For a Sustainable, Just, and Nationally Responsible Green Policy
1. Strict Measures Against Arson and Illegal Construction
- ✔ Life imprisonment for forest arsonists – Arson is a crime against the environment and national heritage.
- ✔ Creation of special investigative units for identifying and prosecuting arsonists.
- ✔ Use of advanced technologies – satellite monitoring, drones, thermal cameras, and smoke sensors for immediate fire detection.
- ✔ Demolition of illegal structures in forests and protected areas – stricter penalties and heavy fines for offenders.
- ✔ Revocation of licenses for architects and engineers involved in unlawful constructions.
2. Enhanced Forest Protection and Prevention Policies
- ✔ Expansion of the forest protection force with personnel, modern equipment, and rapid-response vehicles.
- ✔ Comprehensive fire prevention plan – management of flammable material, cleaning of forested areas, and firebreak creation.
- ✔ Synergy between rangers, firefighters, and local authorities for rapid response.
- ✔ Activation of trained volunteer teams with access to basic firefighting gear.
3. Protection of Water Resources & Eco-Tourism Development
- ✔ Restoration of natural springs for better water supply and ecosystem health.
- ✔ Removal of debris and illegal roadworks from riverbeds to prevent flooding.
- ✔ Promotion of eco-tourism programs around rivers and springs to boost local economies.
- ✔ Cleaning of lakes and coastal zones – heavy fines for illegal dumping and pollution.
4. Reforestation and Environmental Restoration
- ✔ Massive reforestation efforts in burned and degraded areas using fire-resistant native species.
- ✔ Mobilize society, schools, and NGOs in tree-planting initiatives.
- ✔ Monitoring system for new forests using sensors and satellite data.
- ✔ Enforce restoration costs on polluters—both companies and individuals.
5. Regulation of Industrial Activity & Renewable Energy
- ✔ Mandatory environmental studies for mining and drilling – monitored by independent committees.
- ✔ Spatial planning for solar/wind parks – avoid protected areas and high-value agricultural land.
- ✔ Relocation of wind turbines from mountain ranges to suitable flatlands.
- ✔ Support organic agriculture with tax incentives and farmer training programs.
6. Protection of Agriculture and Food Security
- ✔ Strict monitoring of agricultural production – reduce toxic pesticides, promote organic farming.
- ✔ Frequent food sampling to detect hazardous substances.
- ✔ Heavier penalties for illegal fishing and hunting – revoke licenses permanently.
- ✔ Establish a state wildlife protection service for biodiversity preservation.
7. Waste Management & Pollution Control
- ✔ Harsh penalties for water pollution – up to 10 years in prison and high fines for illegal dumping.
- ✔ Promote recycling and circular economy systems – reduce waste, increase sustainability.
- ✔ Real-time digital monitoring of industrial waste using modern sensors and AI.
8. Development of Green Zones & Ecological Awareness
- ✔ Creation of national parks and protected areas for biodiversity and recreation.
- ✔ Strengthening of national forests – rehabilitation of degraded ecosystems.
- ✔ Introduction of environmental education in schools – sustainability taught from early age.
- ✔ Mandatory TV and radio programming on environmental issues – inform and engage the public.
9. Gradual Relocation of Heavy Industry Out of Urban Areas
- ✔ Remove polluting industries from residential zones.
- ✔ Create organized industrial parks with strict environmental guidelines.
- ✔ Convert old industrial sites into parks, cultural spaces, and innovation hubs.
🌿 Ecological Policy for a Sustainable Future
Environmental protection is not a luxury—it’s a national necessity.
Through strict enforcement, smart investments, and civic engagement, Greece can lead the ecological transition, combining sustainable development with deep respect for nature.
Green strength is national strength.
A thriving Greece must also be a clean and future-proof Greece.