A Sustainable Model for Utilization of Natura 2000 Areas

In the context of the diaNEOsis Podcast series “Researches”, the organization’s Director of Research Fay Makantasis talks with Prof. NTUA and President of the Natural Environment and Climate Change Agency (N.E.C.C.A.) Maria P. Papadopoulou about the 446 areas of the Natura 2000 Network and their utilization.

• What are Natura areas and how can they be used for the benefit of local communities?

• What is the role of the Natural Environment and Climate Change Organization (N.E.C.C.A.) in protecting, promoting and utilizing Natura areas?

• What criteria must an area meet to join the Natura 2000 Network?

• Is it a myth or true that recreation and tourism are not allowed in Natura 2000 protected areas?

• Are there good practices from Natura areas abroad that can be applied to protected areas in Greece?

• Are there successful examples of Natura areas in Greek territory?

Listen to the Podcast https://www.dianeosis.org/podcasts or watch the dialogue https://youtu.be/HEOwvhNP72w