Greece

In the Article 24 of the Constitution of Greece, the protection of the environment (natural and cultural) is recognised as a duty of the State and as a right of every person. The State is further obliged to adopt special preventive or repressive measures for the preservation of the environment in the context of the principle of sustainable development.

Cases

 * Marangopoulos Foundation for Human Rights (MFHR) v. Greece


 * European Commission v. Greece (pending): The case concerns poor air quality due to high levels of particulate matter (PM10).

Organizations
WWF Greece

Greenpeace Greece