water management

Impacts of a hydroinfiltrator rainwater harvesting system on soil moisture regime and groundwater distribution for olive groves in semi-arid Mediterranean regions

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Dry periods in semi-arid regions constitute one of the greatest hazardous features that agriculture faces. This study investigates the effects of using a new device called ‘Hydroinfiltrator Rainwater Harvesting System (HRHS) on the water balance of soils. It was designed for arid and semi-arid zones affected by long periods of drought punctuated by heavy rainstorms….

Impact of Climate Change on the Primary Agricultural Sector of Greece: Adaptation Policies and Measures

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The wide acceptance that Climate Change (CC) is a reality, often taking extreme forms, has led to the development of strategies to mitigate climate change and the need to adapt to the new climate conditions. Greece has already developed a National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change (NSACC), which has started to be implemented in…

First World Conference on Smart Islands to take place on Pserimos Sept 4-5

First World Conference on Smart Islands to take place on Pserimos Sept 4-5

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The 1st World Conference on Smart Islands will be held on the island of Pserimos on September 4-5 by the International Hellenic Association (ΙΗΑ). The conference will be organized with the help of the Municipalities of Kalymnos , Vari/Voula/Vouliagmeni and Kifissia, under the auspices of the Central Union of Municipalities of Greece (KEDE). Following up…

Greece to Launch €200m in Funding for Island Water Infrastructure

Greece to Launch €200m in Funding for Island Water Infrastructure

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Greece is working to address the water crisis on its islands through the launch of 200 million euro funding mechanism this autumn that will support the creation of systems that address both the water crisis and the generation of renewable energy, says AMNA. The municipalities of islands will be invited to submit their proposals, which…