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Plan unveiled for cultural heritage protection against climate change

eKathimerini.com · last updated

The Culture Ministry has unveiled a National Strategy to protect its cultural heritage from climate change, funded by a €22 million Recovery and Resilience Facility grant.

Minister Lina Mendoni presented the plan, developed with the University of Athens and the National Hellenic Research Foundation. The strategy extends to 2050, with five-year benchmarks, and includes adaptation plans for 40 archaeological sites by 2030.

“Our goal is for it to serve as a reference framework for all involved state institutions regarding the protection of monuments and archaeological sites,” Mendoni said.

Climate Crisis Minister Yannis Kefalogiannis noted that wildfires, extreme weather, and environmental shifts make heritage sites increasingly fragile, announcing a new fire-protection regulation for archaeological sites developed jointly by both ministries.

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