Co-Green: Stakeholders Meeting in Karditsa

On April 28, 2023, a stakeholders meeting was organised at the Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences, and Planning of the University of Thessaly as part of the European Project “Community-based Action for a GREEN transition (CO-GREEN).” The gathering brought together stakeholders from the Karditsa region. In addition to the Department of Forestry, Wood Sciences, and Design, participants included representatives from organizations such as the Energy Community of Karditsa SYN.PE (ESEK), Karditsa Development (AN.KA AE), the Center for Education for the Environment and Sustainability (K.E.P.A.) of Mouzaki, Limni N. Plastira Municipality, Karditsa Labor Center, 1st Experimental General Lyceum of Karditsa with the Climate Change – Climate Crisis Group, Itamos – Mouzaki AMKE, Women’s Center of Karditsa, and Energy Design company, among others.

The objective of the meeting was to share insights and perspectives of stakeholders on participatory processes and practices within local communities regarding environmental concerns. These experiences were assessed in terms of methodology, transparency, effectiveness, and their integration within the project’s context.

The consensus that emerged highlighted how participatory processes enhance decision-making and elevate its quality. The inclusion of opinions, needs, concerns, and proposals from interested parties aids in clarifying regulatory situations and individual interests. This, in turn, fosters the identification and formulation of alternative suggestions and solutions that better align with citizens’ needs and are more grounded in reality.