Sustainable Cyclades

(Press Release - excerpts) Can the Cyclades combine prosperity with the preservation of the traditions that make them unique? How can the infrastructure on the islands cope with the increased demand for services - and at what point should a limit be placed on this demand? What regulations will allow for a balanced development of construction in respect of the natural environment and Cycladic architecture? These and other questions will be addressed by the “Sustainable Cyclades” programme of the “Journalism Initiative”....

The urgent importance of coordinated actions by governments, businesses and citizens in addressing environmental challenges is well recognised by the international community [1] [2] [3]. A better future for humanity requires profound changes in our attitudes and behaviour. Especially in Greece, due to both its geographical location and its development model, there is an increased urgency to highlight and address the multi-modal issues that arise. Choices made now affect the medium- to long-term sustainability of the country both as a cohesive society and as a healthy economy....