The need for coordination Nikos Chardaliasaddressing the 4th Forum of the Association of Protection and Development of Ymittos (SPAY) held at the Museum of Borre, Paiania.
“In the Attica Region, we are ready for another year ready to assist, wherever needed, in the implementation of the National Operational Framework drawn up by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, to avoid and dealing with extreme weather events,” he said:
“With timely coordination, methodically and in close cooperation with the central government and all stakeholders, we mobilize every available means and resource for the prevention, timely intervention and management of any possible risk that can be caused in the basin.
Critical areas have already been cleaned, volunteer groups with equipment and means have been reinforced, while we use the modern tools provided by technology, such as terrestrial and aerial surveillance and early warning systems. Protecting citizens and natural resources is a non -negotiable priority for us.
Mr Chardalias also said that the climate crisis is “here”, and “we are called upon to act in a coordinated, dealing with pathogens that have plagued the country for decades. Without overlapping the responsibilities leading to a unprofessional carousel. Without bureaucratic anchors that are detrimental to the safety of our fellow citizens. And this effort is not only limited to local or national level. ” He reiterated that addressing the consequences of the climate crisis must also have a European stamp, through the active role of regions in European institutions and fora. Referring to his status as the First Vice -President of the European People’s Party’s political team in the European Regional Committee, he recalled that he has repeatedly proposed the establishment of a new European Prevention and Ruler Fund, which will help local and regional authorities to implement all measures.
The Regional Governor also praised the work of the SPA. (in which he has been 11 years – since 2003) as he said, he has a catalytic contribution to the protection of Ymittos, one of Attica’s most important green lungs.
“10% of Greece’s population resides around Ymittos. So, in fact, this is a separate condition that makes SPAY. Separate. From 2003 to 2015, I think it was a major project, consistently managed, in difficult years, when we fought the battle of the self -evident.
In a series of initiatives and actions, we have been – all together – to leave an important management project that led to administrative modernization and the financial rationalization of the Association. And we did this in collaboration, with the participation of the world, with the impressive number of volunteers. Together, beyond factions, against pressure and interests, we worked with a goal. The protection of Ymittos, one of the most important green lungs right now in Attica. And we continue to work, “he said. He noted that SPAY. It is the first link in the country to apply artificial intelligence to the protection of forests, with thermal detection cameras.
“It is obvious that the immediate geo-entry of a small outbreak of tobacco and the automatic activation of security protocols are key factors in the direction of avoiding a disaster. It is our duty to fight for the regeneration of our forests, for the regeneration of our Hymettus. We owe it to ourselves, we owe it to our children. We are moving together for an Attic ‘green’, safe, durable and sustainable, ”the Attica regional governor concluded.
At the event, under the heading “Protection of the Environment and Sustainability: The Road to a Better Quality of Life”, addressed by video messages, the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, and Minister of Sustainable Transport and Tourism. The president of SPAY and Mayor of Peania Isidoros Madis, the mayors of Agia Paraskevi Yiannis Mylonakis, Elliniko – Argyroupolis Yiannis Constantatos, Kropia Dimitris Koussis, the Secretary General of Decentralized Administration, Grigoris Zafiros.