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Visiting professor discusses threat of climate crisis on Corfu

climate crisis
12 Jul 2024 / 16:16

CORFU. Professor Efthymios Lekkas has been invited by the Regional Governor on Friday (12/7) along with representatives of the authorities, institutions and other bodies.

On Friday, the Regional Governor, Yiannis Trepeklis, will meet with Professor of Dynamic Tectonics, Applied Geology and Natural Disaster Management, Efthymios Lekkas, who is visiting the island.

They will discuss the local climate change adaptation plan, focusing on Corfu Town. Topics will include reducing the threat of disasters in the region and addressing hazardous beaches in the Ionian Islands (e.g., "Navagio" in Zakynthos).

The meeting will also be attended by the Mayor of Central Corfu, the Dean of the Ionian University, representatives from the Fire Service, and the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE), among others.