ENVIRONMENT
|
"The state of the environment
reflects our perception of life".
Antonis Samaras
|
A. GENERAL POSITIONS
1. COPING STRATEGY ENVIRONMENT
The fragmented and uncoordinated measures of a prohibitive nature to date have
been proven ineffective. A medium-long term strategy is needed with the
following main axes:
- The formulation of a National Environmental Policy in the context of
Sustainable Development and;
- The development of an Environmental Management model.
The principles of this strategy are:
The forecast;
Preventive action;
Reducing the Waste of Natural Resources and Energy;
The integration of Environmental Policy in the formulation and implementation of
other Policies and all development options.
2. CREATION OF AN EXPERT ENVIRONMENT FUND
It will utilize, for the sake of environmental protection, resources that will
result from the implementation of appropriate economic environmental policy
tools.
3. STRENGTHENING THE INSTITUTION ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
It is necessary to revise the Ministerial Decisions in force, in order to reduce
the bureaucratic procedures and to ensure the implementation of the institution
on the merits.
4. RECOMMENDATION UNIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL BODY
The immediate establishment of the body is required, as provided for by the Law
1650/86. It is the responsible service for the development and operation of the
system Environmental Management.
5. CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS MONITORING SYSTEM
There is an urgent need for the creation of a system of continuous collection
and processing data that over time will capture, collectively and by parameter,
the state of the environment at local and national level.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION-INFORMATION
The environment concerns everyone: State, Private Sector, Local Government and
above all the Citizen. It is therefore a great need to develop and implement
environmental protection programs. For example, if you have diabetes mellitus,
your doctor may prescribe a medication that will help you lose weight.
From Prefectures and Local Authorities and will be addressed to citizens in
general.
From the National Center for Public Administration and the Regional Training
Centers Centers of the Ministry of Education and will be addressed to the
competent teachers with the aim of the appropriate information and education of
secondary school students.
From large industrial and commercial complexes and will address their employees.
B. THE TEN PROPOSALS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Integrating the Environmental Dimension into Configuration and Implementation of
all Other Policies
New Institutions and Drafting of a National Environmental Strategy for the
Implementation of Sustainable Development
Environmental and Social Assessment Cost (quality of life) with annual "Green
Domestic Product" index
Environmental Education for All Citizens
Conservation of Natural and Cultural Heritage
Reconciliation of Tourism Development with the Environment
Recommendations for a Cleaner and Preventive Policy in Industry
Directions for an Environmentally Friendly Agricultural Production (Plant and
Animal Origin)
Eselection of priorities in the design of the infrastructure and operation of
transport
New Employment Opportunities for Environmental Protection
C. COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Implementation of seven-year programmes for health, education, the environment
and sports. To acquire the state a social policy with duration and planning.
|
