Nikos Chrysogelos

From 1/1/2024, Deputy Mayor of Athens for Climate Governance, civil protection and Social Economy Former MEMBER of the EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 2/2/2012 – 1/7//2014 4th Vice-chairman of Regional Development Committee (REGI) of the European Parliament - Substitute member of Environment, Public Health and Food Security Committee (ENVI) Greens' rapporteur in EP for social cohesion policies, regional development, eco-innnovation, bio-economy, smart specialisation, marine spatial planning, eHealth policies, “blue” economy etc. Member of the delegation of the EP for the west Balkan countries. Organiser of many conferences and events on energy cooperatives, eco-innovation, green economy, social economy, industrial symbiosis,, green ports, green shipping, green jobs in the European Parliament. President of the Board of the social cooperative Anemos Ananeosis / Wind of Renewal www.anemosananeosis.gr and project manager of the innovative and inclusive Welcommon Hostel www.welcommonhostel,gr in Athens Regional Councillor in South Aegean (2010-2014) Active in climate action, green transition, combating energy poverty, social economy, social inclusion, intercultural dialogue, sustainable tourism, marine and environmental protection. Author of articles, books. Member of the official list with certificated trainers on environmental issues created by the Greek Minister of Labour. President of the Board and Project manager of the environmental NGO MEDITERRANEAN SOS Network (1999-2009) Project manager of Ecological Recycling Society Training of trainers, educators, technicians and scientists on environmental and social issues related to sustainability Lectures and teaching about sustainable development, climate change issues, local agenda 21, coastal management, EMAS and Life Cycle Analysis, reduction and recycling issues, programmes and policy for marine protection, energy communities, green transition, green and social economy Manager and Environmental consultant in many european projects Representative of the Greek ecological NGOs in the Legislative Committee for the alternative waste management (package, electric-electronic, used cars and tires, batteries, demolition etc} , established by the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Public Works (1994-1999). Representative of the Greek Environmental NGOs in the Alternative Management Monitoring Committee for the implementation of the Law 2939/6-8-2001 on the “alternative management of package and other products” established by the Ministry of Environment, Planning and Public Works (2001-2002).