Greece Launches National Plan to Combat Water Scarcity
Greece is set to implement a national plan to address growing water scarcity, following a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Maximos Mansion on Wednesday, CE Report quotes Athens-Macedonia
The plan, described as an urgent reform, aims to provide short-term solutions to immediate needs and prepare the country for long-term challenges posed by climate change. Scientific data presented at the meeting revealed that Greece ranks 19th globally in terms of water scarcity risk, with dam reserves—particularly in Attica—significantly below historical levels.
The government plans a major overhaul of its water management model, focusing on centralised planning, new technologies, and increased investment. Desalination, recycling, and reuse will be key methods in boosting supply.
Five core pillars were outlined:
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Water remains a constitutionally protected public good
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Sustainable and affordable water services
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Centralised planning of key infrastructure projects
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Immediate actions and public awareness campaigns
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Adoption of advanced technologies and alternative water sources
Over 1,200 projects are currently underway, but officials stressed the need for more coordinated and intensified efforts to meet the scale of the crisis.
