Περίληψη

Υπόβαθρο: Η κλιματική αλλαγή αναγνωρίζεται ως μία από τις μεγαλύτερες προκλήσεις του 21ου αιώνα, επηρεάζοντας όλες τις πτυχές της ανθρώπινης ζωής και το περιβάλλον. Οι πόλεις βρίσκονται στο επίκεντρο της κλιματικής αλλαγής λόγω της αστικοποίησης και των προκλήσεων που προκύπτουν από τον σύγχρονο αστικό σχεδιασμό. Πόλεις του εξωτερικού (π.χ. Σιγκαπούρη, Όσλο) έχουν αναμφίβολα πραγματοποιήσει μια σημαντική στροφή στη βιωσιμότητα, ενώ τα αστικά κέντρα της Ελλάδας κινούνται με μια μικρότερη ταχύτητα προόδου.

Στόχος: Η παρούσα εργασία στοχεύει στην αξιολόγηση της προόδου της πόλης της Καβάλας στην επίτευξη του 11ου στόχου του ΟΗΕ για βιώσιμες πόλεις και κοινότητες. Συγκεκριμένα, εξετάζει την αντίληψη των πολιτών της Καβάλας για τη βιωσιμότητα της πόλης, τους παράγοντες που επηρεάζουν αυτή την αντίληψη.

Μεθοδολογία: Η μελέτη βασίστηκε σε εμπειρική έρευνα που πραγματοποιήθηκε σε 257 κατοίκους της Καβάλας. Η μεθοδολογία περιλάμβανε τη συλλογή δεδομένων μέσω ενός ερωτηματολογίου αυτοαναφοράς. Το ερωτηματολόγιο αυτό αποτελούταν από 31 ερωτήσεις που βαθμολογούνταν σε μια κλίμακα Likert με τιμές από 1 (διαφωνώ απόλυτα) έως 5 (συμφωνώ απόλυτα). Η ανάλυση των δεδομένων της έρευνας πραγματοποιήθηκε μέσω του SPSS.

Αποτελέσματα: Η περιγραφική ανάλυση οδήγησε στη διαπίστωση ότι οι πολίτες της Καβάλας είναι συνειδητοποιημένοι σχετικά με τα περιβαλλοντικά προβλήματα της πόλης και την αναγκαιότητα βιώσιμης ανάπτυξης. Εντοπίστηκαν συγκεκριμένα προβλήματα, όπως η ενεργειακή δαπάνη και οι αστικές μεταφορές, που απαιτούν άμεση βελτίωση. Επίσης, διαπιστώθηκε ότι η τοπική αυτοδιοίκηση δεν έχει προχωρήσει σε ουσιαστικές ενέργειες για τη βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη, παρά τη σχετική ευαισθητοποίηση των πολιτών. Τέλος, δεν διαπιστώθηκαν ουσιώδεις διαφοροποιήσεις στην αποτίμηση των απαντήσεων των πολιτών με βάση τα κοινωνικοδημογραφικά τους χαρακτηριστικά.

Συμπεράσματα: Η μελέτη κατέληξε στη διαπίστωση πως η Καβάλα δεν έχει καταφέρει μέχρι στιγμής να συμπορευτεί πλήρως με τον 11^ο στόχο του ΟΗΕ για βιώσιμες πόλεις. Παρά την ευαισθητοποίηση των πολιτών, οι ενέργειες της τοπικής αυτοδιοίκησης είναι περιορισμένες. Συνολικά, η έρευνα αναδεικνύει την ανάγκη για πιο δυναμικές και στοχευμένες δράσεις από πλευράς της τοπικής αυτοδιοίκησης για την επίτευξη της βιωσιμότητας στην Καβάλα.

Λέξεις-κλειδιά

βιώσιμη ανάπτυξη, Ελλάδα, Καβάλα, κλιματική αλλαγή, πόλεις

Abstract

Background: Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, affecting all aspects of human life and the environment. Cities are at the centre of climate change due to urbanisation and the challenges posed by modern urban planning. Cities abroad (e.g. Singapore, Oslo) have undoubtedly made a significant shift towards sustainability, while urban centres in Greece are moving at a slower pace of progress.

Objective: This study aims to assess the progress of the city of Kavala in achieving the UN Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 11. Specifically, it examines the perception of the citizens of Kavala on the sustainability of the city, the factors that influence this perception.

Methodology: The study was based on an empirical research of 257 residents of Kavala. The methodology involved data collection through a self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of 31 questions rated on a Likert scale with values ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The analysis of the research data was performed using SPSS.

Results: The descriptive analysis led to the conclusion that the citizens of Kavala are aware of the environmental problems of the city and the necessity of sustainable development. Specific problems were identified, such as energy expenditure and urban transport, which require immediate improvement. It was also found that the local government has not taken substantial action on sustainable development, despite the awareness of citizens. Finally, no significant differences were found in the assessment of citizens’ answers based on their socio-demographic characteristics.

Conclusions: The study concluded that Kavala has so far failed to fully comply with the 11th UN Sustainable Cities Goal. Despite the awareness of the citizens, the actions of the local government are insufficient. Overall, the study highlights the need for more dynamic and targeted actions on the part of local government to achieve sustainability in Kavala.

Key words

cities climate change Greece Kavala sustainable development

Abstract

Background: Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, affecting all aspects of human life and the environment. Cities are at the centre of climate change due to urbanisation and the challenges posed by modern urban planning. Cities abroad (e.g. Singapore, Oslo) have undoubtedly made a significant shift towards sustainability, while urban centres in Greece are moving at a slower pace of progress.

Objective: This study aims to assess the progress of the city of Kavala in achieving the UN Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 11. Specifically, it examines the perception of the citizens of Kavala on the sustainability of the city, the factors that influence this perception.

Methodology: The study was based on an empirical research of 257 residents of Kavala. The methodology involved data collection through a self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of 31 questions rated on a Likert scale with values ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The analysis of the research data was performed using SPSS.

Results: The descriptive analysis led to the conclusion that the citizens of Kavala are aware of the environmental problems of the city and the necessity of sustainable development. Specific problems were identified, such as energy expenditure and urban transport, which require immediate improvement. It was also found that the local government has not taken substantial action on sustainable development, despite the awareness of citizens. Finally, no significant differences were found in the assessment of citizens’ answers based on their socio-demographic characteristics.

Conclusions: The study concluded that Kavala has so far failed to fully comply with the 11th UN Sustainable Cities Goal. Despite the awareness of the citizens, the actions of the local government are insufficient. Overall, the study highlights the need for more dynamic and targeted actions on the part of local government to achieve sustainability in Kavala.

Key words

cities climate change Greece Kavala sustainable development

Abstract

Background: Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, affecting all aspects of human life and the environment. Cities are at the centre of climate change due to urbanisation and the challenges posed by modern urban planning. Cities abroad (e.g. Singapore, Oslo) have undoubtedly made a significant shift towards sustainability, while urban centres in Greece are moving at a slower pace of progress.

Objective: This study aims to assess the progress of the city of Kavala in achieving the UN Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 11. Specifically, it examines the perception of the citizens of Kavala on the sustainability of the city, the factors that influence this perception.

Methodology: The study was based on an empirical research of 257 residents of Kavala. The methodology involved data collection through a self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of 31 questions rated on a Likert scale with values ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The analysis of the research data was performed using SPSS.

Results: The descriptive analysis led to the conclusion that the citizens of Kavala are aware of the environmental problems of the city and the necessity of sustainable development. Specific problems were identified, such as energy expenditure and urban transport, which require immediate improvement. It was also found that the local government has not taken substantial action on sustainable development, despite the awareness of citizens. Finally, no significant differences were found in the assessment of citizens’ answers based on their socio-demographic characteristics.

Conclusions: The study concluded that Kavala has so far failed to fully comply with the 11th UN Sustainable Cities Goal. Despite the awareness of the citizens, the actions of the local government are insufficient. Overall, the study highlights the need for more dynamic and targeted actions on the part of local government to achieve sustainability in Kavala.

Key words

cities climate change Greece Kavala sustainable development

Abstract

Background: Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, affecting all aspects of human life and the environment. Cities are at the centre of climate change due to urbanisation and the challenges posed by modern urban planning. Cities abroad (e.g. Singapore, Oslo) have undoubtedly made a significant shift towards sustainability, while urban centres in Greece are moving at a slower pace of progress.

Objective: This study aims to assess the progress of the city of Kavala in achieving the UN Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 11. Specifically, it examines the perception of the citizens of Kavala on the sustainability of the city, the factors that influence this perception.

Methodology: The study was based on an empirical research of 257 residents of Kavala. The methodology involved data collection through a self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of 31 questions rated on a Likert scale with values ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The analysis of the research data was performed using SPSS.

Results: The descriptive analysis led to the conclusion that the citizens of Kavala are aware of the environmental problems of the city and the necessity of sustainable development. Specific problems were identified, such as energy expenditure and urban transport, which require immediate improvement. It was also found that the local government has not taken substantial action on sustainable development, despite the awareness of citizens. Finally, no significant differences were found in the assessment of citizens’ answers based on their socio-demographic characteristics.

Conclusions: The study concluded that Kavala has so far failed to fully comply with the 11th UN Sustainable Cities Goal. Despite the awareness of the citizens, the actions of the local government are insufficient. Overall, the study highlights the need for more dynamic and targeted actions on the part of local government to achieve sustainability in Kavala.

Key words

cities climate change Greece Kavala sustainable development

Abstract

Background: Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, affecting all aspects of human life and the environment. Cities are at the centre of climate change due to urbanisation and the challenges posed by modern urban planning. Cities abroad (e.g. Singapore, Oslo) have undoubtedly made a significant shift towards sustainability, while urban centres in Greece are moving at a slower pace of progress.

Objective: This study aims to assess the progress of the city of Kavala in achieving the UN Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 11. Specifically, it examines the perception of the citizens of Kavala on the sustainability of the city, the factors that influence this perception.

Methodology: The study was based on an empirical research of 257 residents of Kavala. The methodology involved data collection through a self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of 31 questions rated on a Likert scale with values ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The analysis of the research data was performed using SPSS.

Results: The descriptive analysis led to the conclusion that the citizens of Kavala are aware of the environmental problems of the city and the necessity of sustainable development. Specific problems were identified, such as energy expenditure and urban transport, which require immediate improvement. It was also found that the local government has not taken substantial action on sustainable development, despite the awareness of citizens. Finally, no significant differences were found in the assessment of citizens’ answers based on their socio-demographic characteristics.

Conclusions: The study concluded that Kavala has so far failed to fully comply with the 11th UN Sustainable Cities Goal. Despite the awareness of the citizens, the actions of the local government are insufficient. Overall, the study highlights the need for more dynamic and targeted actions on the part of local government to achieve sustainability in Kavala.

Key words

cities climate change Greece Kavala sustainable development

Abstract

Background: Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, affecting all aspects of human life and the environment. Cities are at the centre of climate change due to urbanisation and the challenges posed by modern urban planning. Cities abroad (e.g. Singapore, Oslo) have undoubtedly made a significant shift towards sustainability, while urban centres in Greece are moving at a slower pace of progress.

Objective: This study aims to assess the progress of the city of Kavala in achieving the UN Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 11. Specifically, it examines the perception of the citizens of Kavala on the sustainability of the city, the factors that influence this perception.

Methodology: The study was based on an empirical research of 257 residents of Kavala. The methodology involved data collection through a self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of 31 questions rated on a Likert scale with values ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The analysis of the research data was performed using SPSS.

Results: The descriptive analysis led to the conclusion that the citizens of Kavala are aware of the environmental problems of the city and the necessity of sustainable development. Specific problems were identified, such as energy expenditure and urban transport, which require immediate improvement. It was also found that the local government has not taken substantial action on sustainable development, despite the awareness of citizens. Finally, no significant differences were found in the assessment of citizens’ answers based on their socio-demographic characteristics.

Conclusions: The study concluded that Kavala has so far failed to fully comply with the 11th UN Sustainable Cities Goal. Despite the awareness of the citizens, the actions of the local government are insufficient. Overall, the study highlights the need for more dynamic and targeted actions on the part of local government to achieve sustainability in Kavala.

Key words

cities climate change Greece Kavala sustainable development

Abstract

Background: Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, affecting all aspects of human life and the environment. Cities are at the centre of climate change due to urbanisation and the challenges posed by modern urban planning. Cities abroad (e.g. Singapore, Oslo) have undoubtedly made a significant shift towards sustainability, while urban centres in Greece are moving at a slower pace of progress.

Objective: This study aims to assess the progress of the city of Kavala in achieving the UN Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 11. Specifically, it examines the perception of the citizens of Kavala on the sustainability of the city, the factors that influence this perception.

Methodology: The study was based on an empirical research of 257 residents of Kavala. The methodology involved data collection through a self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of 31 questions rated on a Likert scale with values ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The analysis of the research data was performed using SPSS.

Results: The descriptive analysis led to the conclusion that the citizens of Kavala are aware of the environmental problems of the city and the necessity of sustainable development. Specific problems were identified, such as energy expenditure and urban transport, which require immediate improvement. It was also found that the local government has not taken substantial action on sustainable development, despite the awareness of citizens. Finally, no significant differences were found in the assessment of citizens’ answers based on their socio-demographic characteristics.

Conclusions: The study concluded that Kavala has so far failed to fully comply with the 11th UN Sustainable Cities Goal. Despite the awareness of the citizens, the actions of the local government are insufficient. Overall, the study highlights the need for more dynamic and targeted actions on the part of local government to achieve sustainability in Kavala.

Key words

cities climate change Greece Kavala sustainable development

Abstract

Background: Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, affecting all aspects of human life and the environment. Cities are at the centre of climate change due to urbanisation and the challenges posed by modern urban planning. Cities abroad (e.g. Singapore, Oslo) have undoubtedly made a significant shift towards sustainability, while urban centres in Greece are moving at a slower pace of progress.

Objective: This study aims to assess the progress of the city of Kavala in achieving the UN Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 11. Specifically, it examines the perception of the citizens of Kavala on the sustainability of the city, the factors that influence this perception.

Methodology: The study was based on an empirical research of 257 residents of Kavala. The methodology involved data collection through a self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of 31 questions rated on a Likert scale with values ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The analysis of the research data was performed using SPSS.

Results: The descriptive analysis led to the conclusion that the citizens of Kavala are aware of the environmental problems of the city and the necessity of sustainable development. Specific problems were identified, such as energy expenditure and urban transport, which require immediate improvement. It was also found that the local government has not taken substantial action on sustainable development, despite the awareness of citizens. Finally, no significant differences were found in the assessment of citizens’ answers based on their socio-demographic characteristics.

Conclusions: The study concluded that Kavala has so far failed to fully comply with the 11th UN Sustainable Cities Goal. Despite the awareness of the citizens, the actions of the local government are insufficient. Overall, the study highlights the need for more dynamic and targeted actions on the part of local government to achieve sustainability in Kavala.

Key words

cities climate change Greece Kavala sustainable development

Abstract

Background: Climate change is recognised as one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, affecting all aspects of human life and the environment. Cities are at the centre of climate change due to urbanisation and the challenges posed by modern urban planning. Cities abroad (e.g. Singapore, Oslo) have undoubtedly made a significant shift towards sustainability, while urban centres in Greece are moving at a slower pace of progress.

Objective: This study aims to assess the progress of the city of Kavala in achieving the UN Sustainable Cities and Communities Goal 11. Specifically, it examines the perception of the citizens of Kavala on the sustainability of the city, the factors that influence this perception.

Methodology: The study was based on an empirical research of 257 residents of Kavala. The methodology involved data collection through a self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of 31 questions rated on a Likert scale with values ranging from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). The analysis of the research data was performed using SPSS.

Results: The descriptive analysis led to the conclusion that the citizens of Kavala are aware of the environmental problems of the city and the necessity of sustainable development. Specific problems were identified, such as energy expenditure and urban transport, which require immediate improvement. It was also found that the local government has not taken substantial action on sustainable development, despite the awareness of citizens. Finally, no significant differences were found in the assessment of citizens’ answers based on their socio-demographic characteristics.

Conclusions: The study concluded that Kavala has so far failed to fully comply with the 11th UN Sustainable Cities Goal. Despite the awareness of the citizens, the actions of the local government are insufficient. Overall, the study highlights the need for more dynamic and targeted actions on the part of local government to achieve sustainability in Kavala.

Key words

cities climate change Greece Kavala sustainable development