Water scarcity has become a critical issue for many islands such as Naxos, Mykonos, Kynthnos and Serifos.
Now, to cover costs for energy-intensive desalination units, renewable energy sources are being proposed.
One planned €50 million project was discussed during the Small Islands Conference on the Greek island of Milos.
“There is a plan from the general secretariat of the Aegean and Island Policy for the smaller as well as the larger islands,” said Deputy Minister of Shipping and Insular Policy Stefanos Gikas.
“We have identified 250 projects that are necessary so that we do not face a water shortage problem in 2025.”
An estimated 51% of the population in the Cyclades drink desalinated water, but scientists have expressed doubt about its quality.
The strategic agenda adopted by the European Council for the next five years commits to strengthening water resilience across the EU, while also investing in abundant cross-border infrastructure for water.
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