Pathfinding study #3

Thessaly Region, Greece

Location

Central Greece

BACKGROUND

The Thessaly region is Greece’s primary agricultural hub, where 90% of water is used for irrigation. The region suffered catastrophic damage from Storm Daniel, which destroyed infrastructure and killed over 200,000 livestock.

KEY FACTS

  • Annual water deficit of 500 hm³.
  • Over-extraction has led to seawater intrusion; fragmented governance across 50+ local organizations.

EXPECTED IMPACTS

  • “Building back better” using resilient, decentralised NbS that are easier to recover after floods.
  • Integration of flood mitigation with wastewater treatment.
  • Establishment of a water reuse framework for farmers and SMEs.

PARTNERS INVOLVED

  OWNER  
Deyal
  RESEARCH LEAD   
NTUA