Archive · 30 Oct 2025
Greece Plans $3 Billion Plan to Combat Drought and Secure Water Supply
Greece is facing a big problem with not having enough water, especially in hot summers.
Scientists say the weather is changing, making summers hotter and winters drier.
This means less rain and more water evaporating.
To fix this, the government is planning to spend almost $3 billion over the next 30 years.
They will build tunnels to move water, use special machines to make saltwater drinkable, and dig new wells.
Big water companies will also take over smaller ones to manage the water better and fix leaky pipes, as currently half of the water is lost.
This plan aims to make sure people in cities like Athens have enough water for many years to come.
Greece is launching a 2.5 billion euro ($2.92 billion) plan to secure water supplies for the next 30 years.
The country is experiencing drought conditions, with rainfall decreasing by 25% and evaporation rising by 15% since 2022.
Annual water reserves have fallen by approximately 250 million cubic meters, while consumption has increased by 6%.
The plan includes diverting water via tunnels, utilizing desalination plants, boring wells, and modernizing water management systems.
Greece aims to reduce its current 50% water loss rate, significantly higher than countries like Singapore and Israel.
- Who
- Greek government and environment minister Stavros Papastravrou
- What
- Announced a 2.5 billion euro ($2.92 billion) plan to secure water supplies over the next 30 years to combat drought and increased demand.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Athens, Greece
- Why
- Greece faces severe water stress due to drought, reduced rainfall, increased evaporation, and rising consumption, exacerbated by climate change.
- Investment
- 2.5 billion euros ($2.92 billion)
- Timeframe
- Next 30 years
- Water Reserves Fall (since 2022)
- Approx. 250 million cubic metres annually
- Rainfall Decrease
- Approx. 25%
- Evaporation Increase
- Approx. 15%
- Water Consumption Increase
- 6%
- Water Losses
- 50%