Environmental Performance in Transition: An Empirical Examination of Greece through the EPI Framework

George Halkos and Argyro Zisiadou

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Abstract: The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) is a widely recognized tool developed by Yale University and Columbia University, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, to assess countries' environmental performance using 58 performance indicators across 11 issue categories. The EPI provides a comprehensive benchmark for evaluating environmental health, ecosystem vitality and climate change. Greece, as a member of the European Union (EU), operates within a complex regulatory framework aimed at promoting sustainable development. Greece's performance in the EPI reflects both its environmental policy efforts and its exposure to regional challenges such as air pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate-related risks. In recent years, Greece has demonstrated progress in areas such as renewable energy development and climate change mitigation, although issues like waste management and air quality continue to require focused policy intervention. Analyzing Greece’s EPI score offers valuable insights into its environmental priorities and the effectiveness of national strategies aimed at promoting sustainability and resilience.

Keywords: Environmental Performance Index; Climate Change; Sustainability. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D60 Q01 Q50 Q58 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-07-10
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