CSD 1997
GREEK NATIONAL PROFILE


Review of progress made since UNCED - June 1992

 
GREEK NATIONAL POLICY FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

 
Since the Rio Conference Greece has started to adopt its strategic policy framework towards sustainable development. The environmental protection requirements are integrated into the implementation of the key development sectors. This is achieved either through the implementation of the EU policy (e.g. Fifth Environmental Action Programme) or through national measures.

 
In order to attain sustainable development Greece is focusing on the following targets

  • Integration of Environment and Economy. Incorporation of the principles, values, sensitivities and priorities of ecology in sustainable development.
  • Balanced socio-economic develop-ment, reduction of differences between the so-called "developed" and "problematic" regions or between centre and periphery.
  • Decentralisation of activities and population.
  • Improvement of developmental potentials of peripheral regions and survival of small towns and rural centres.
  • Mitigation and reversion of the trends of migration and urbanisation.
  • Preparation of the National Cadastre.
  • Reinforcement of the economic, social and cultural development of remote areas.
  • Reshapement of the local govern-ment's services and responsibilities.
  • Energy planning towards renewable energies.
  • Enhancement of the social cohesion and the environmental and cultural identity of urban centres and minor settlements.
  • Conservation of the balance, harmony and diversity of the Greek nature and ecosystems.
  • Rational and integrated management, control and protection of water resources.
  • Abatement of coastal and marine pollution.
  • Improvement of the urban environment and living conditions (atmospheric and noise pollution in large urban centres, integrated and rational waste management).
  • Mitigation of unemployment problems and improvement of working and safety conditions.
  • Education, training and awareness raising for sustainable living patterns.
  • Promotion of international coope-ration and implementation of international conventions.
  • Enhancement of the participation of major groups.

 
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