GINO: Green in name only?

Greece is going green. The goal of sustainable development has been generally accepted - in principle, at least - and green growth has now been adopted as a pillar of both government policy and the National Recovery and Resilience Plan submitted to the European Union, with the blessing of the opposition. It was also emphasized in the recent Pissarides Committee Report. All this can only be good for our country. But what is the reality at the ground level?

The overarching "green" theme encompasses a range of areas. It includes using fewer hydrocarbons and switching to renewable energy sources, improving infrastructure and transport, making existing buildings more energy efficient, improving waste management and the extent of recycling, and engaging in research and innovation in the field of sustainability. A central aspect of green growth is to protect the environment. This...