Speaking in Stockholm, the mayor of Athens said that every project and initiative has at its core to shield the city against the diverse dangers of climate change.
The immediate, effective and urgent treatment of the risks posed by climate crisishas mobilized large pan-European networks and alliances of European capitals.
Athens is actively participatingdraws on experiences, best practices and innovative solutions and is about to announce the comprehensive strategic plan being prepared for months for tackling the effects of the climate crisis.
Speaking to Stockholm in such a forum, CitiesStockholm + 50HighLevelForum, o mayor of Athens Costas Bakogiannis underlined that “The climate crisis is ultimately a matter of equality, security and democracyAnd for this reason our action must be immediate and targeted. Because, as he noted, it concerns the lives of everyone and especially the most vulnerable.
In Athens, as Mr. Bakoyannis mentioned, every project, every action, every initiative has at its core to shield the city against the various dangers of climate change.
«From Pocket Park which relieves the neighborhood until the Double Regeneration that relieves the city. From re-claiming public space, to neighborhoods where everything is a 15 ‘walk away“, Noted Mr. Bakoyannis” introducing “Athens again to a large and interesting audience.
A city that does not umbilical cord, is not content with its ancient glory, but is transformed into a modern inclusive capital that acts to protect the environment and anguish for the safety and well-being of its people.
Mr. Bakoyannis left Stockholm with many invitations from his counterpartswho were rather pleasantly surprised by Athens’ initiatives and coherent plan to gain ground in the battle for resilience and sustainability.
