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Cooling Athens naturally: How Nature-Based Solutions are transforming urban resilience
Athens’ rapid expansion resulted in extensive built infrastructure that dramatically altered its relationship with water. Through the Cooling Havens project, we aim at exactly this: to tackle the complete loss of surface water through nature-based interventions that will reduce heat stress, enhance urban comfort, and improve residents’ quality of life.
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When art meets circular economy
From April 2–4, our PLUG AND PLAY 2 ZERO WASTE was featured in a contemporary art experience in Thessaloniki, Greece, celebrating art, sustainability and circular innovation.
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Citizen science in action: Co-creating climate solutions with society
Addressing societal challenges like climate change mitigation and plastic pollution requires more than technological innovation or policy reform. It requires active societal participation. At alchemia-nova Greece, we view citizen science as a bridge connecting science, design, and everyday life. Read how we apply citizen science in our projects.
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From strategy to real-life impact: How PLUG AND PLAY 2 ZERO WASTE advances the EU bioeconomy strategy
The EU Bioeconomy Strategy calls for a transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and circular economy, where renewable resources replace fossil-based materials, waste is designed out, and local value chains are strengthened. At alchemia-nova Greece, we help accelerate this transition through the PLUG-AND-PLAY 2 ZERO WASTE.
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Cooling Havens: Reimagining Athens through Water, Greenery and Community
Athens faces an increasingly urgent challenge: extreme urban heat, frequent heatwaves and periodic floods. In response, the Cooling Havens project, introduces water-sensitive urban design and green infrastructure combined with citizen engagement to transform how the city adapts to a hotter future.
