Scope

   Greece applies an integrated policy for sustainable development. The concept of sustainable development has now been introduced in the development policies of the country and sustainable practices have been incorporated in sectors such as energy, tourism, transport and agriculture.

   In order to activate the participation and further the cooperation of all responsible Ministries and organisations, the Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Climate Change has developed a coordinating mechanism so that the concept of sustainable development is incorporated in their actions and their activities.

   The Ministry, as the main body for handling environmental policy, has launched a broad range project to deal with the problems that concern the quality of life. Thus, apart from the well-known and widely discussed problems, such as atmospheric and water pollution, noise problems and waste disposal management, issues such as physical and urban planning and cadastre, will also be addressed by implementing the necessary measures for integrated and sustainable development.