Environment
For over 35 years, EPSILON has been a pioneering provider of sustainable environmental solutions, offering innovative services across the full spectrum of the environmental sector. Our expertise includes nature-based solutions, ecosystem services, public health risk assessments, greenhouse gas mitigation, and integrated management of air, land, soil, water, groundwater, and ocean pollution. We support environmental policy development, CSR, ESG, and compliance with national and EU regulations. EPSILON also excels in climate change adaptation, carbon markets, LCA, and DSS, delivering advanced modeling tools for wildfires, floods, and nexus challenges. Since 1990, we have actively contributed to Horizon Europe and national RTD projects.
Projects
The main objective of ACHERONTAS project was the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Agricultural Development of the Acherontas Region.
Developed a pan-African toolbox and geoportal for sustainable natural resources management. Delivered integrated datasets, capacity-building workshops, and policy support tools for water, soil, and biodiversity sectors.
EIA and rehabilitation for a small-scale hydropower unit in Prespa. Included environmental design, downstream flow guarantees, and ecosystem conservation in a sensitive riparian zone.
A modular and scalable GIS-based platform designed to support the entire life-cycle of forest and wildland fire management. It delivers situational awareness, early warning, crisis simulation, post-disaster impact assessment, and knowledge dissemination tools for Civil Protection and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) authorities. Brochure
The project creates a fully integrated water system which ties together all parts of the network, including the geographic information system (GIS), water leakage management system, pumping station control systems and the SCADA systems at each service branch. EPSILON is supplying a 5-years training and a 3-year preventative maintenance.
Proposed to develop and demonstrate an autonomous passenger ferry system for coastal commuting, integrating advanced sensors, infrastructure connectivity, cybersecurity, and real-time monitoring. Included feasibility studies, pilot operations in Germany and Greece, and long-term handover to the Hellenic Navy.
The NPS research project establishes a network of Mediterranean & Black Sea scientific organizations on state-of the-art GIS technologies as remote sensing and mathematical modelling integrated in a GIS database for the control and surveillance of Mediterranean & Black sea coastal water resources and the estimation of NPS pollution impacts.
The project is funded by the Hellenic Foreign Office and delivers a sustainability & action plan for the entire river basin and the cataloguing of data and information stored into a publicly available website.
The aim of the project was the environmental authorisation of works of sanitation and wastewater treatment plant of the Municipality of Elafonisos.
Proposed to design modular biosensors for detecting pollutants in water using advanced materials, RNA-based elements, and fiber-optic or microelectronic systems. Targeted TRL5 with in situ validation, LCA analysis, and integration with EU environmental data platforms under Zero Pollution Action Plan goals.
Management technologies and training for the reduction of marine debris from the fisheries and aquaculture value chain in 6 European Mediterranean ecosystems.
It aims at delivering time-aware extension of data models developed in the context of previous/ongoing EU INSPIRE related projects, application based on the integration of existing databases and services and value added services for spatio-temporal data management, processing, analysis and interactive visualization.
Evaluation of the sustainable exploitation of fish waste for the extraction of bioactive molecules (BAMs) and marine collagen for applications in health, cosmetics, nutraceuticals, and agri-food industries. EPSILON led the socio-economic and environmental impact assessments under WP6 of the project.
CITY-WELLNESS proposed the development of a globally scalable, AI-powered Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to support urban decision-makers in implementing zero-pollution strategies. Building upon Horizon 2020 NetZeroCities and EO4EU technologies, the platform integrates environmental monitoring, health risk assessment, and socio-economic indicators into a City Digital Twin (CDT) and a City-Wellness Index (CIWI).
The Project aimed to analysing and comparing national Laws and Directives, European Commission Directives, and USEPA and DoD Regulations.
The purpose of the project was the preparation of an integrated local sustainable development program, implementing NATURA 2000 and the Habitat Agenda for settlements St, Mathiew and Hlomos of Meliteieon Municipality of Corfu Prefecture.
DEN Cities proposed to develop a scalable, people-first model for designing Energy Neutral+ (EN+) districts, aiming to transform urban density into a tool for climate-neutral transitions.
The project aims at the irrigation of Erythropotamos low plain fields and the area western side of Evros, from Didimotiho – Soufli to Erythropotamos river delta.
The object of this contract was the provision of technical services in the field of environment to support the Municipality of Nestoras to provide consultancy services to the project “Sewage and sewage treatment plant of choras, municipality of nestoros messinias prefecture”.
The general aim of the project is the drainage and flood protection in the river basin of Agios Ioannis Theologos located at the Municipality of Papagos.
Feasibility and environmental studies for the Igoumenitsa–Patra–Pyrgos–Kalamata road axis and Antirio–Agrinio segment. Evaluated alternative alignments based on environmental compatibility, cost, and development potential.
Advanced sustainable shipyard operations and circular economy practices. Delivered digital twin shipyard models, lifecycle assessments, and developed the EU Ship Material Passport for tracking resource use and emissions.
The aim of this project is to assist EU member states in the reporting of their industrial emissions. Reporting will be carried out using a flexible and user-friendly Electronic Reporting Tool.
The aim of the study has been the investigation of the environmental impacts of the exploitation of the geothermal reservoir in N. Kessani and introduction of mitigation measures, for a major development plan considering energy production, use of thermal water for greenhouse operations and use of water for thermal surface water enrichments for industrial purposes
The project aims to provide a web-based application, offering the Greek legislation and the European Directives on Water Environment.
The project aimed to develop a theory and a mathematical model platform combined with a tool to assist decision makers to estimate sustainability of regions and generate and cluster environmental sustainability indicators (ESIs) for EU-NUTS-II and NUTS-III regions.
EIA for the conversion of the Athens–Korinthos National Road (Dafni–Elefsina) into a highway. Scope included eco-data acquisition, physical and biological analysis, impact modeling, and legislative compliance for environmental permitting.
The project assessed environmental impacts from an irrigation scheme in Kato Evrotas, Peloponnese, addressing agrochemical use, river water quality, and proposing protection for the Asteriou biotope
Used satellite radar interferometry (MTInSAR) to detect ground deformation in Attica. Produced vulnerability maps, conducted feasibility studies, built stakeholder capacity, and supported EO-based land-use planning and safety management.
Roadmap for energy-efficient waterborne transport aligned with the EU Fit-for-55 strategy. Delivered a decision support system, digital platform, 10 use cases, and business models for new and retrofitted vessels.
The project evaluated and compared both a hydraulic and environmental level constructive solutions, presenting valuable conclusions concerning the integrated management of the region.
An integrated GIS and remote sensing platform for flood risk monitoring across the Mediterranean and Black Sea basins. Provided modeling tools, land use mapping, water quality parameterization, and training workshops in 6 countries.
The overall objective of the contract is the preliminary assessment of the Malta River Basin District for the identification of catchments with a potential significant flood risk, including the development of a national scale predictive model.
The aim of this study was to develop an integrated framework for the protection and management of Myrtos beach on the island of Kefalonia and regions whereby it is connected directly and all the necessary technical assistance and management measures.
Proposed to establish a Europe–Africa green hydrogen corridor, delivering geological storage analysis, infrastructure simulation, and hydrogen ecosystem modeling. Aimed to strengthen EU energy resilience and support African development through sustainable H₂ supply chains.
Multi-Risk platform based on risk models for 9 hazards: earthquake, wildfire, landslide, ground movement, volcano, tsunami, extreme weather, flood, industrial accident.
The project aimed to design a monitoring programme for the water resources of the region, both surface and groundwater, model the groundwater via both, the SESOIL and the MODFLOW model, propose mitigation measures for the protection mainly of the groundwater and secondarily of the surface waters.
Proposed to deliver a modular geo-referenced cloud platform (HPlus) for climate risk analysis, remediation, and lifecycle-based decision-making on cultural heritage sites. Included visualization tools, pilot sites, conservation guidelines, and an EEIG for long-term platform operation.
Proposed to deliver a modular geo-referenced cloud platform (HPlus) for climate risk analysis, remediation, and lifecycle-based decision-making on cultural heritage sites. Included visualization tools, pilot sites, conservation guidelines, and an EEIG for long-term platform operation.
The study involved an analysis of all environmental parameters of the major Aitoliko-Messologhi area, including the physical, biotic, socio and economic environments of the wetland and sea lagoon complex.
The purpose of the project was the preparation of an integrated local sustainable development program, implementing the Habitat Agendafor settlements St, Mathiew and Clomos of Meliteieon Municipality of Corfu Prefecture, whose philosophy, directions, specific actions and measures respond effectively the needs and problems of the local community while prescribing the prospects for sustainable development.
The project involved the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of an interactive web-based educational platform for the Gharb Local Council, Gozo, under the Interreg V-A Italia-Malta AMPPA project. The goal was to enhance public awareness on marine biodiversity, sustainability, and environmental conservation through gamified digital tools.
Creation of the “ECOS” Center at St. Petersburg Technical University under the Tempus-Tacis program. Delivered training on environmental economics and developed curricula in agriculture, energy, and transport.
Developed a management plan for the Bouka wetland near Potamos River in Kerkyra, including artificial wetland design, area rehabilitation, and protection measures for construction near the sewage treatment plant.
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Kyparissia–Romanos road section under the Community Framework Programme II. Focus on minimizing impacts such as soil erosion, noise, and water pollution during road alignment and bypass works.
Proposed to establish a large-scale biodiversity observation and simulation framework across EU sea basins. Included sensor networks, spatial prioritization for conservation, data integration from EO platforms, and modeling of biodiversity shifts due to human and climate pressures.
Proposed to establish a large-scale biodiversity observation and simulation framework across EU sea basins. Included sensor networks, spatial prioritization for conservation, data integration from EO platforms, and modeling of biodiversity shifts due to human and climate pressures.
GIS database for 71 Dams and 75 Reservoir sites, to accommodate dams/reservoirs technology inspection, water - agricultural usage, rehabilitation regulatory policy
The purpose of the project is to evaluate the risk from known threats and hazards that have the potential to significantly impact Malta’s security.
Proposed to assess sectoral water demand in Malta and Gozo under LIFE-IP using econometric modeling. Delivered 50-year forecasts across domestic, agricultural, industrial, and tourism sectors to support integrated planning and ArcGIS-based scenario tools.
Implemented integrated coastal ecosystem management on Salamina Island through water quality monitoring, pollution modelling, and satellite analysis. Pilots addressed waste management, coastal restoration, and marine habitat protection under MEDSPA funding.
EIA for a hydroelectric scheme at Metsovitikos involving dam construction and flow regulation. Focused on soil stability, biodiversity, flow regime, waste disposal, and income benefits for the local area.
Design and EIA of a 154,000m³ reservoir on Ios Island for water supply and irrigation. Included flood protection, sediment control, and mitigation of ecological and landscape impacts.
The project delivers management plans & legislative frameworks for all 34 terrestrial NATUA 2000 sites for the Maltese Islands.
Mapping and classification of flora habitats in 68 NATURA 2000 sites across Peloponnese and Western Greece. Included GIS-based field data integration, rare species mapping, and land cover digitization with final maps at 1:20,000 and 1:50,000 scales.
NATURE-SDIplus aims, through state-of-the-art methodologies and best practice examples, to improve harmonisation of national datasets and make them more accessible and exploitable.
Developed a neurocomputing-powered framework to enhance climate modelling and adaptation strategies. Delivered co-creation tools, digital dialogues, and AI modules to support the EU Adaptation Strategy and climate literacy.
Environmental Impact Assessment for the Platamon section of the Athens–Thessaloniki High-Speed Railway. Evaluated air quality, noise, landscape aesthetics, and cultural heritage, with mitigation measures including noise barriers and slope planting.
The main objective of the IST/POLOS project is the design and implementation of an integrated Platform for Location-Based services, covering the latest technological achievements in the sector of Geographical Information Systems, positioning techniques and network interfaces, in order to de-sign and implement a platform capable of providing full functionality aimed to design, create and deploy
This project aimed at cataloguing and documenting the basin status of Mikri Prespa (environment, social environment, economic environment, administrative environment. and producing a water and agricultural management plan up to year 2015. The Plan considered two strong components: the environment and the social-economic.
The project examined the application of different hydraulic scenarios for the flood forecasting and water management for the watersheds of the areas Filia, Charadros, Dessylas, Siamos, Xerillas in the Region of Peloponnese.
Delivered Greece’s revised National Waste Management Plan (NWMP) aligned with EU Directive 2008/98/EC. Included 18 sectoral waste plans, geospatial mapping, cost-benefit analysis, financing strategies, and a regulatory framework supporting circular economy goals.
The project delivered applications of hydraulic scenarios for flood forecasting and water management for the watersheds (areas) megalo monastiri, mirko peribolaki, velestino, and skopelos in the Region of Thessalia, Fourka, sikia in the Region of Macedonia, and Thasos.
River Basin Management Rehabilitation Damage Studies of fire-ravaged areas of the Peloponnese Region
The project examines the application of different hydraulic scenarios for the flood forecasting and water management for the watersheds of the areas Filia, Charadros, Dessylas, Siamos, Xerillas in the Region of Peloponnese.
The project creates a fully integrated water system which ties together all parts of the network, including the geographic information system (GIS), water leakage management system, pumping station control systems and the SCADA systems at each service branch.
SCIER is implementing a multi-risk management platform, characterized by an open architecture based on EU standards, which incorporates different models that share common data inputs and deliver standardized outputs that can be visualized and analysed via a GIS user-friendly environment.
Proposed to deliver high-resolution multibeam mapping and bottom characterization in five marine zones around Malta. Included sediment sampling, geophysical interpretation, and digital seafloor maps to support national marine spatial planning and conservation actions.
Implemented Malta’s Shared Environmental Information System aligned with INSPIRE and EEA protocols. Developed SDI infrastructure, Geoportal tools, and interoperable databases for air, water, land, and noise data.
EIA for expanding and modifying Serres landfill operations. Evaluated slope stability, capacity optimization, biogas and leachate management, and flood protection, ensuring regulatory compliance under the Waste Framework Directive.
Proposed to implement a national-level training program in GIS and remote sensing for 140 public servants across Maltese agencies. Included modular certification (MQF 4.1 and 5.1), practical skills, and evidence-based planning support for Malta’s land administration and spatial governance.
Services for tourism, transport, environment, health, civil protection, under a 3D Tablet-PC interface, for 20+ Mediterranean Islands, Greece, Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Malta.
Created a socio-economic toolbox and mathematical model to evaluate forest fire prevention vs. recovery. Developed EU-wide guidelines, risk indicators, and facilitated global knowledge exchange on forest fire resilience.
The project is an integrated study covering an area of 25 square Kilometres (km2) around the town and the villages of Messolonghi, W. Greece. It concerns the rehabilitation and extension of the storm drainage and sewage networks, the waste water treatment plant, the upgrading of the St. Paul canal and other supporting works. Its aim
The project evaluated and compared investment schemes based on their completeness, effectiveness, gap and cost benefit analyses. Within the scope of this contract, EPSILON provided technical, financial, economic, legal, administrative and environmental expertise.
The overall objective of the project was the design and development of a Geographic Information System for the prevention and monitoring of natural disasters that derived from forest fires at the university forest Taxiarchis – Vrastamon as well as a zone of one kilometre around the forest.
Provided technical support for large-scale infrastructure in Western Greece (Patras Port, Rion-Antirion Bridge). EPSILON delivered real-time consulting, ISO-standard reporting, and coordinated with multiple stakeholders for project oversight.
The objective was the preparation of the Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment (SEA) in accordance with the requirements of part b of paragraph 2 of Article 12 Sec. B of Law 3986/2011, to submit the dossier for ESHADA approval, in the preliminary environmental documentation of key development proposals and institutional nature to propose measures that will
Promoting climate adaptation acceleration by testing water-focused innovations in European demonstrators. Delivered socio-economic modelling tools, co-created adaptive pathways, and designed replication-ready solutions with impact evaluation.
Integrated LCA/LCC/LCPA life cycle technology and DSS to optimizing shipping building, ship operations, and ship end of life (scrap), based on operations research modelling
The main objective of these studies was the localization and evaluation of potential environmental impacts incurred from the construction and operation of the Road Viannos – Ierapetra of the south road network of Crete and the proposal of appropriate mitigation measures and monitoring plan.
Proposed to assess long-term sectoral water demand in Malta under the LIFE-IP initiative. Delivered econometric modeling forecasts for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and tourism sectors, integrated with ArcGIS for planning and scenario analysis over a 50-year horizon.
Remote sensing (ESA/Copernicus) technology delivering sustainable solutions to overcome broomrape plant parasitism in Mediterranean agricultural systems.