Upcoming event from the LSE’s Hellenic Observatory – Centre for Research on Contemporary Greece and Cyprus - 'Greek, not Green: Green Politics and Environmental Attitudes in Greece Another Greek Exceptionalism?'

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Dear colleagues,

 

Upcoming event from the LSE’s Hellenic Observatory – Centre for Research on Contemporary Greece and Cyprus:

 

 

Greek, not Green: Green Politics and Environmental Attitudes in Greece Another Greek Exceptionalism?

 

In recent decades, Green parties have achieved notable electoral successes across Europe, shaping debates on climate change, energy policy and the green transition. Indeed, green transition has become a central pillar of EU policy since the launch of the EU Green Deal in 2019, raising however both positive and negative reactions both in Greece and across the EU. In Greece, the success of Green parties and the prevalence of issues relating to climate change mitigation and the green transition seem to be more subdued. Despite a fragmented political landscape since the financial crisis, Green parties have struggled to gain traction while evidence suggests that readiness and demand for the green transition is lagging.

 

This discussion will explore why, focusing on questions such as:

•             Why has the Green movement not had electoral successes in Greece comparable to other European countries?

•             How do public attitudes in Greece towards the green transition (including decarbonisation and renewables) compare with other European countries?

•             How ready is the Greek electorate for the green transition?

•             Are green issues sufficiently represented within / internalised by mainstream parties, rendering a Green vote unnecessary?

 

Professor Iosif Botetzagias, Department of Environment, University of the Aegean

 

Petros S. Kokkalis, Secretary of Political Party ‘Kosmos’ & Former Member of the European Parliament (Greens/EFA)

 

Theodota Nantsou, Head of Policy, WWF Greece

 

Yannis Paraskevopoulos, Founding Member and Former Co-Spokesperson - Οικολόγοι Πράσινοι (Ecologist Greens)

 

Chair: Professor Vassilis Monatiriotis, Director, Hellenic Observatory Centre; Eleftherios Venizelos Chair of Contemporary Greek Studies; Professor in Political Economy

 

Attendees are warmly invited to attend the event reception, which will follow the event.

 

Date: Thursday 6 November 2025

Time (UK): 6:30pm - 8.00pm

Venue: The Auditorium, Lower Ground Floor, Centre Building, LSE

Ticketing: Free registration - open to all

 

Find out more: https://www.lse.ac.uk/Hellenic-Observatory/events/events-pages/2025-26/green-politics/green-politics

 

Register for this event: https://events.lse.ac.uk/en/58JYzR6/greek-not-green-green-politics-and-environmental-attitudes-in-greece-4a8KTv5N8r/overview

 

 

Kind regards,

 

Will