Nikos Charalambides, studied Physics, Meteorology-Oceanology and General Oceanography in Athens and Paris.
Since 1985 actively, involved in nature conservation. Joined Greenpeace as ocean ecology campaigner. Later, he became coordinator of the campaigns department. Since 2002, he is the Executive Director of Greenpeace in Greece.
Actively following the debate on energy-climate change for more than 20 years, focusing on solutions work and on social justice. Also working in the direction of Green Development/ Green New Deal, focusing on the need to find solutions that will get us out of the multi crisis (climate, financial and social) while showcasing concrete examples. Extra interest on identifying synergies between humanitarian and environmental challenges.
He has been Board Member in various bodies such as the National Organization for Recycling, the Climate Action Network – Europe and member in various Committees such as the National Committee for Energy Planning.
Writer of several books and numerous articles on environmental protection, the role of civil society and NGOs, climate change, corporate responsibility, green development and sustainability.