Greece has unveiled a comprehensive national water strategy aimed at addressing increasing water scarcity and long-term climate challenges.
The plan introduces a centralized, investment-oriented approach to water management that replaces the country’s current fragmented system.
The strategy, presented during a government meeting held in July 2025 and chaired by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is designed to modernize how Greece produces, distributes, and conserves water. Key components include broader use of desalination, improved coordination among water authorities, and a stronger push toward sustainability.
The new model is built on five central pillars:
- Affirming water as a public good, in line with the Constitution.
- Ensuring financially viable water, irrigation, and sewage services with fair pricing
- Centralized planning and management of large- and small-scale projects.
- Immediate short-term actions over the next six months, supported by a public awareness campaign.
- Adoption of new technologies, including recycling, reuse, and desalination.
These pillars will guide the government’s actions in the months ahead as details are finalized.
