Greece launches public consultation on first national water strategy
Greece's Ministry of Environment and Energy has launched a public consultation on the country's first National Water Strategy, aimed at establishing a modern, coherent and comprehensive framework for the management of water resources.
In a statement on Tuesday, the ministry said that, amid the growing impact of climate change and increasing pressure on water security, the transition to a holistic approach to water resource management has become a major national priority and a prerequisite for the country's sustainable development.
According to the ministry, the National Water Strategy is the first nationwide strategic policy document to set priorities and define the country's policy direction for promoting sustainable water management and the long-term protection of available water resources.
The strategy places water security and climate resilience at the centre of its vision, seeking to achieve these goals through rational, digitally advanced and integrated water management. The framework aims to ensure access to high-quality water for all citizens, protect aquatic ecosystems and support sustainable social and economic development.
Three pillars
The strategy is built around three core pillars that translate its long-term vision into national commitments for water management:
Pillar 1: Water as a guarantee of life, health and prosperity.
Pillar 2: Climate resilience through prevention and security.
Pillar 3: Modern governance through knowledge, transparency and implementation capacity.
The ministry said the strategy is intended to provide a long-term roadmap for addressing water-related challenges and strengthening the country's resilience to the impacts of climate change.
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