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Smart Cities Projects in Kozani, Trikala, Ioannina, Kalamata, Thessaloniki and Athens


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   01 Oct 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

The Smart Cities Projects in Kozani, Trikala, Ioannina, Kalamata, Thessaloniki, and Athens use AI technologies to improve urban planning and reduce emissions. They help cities optimize energy use, manage traffic, and monitor environmental quality. The projects involve collaboration between municipalities, technology providers, and research institutions.

Name in original language

Έργα Έξυπνων Πόλεων σε Κοζάνη, Τρίκαλα, Ιωάννινα, Καλαμάτα, Θεσσαλονίκη και Αθήνα

Initiative overview

The Smart Cities Projects are part of the broader initiative “100 Climate Neutral Cities by 2030”, which aims to make Greek cities more sustainable and resilient. The projects focus on integrating AI-driven solutions into urban management to reduce emissions, improve environmental quality, and enhance overall city livability.

Key objectives include:

  • Optimizing energy use across public buildings and infrastructure
  • Improving waste management and reducing urban heat islands
  • Monitoring air quality and other environmental indicators in real-time
  • Managing traffic flow and public transportation more efficiently

The projects are implemented through collaboration between municipalities, technology providers, and research institutions, ensuring that AI solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned with local needs. By leveraging advanced technologies, these initiatives aim to improve urban sustainability, citizen wellbeing, and climate resilience.

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Ministry of Environment and Energy

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Ministry of Environment and Energy

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • Other AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2022

Binding:

  • Non-binding