 13th c by the and devote to him. In the 14th cen- founded by Cassander in 315 B.C. Philanthropenoi, a noble Constan- tury, Athanassios the Meteorite and named after his wife, Thessa- tinople family. The church's fres- founded the Great Meteora. Since lonike, sister of Alexander the coes dated to the 16th c. are excel- then, and for more than 600 years, Great. Paul the Apostle reached the lent samples of post-Byzantine hundreds of monks and thousands city in autumn of 49 A.D. painting. Visitors should not miss in of believers have travelled to this Splendid Early Christian and the northern outer narthex the fa- holy site in order to pray. Byzantine Temples of very impor- mous fresco depicting the great The monks faced enormous tant historical value, such as the Greek philosophers and symboliz- problems due to the 400 meter Acheiropoietos (5th century A.D.) ing the union between the ancient height of the Holy Rocks. They built and the Church of the Holy Wisdom Greek spirit and Christianity. -
Mid-Holocene Changes in the Geochemical and Biotic Conditions of an Aquatic Ecosystem, in Eastern Mediterranean
Ann. Limnol. - Int. J. Lim. 2018, 54, 21 Available online at: © EDP Sciences, 2018 www.limnology-journal.org https://doi.org/10.1051/limn/2018013 RESEARCH ARTICLE Mid-Holocene changes in the geochemical and biotic conditions of an aquatic ecosystem, in Eastern Mediterranean Michael Styllas1, Elias Dimitriou1,*, Kostas Gritzalis2, Maria Koutsodimou2, Ioannis Karaouzas2, Nikolaos Skoulikidis2 and Alexandra Gogou2 1 Geoservice ltd, Eirinis 15 street, 55236, Panorama, Thessaloniki, Greece 2 Hellenic Centre for Marine Research. Athens-Sounio Avenue (46.7 km), P.O. Box712, P.C. 19013 Anavyssos, Attiki, Greece Received: 3 October 2017; Accepted: 30 March 2018 Abstract – Mediterranean Temporary Ponds (MTPs) are unique and sensitive aquatic ecosystems that due to their hydrological characteristics constitute an ideal setting for the study of past environmental dynamics. A 176 cm core was retrieved from the littoral zone of Omalos MTP in Lefka Ori massif, to provide a general view of the processes that drove its Lateglacial and Holocene evolution. The sedimentary sequence is partitioned in two major units: (i) Unit II (∼17–4.7 ka BP), characterized by the catchment-derived transport, allogenic deposition of fine, Al2O3-rich, sediments and endogenic deposition of clays, under overall anoxic and dry climatic conditions, and (ii) Unit I (∼4.7 ka to present), characterized by increasing wetness, establishment of watershed, aquatic and herbaceous vegetation and by SiO2 dominated sedimentation under overall oxic conditions. The enrichment of SiO2 in the littoral sediments since the mid-Holocene, can be of clastic, aeolian and biogenic origin, but the undertaken analyses did not permit such distinction. The overall dryness of Unit II was interrupted between ∼14.7 and 13 ka BP by wet conditions, evidenced by the establishment of littoral vegetation. -
How Mink, Like Humans, Were Slammed by the Coronavirus - the New York Times
1/15/2021 How Mink, Like Humans, Were Slammed by the Coronavirus - The New York Times https://nyti.ms/2WIDbEV How Mink, Like Humans, Were Slammed by the Coronavirus Rampaging infections at farms caused scandal, scientific head-scratching and a search for a vaccine — for mink. By James Gorman Dec. 23, 2020 Denmark’s mink industry is gone, a victim of the coronavirus. The nation killed all its 17 million mink because of fears of a mutation in the virus that had spread from mink to people. Separately, in Utah, farmed mink infected with the virus seem to have passed it on somehow to at least one wild mink, raising concern about whether the virus will find a home in wild animals. And around the world, farmed mink continue to fall victim to the coronavirus. The United States, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Canada, Greece and Lithuania have all reported mink infections to the World Organisation for Animal Health. Not only are mink the only nonhuman animal known to become severely ill and die from the virus, they are the only animal known to have caught the virus from humans and then passed it back. What terrified Danish officials was that the virus that jumped back to people carried mutations that seemed as if they might affect how well vaccines work, although that worry has faded. Even if the mutations that have emerged so far don’t pose a danger to humans, it is clear that the virus rampages through mink farms once infection begin and continues to mutate in new ways. -
The Geological Heritage of Psiloritis
The Geological Heritage of Psiloritis By Dr C. Fassoulas Psiloritis Natural Park INTRODUCTION TO THE GEOLOGY OF CRETE Crete is a mosaic of characteristic features which make it unique and special throughout the Mediterranean. It is very well known for its antiquities, its civilization and its biodiversity; it also has however a hidden treasure, its outstanding geological wealth. A polymorphic relief has been formed as a result of the physical processes which have been bringing Europe and Africa closer together for millions of years. These two lithosphere plates are like boats swimming in the molten lava of the interior of the earth which destroy everything in their passing. Natural processes, often violent and extreme such as the catastrophic earthquakes, have shaped the mountains and the seas, shaping the land of the Aegean and of Crete. Crete, just like all the Greek mountain ranges, is just one link in of a great chain of mountains which were created millions of years ago along with the alpine orogenesis, the process which built the mountains from the Pyrenees until the Himalayas The geological structure of Crete is characterized by the existence of rocks formed before, during and after the Alpine orogenesis. Most of these are the remains of the sediments which fell into the Tethys Ocean, a most ancient sea which is now limited to the present day Mediterranean. Some others were islands in the ocean or submarine volcanoes which were frozen at the great depths. The closure and the catastrophe of Tethys, which in the eastern Mediterranean began about 100 million years ago, forged the sediments into hard rocks, it smashed them and cracked them to such an extent that one began to go up and to climb on top of the other. -
Commission Implementing Decision of 16 November 2012 Adopting A
26.1.2013 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 24/647 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 16 November 2012 adopting a sixth updated list of sites of Community importance for the Mediterranean biogeographical region (notified under document C(2012) 8233) (2013/29/EU) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, (4) In the context of a dynamic adaptation of the Natura 2000 network, the lists of sites of Community importance are reviewed. An update of the list of sites Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European of Community importance for the Mediterranean biogeo Union, graphical region is therefore necessary. Having regard to Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and (5) On the one hand, the update of the list of sites of flora ( 1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 4(2) Community importance for the Mediterranean biogeo thereof, graphical region is necessary in order to include additional sites that have been proposed since 2010 by Whereas: Member States as sites of Community importance for the Mediterranean biogeographical region within the meaning of Article 1 of Directive 92/43/EEC. For these (1) The Mediterranean biogeographical region referred to in additional sites, the obligations resulting from Articles Article 1(c)(iii) of Directive 92/43/EEC comprises the 4(4) and 6(1) of Directive 92/43/EEC should apply as Union territories of Greece, Cyprus, in accordance with soon as possible and within six years at most from the Article 1 of Protocol No 10 of the 2003 Act of Acces adoption of this Decision. -
Visa & Residence Permit Guide for Students
Ministry of Interior & Administrative Reconstruction Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate General for Citizenship & C GEN. DIRECTORATE FOR EUROPEAN AFFAIRS Immigration Policy C4 Directorate Justice, Home Affairs & Directorate for Immigration Policy Schengen Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.ypes.gr www.mfa.gr Visa & Residence Permit guide for students 1 Index 1. EU/EEA Nationals 2. Non EU/EEA Nationals 2.a Mobility of Non EU/EEA Students - Moving between EU countries during my short-term visit – less than three months - Moving between EU countries during my long-term stay – more than three months 2.b Short courses in Greek Universities, not exceeding three months. 2.c Admission for studies in Greek Universities or for participation in exchange programs, under bilateral agreements or in projects funded by the European Union i.e “ERASMUS + (placement)” program for long-term stay (more than three months). - Studies in Greek universities (undergraduate, master and doctoral level - Participation in exchange programs, under interstate agreements, in cooperation projects funded by the European Union including «ERASMUS+ placement program» 3. Refusal of a National Visa (type D)/Rights of the applicant. 4. Right to appeal against the decision of the Consular Authority 5. Annex I - Application form for National Visa (sample) Annex II - Application form for Residence Permit Annex III - Refusal Form Annex IV - Photo specifications for a national visa application Annex V - Aliens and Immigration Departments Contacts 2 1. Students EU/EEA Nationals You will not require a visa for studies to enter Greece if you possess a valid passport from an EU Member State, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. -
Hellenic Republic
HELLENIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE 5th NATIONAL COMMUNICATION TO THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE JANUARY 2010 th 5 NATIONAL COMMUNICATION TO THE UNFCCC 1 CHAPTER 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1.1 National Circumstances 1.1.1 Government structure The Constitution of 1975, as revised in 1986, 2001 and in 2008, defines the political system of Greece as a Parliamentary Democracy with the President being the head of state. At the top administrative level is the national government, with ministers appointed by the prime minister. The ministries mainly prepare and implement national laws. The Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change -MEECC (former Ministry for the Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works -MEPPPW) is the main governmental body concerned with the development and implementation of environmental policy in Greece, while other Ministries are responsible for integrating environmental policy targets within their respective fields. The Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change (MEECC) is the competent authority for Climate Change, and the Council of Ministers is responsible for the final approval of policies and measures related to Climate Change. 1.1.2 Population In 2007, the total population of Greece (as estimated in the middle of the year) was approximately 11.19 million inhabitants, according to the data provided by the National Statistical Service of Greece. According to the Census of March 2001, the total population of the country was approximately 10.95 million. The total population increased by 9.1% compared to the 1991 Census results, with 34% of total population living in the greater Athens area. -
Contestations Over Macedonian Identity, 1870–1912
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY CONTESTATIONS OVER MACEDONIAN IDENTITY, 1870–1912 by NICK ANASTASOVSKI A THESIS SUBMITTED TO VICTORIA UNIVERSITY IN FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES MELBOURNE, VICTORIA MAY, 2005 2 STUDENT DECLARATION I, Nick Anastasovski, declare that the thesis entitled Contestations over Macedonian Identity 1870–1912 is no more than 100,000 words in length, exclusive of tables, figures, appendices and references. This thesis contains no material that has been submitted previously, in whole or in part, for the award of any other academic degree or diploma. Except where otherwise indicated, this thesis is my own work. Nick Anastasovski May 2005 3 DEDICATION To my wife Sophie whose support and encouragement made the study possible 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Abstract 9 Acknowledgments 11 Glossary of terms 13 List of maps 28 List of tables 32 List of illustrations 39 List of photographs 40 Introduction 42 Context 42 Summary 48 Chapter One: Colonisation and Islamicisation 55 1.1 Colonisation and Islamicisation 55 1.2 Religion and nationality 92 Chapter Two: Peoples and Populations 99 2.1 Peoples of Macedonia 99 Macedonians: The contested majority 99 Vlahs: Romanian or Greek, a contested minority 107 5 Greeks: Fishermen, farmers or townsfolk? 112 Turks and Albanians: The colonists 114 Gypsies and Jews: The uncontested 120 2.2 Conflicts around population data 124 Territorial boundaries 124 2.3 Population statistics 128 Ottoman Turkish population data 128 Population statistics advocated -
SAMARIA NATIONAL PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 State: GREECE
SAMARIA NATIONAL PARK ANNUAL REPORT 2018 State: GREECE Area Name: Samaria National Park – (designated as “Cretan White Mountains National Park”) Year and number of years since the award or renewal of the European Diploma for Protected Areas: 2018, 9 years after the last renewal (2009). First award: 1979. Central authority concerned: Name: Forest Directorate of Chania Address: Chrysopigi, 73100, Chania, Crete, Greece Tel: +30 28210 84200 Fax: +30 28210 92287 e-mail: [email protected] www: - Authority responsible for its management: Forest Directorate of Chania- Department of Forest Protection and Management & Public Name: Prosecutor Address: Chrysopigi, 73100, Chania, Crete, Greece Tel: +30 28210 84200 Fax: +30 28210 92287 e-mail: [email protected] www: - Authority responsible for its management: Name: Samaria National Park Management Body Palia Ethniki Odos Chanion-Kissamou, Fanaria Agion Apostolon, Kato Daratso Address: 73100, Chania, Crete, Greece Tel: +30 28210 45570 Fax: +30 28210 59777 e-mail: [email protected] www: http://www.samaria.gr/ Internet : http://www.coe.int/cm 2 1. Conditions: There were no conditions attached to the renewal of the award to the Cretan White Mountains National Park, Samaria (Greece), according to the CM/ResDip(2009)3 Resolution, which was adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 21 October 2009 at the 1068th meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies. 2. Recommendations: 1. the relevant authorities should accelerate actions to extend the boundaries of the national park to cover a much larger area of the Cretan White Mountains; According to Greek legislation, a "National Park" is established through a Presidential Decree following a Special Environmental Study (SES) for the area.