Tag: biodiversity

hiking

Peloponnese to Establish Greece's Largest Certified Hiking Trail Network

The Peloponnese Region is set to develop Greece’s largest certified hiking trail network, spanning 1,729 kilometers. Supported by €2.95 million from the Recovery and Resilience Facility, the project includes trail upgrades, signage installation, and digital enhancements, aiming to boost sustainable tourism and highlight the region’s natural and cultural heritage.

Families Wanted’: Greek Village’s Viral Ad Offers Free Housing and Jobs to Combat ‘National Danger

'Families Wanted': Greek Village’s Viral Ad Offers Free Housing and Jobs to Combat "National Danger"

In the mountainous village of Fourna in Greece’s Evrytania region, residents are breathing life back into their beloved community by attracting young families through a grassroots effort that has gone viral.

butterfly

Climate Change Poses Threat to Greece's Butterfly Population

Climate change is threatening Greece's butterfly population, with rising temperatures leading to food scarcity, shorter flowering seasons, and shrinking body sizes. Scientists from the MEIOSIS project are studying over 50,000 specimens to track this decline. Increasing wildfires and habitat loss further endanger the species, forcing butterflies to migrate to cooler areas where survival is uncertain.

Greece has two of the best "secret" beaches in Europe

Greece Expands Protection of Pristine Coastline with 40 New 'Untrodden Beaches

In a commitment to safeguarding its natural beauty, Greece has added 40 new locations to its "Untrodden Beaches" list, bringing the total to 238. These pristine coastal areas, known as 'Apatites Paralies' in Greek, are now under strict protection, prohibiting any commercial activities that could harm their delicate ecosystems.