Theodota Nantsou is Head of Policy at WWF Greece. Her current focus is on the proper mix of ecological, social and economic policies that will lead Europe to a truly sustainable way out of the crisis.
Articles
10.01.2014
Greece Needs to Plan for a Sustainable Tourism Model
Greece ranks 15th globally in the number of tourist visitors each year, making the industry a major part of its economy. However for all the benefits the industry brings, poor management and planning threatens the beautiful landscape on which it is based. Recently passed laws look set to make this situation even worse, but WWF is proposing alternatives that can protect Greece’s tourist industry and its environment.
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The Financial Crisis Heralds the Need for a Deep Ecological Transition
In the dismal reality of the deepening financial crisis in the European Union, exploiting the natural environment is seen by troubled member states as a quick-fix solution for rapid economic recovery. Following decades of massive spending on an unsustainable economic and development model, the EU’s policy response is essentially a recipe for a much deeper and longer-term environmental crisis.
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