‘Energy transition must respect environment’

Cyprus’ energy transition must be properly planned to respect the environment and follow EU guidelines for the protection of ecosystems, the federation of environmental organisations (Opok) said on Monday.

Opok said renewable energy sources were “undoubtedly a top priority for Cyprus’ energy transition and to meet its climate goals”, however the state could not continue to approve large-scale projects, such as the ones in Lythrodontas-Mathiatis and Alambra-Ayia Varvara, based on a vague...