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13/10/2005 Mid Sweden Office, Brussels WORKSHOP 13A13 Environmental models, methods and cooperation Organiser: Green Innovation in Action “Comparative investigations on the contamination of soil and water in organic and conventional agriculture and human health risk assessment ” Department of Scientific-Technical Support Programmes’ Implementation Regional Development Fund Western Greece Region Dr. Christos Tzomakas Vice Head of Dept. Presentation structure Short profile of Western Greece Region WGR’ s priorities for the environment (ROP) WGR’ s involvement on environmental projects (INN?ACT, GRDP, INNOREF) Short information about INN?ACT INN?ACT sub-action 4.2: Laboratory of Environmental Studies Motivation of the project Activities of the Laboratory Infrastructure Software Evaluation of the Laboratory Capabilities Next Steps Short profile of Western Greece Region WGR is one of the 13 Regions of Greece 3 administrative districts: Prefectures of Aitoloakarnania, Achaia, Elia Area: 11.350 square kilometres (8,6% of the total area of Greece) Population : 741,282 inhabitants (2001) ? For the most part the terrain is mountainous (45,3%) or hilly (25,6%), while only 29,1% consists of plains Variety of landscapes, from alpine meadows to sandy beaches and a unique network of rivers and wetlands that support a wide range of wildlife (including golden eagles and vultures) ? WGR is a modern communications and transport hub that connects Greece to the rest of Europe (country’s main gateway to Western Europe) WGR’ s priorities for the environment One of the main priorities of WGR’s ROP is the “Enhancement and protection of the environment and development of smooth and renewable energy sources” Sub-priorities ? Encouragement of prevention measures ? Promotion of sustainable development ? Protection of lakes, rivers, lagoons, and seas ? Management of water potential ? Development of waste recycling technologies and energy production from biomass