The “Greek Living Earth” project officially launched – Kick-off meeting held in Ioannina

Decisions that matter

During the meeting:

• The project logo was selected via vote, symbolizing the connection between technology and the land.
• The domain name greeklivingearth was secured (.gr, .com, and .eu), and the bilingual website will soon be available.
• Partner roles were finalized, and a reallocation of the budget was approved without altering the total amount.

First deliverables underway

The implementation phase is now in motion. Among the first actions:

• The Data Management Plan is being shaped, focusing on metadata and international interoperability standards.
• Work has begun on system architecture design, AI tool development, and the data management platform.
• Preparation of pilot fields and sensor deployment is in progress, enabling real-time data collection.

Transparency, coordination, and collaboration

• Project teams have already been staffed.
• A shared document repository has been created, with clear monitoring and payment procedures in place.
• The communication strategy is taking form, aiming to make the project open, inclusive, and impactful.

A collective challenge ahead

“Greek Living Earth” unites academic institutions, tech companies, and environmental stakeholders around a common goal: transforming data into knowledge and actionable tools for a sustainable future. The kick-off meeting highlighted the team’s energy, readiness, and commitment to the mission.