REGIONs4CLIMATE / Resilient Regions / Sitia
Challenges and solutions
The region of Sitia is the most exposed European region to thermal drought, and a ‘climate hotspot’. It has a strong dependence on the climate-energy-water-food-society nexus.
The region aims to develop more products of local origin with zero carbon footprint and sustainable practices, led by women entrepreneurs and cooperatives. The innovation actions will engage with citizens to raise awareness about climate resilience.
City of Sitia.
Source: Yiota Dimitropoulou
Sitia has committed to
Engaging citizens in activities to prevent water shortages
Co-creating new ideas to encourage sustainable economic development in the face of a rapidly changing climate
Offering climate-related services
Maintaining the local traditions and lifestyle
Several innovative actions
Social
Empowering people by training them about how to make their communities more environmentally friendly and sustainable.
Using the Sitia UNESCO Geopark as an outdoor classroom and a place to promote sustainability.
Sitia Geopark
Source: sitia-geopark.gr
Environmental
Making olive processing carbon neutral and zero-pollution.
Improving pest management for organic products and using technology to better manage and conserve water resources in the region.
Minoan site of Mochlos.
Source: Jeffrey S. Soles
Economic
Developing new ideas for businesses and funding options that will help small-scale producers.
Making the Geopark a hub for economic activities and promoting tourism that has no negative impact on the environment.
Latsida sikia Sitia.
Source: Ioannis Daskalakis
Policy and governance
Encouraging the development of sustainable local economies by supporting women’s cooperatives that produce and sell local products.
City of Sitia.
Source: Yiota Dimitropoulou
More Systemic Adaptation Challenge Suite
Sitia is the frontrunner region in the More Systemic Adaptation Challenge suite. The Challenge Suite recognises that local citizens and SMEs are key actors in the society-wide transition towards climate resilience.
With a focus on close collaboration with local businesses and citizens, particularly in rural areas, the socio-cultural and economic impacts of climate change can be addressed at all levels of society.
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