PROJECT DESCRIPTION
BACKGROUND
The aim of the present project is to advise and support two Greek municipalities (namely the Municipalities of Amaroussion and Halandri of the greater Athens area) in achieving a consensus on a 'Local Agenda 21'.In order to fulfill the above objective, the Central Union of Local Authorities of Greece (KEDKE) and the municipalities of Amaroussion and Halandri will cooperate with the Local Government Management Board (LGMB)-United Kingdom as well as Azienda Servizi Municipalizzati (Brescia)-Italy. The European Sustainable Cities and Towns Campaign-Brussels and the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)-Freiburg also join the project. The anticipated results will be the following: 1) The establishment of 'Local Agenda 21' in the Municipalities of Amaroussion and Halandri; 2) Transfer/exchange of knowledge and experience with other European countries on matters concerning the environment and sustainable development through the joint activities of the project; 3) The strengthening of partnership among all the actors of the community, since the establishment of 'Local Agenda 21' is a process determined by the local authorities working in tandem with local community representatives; 4) The awareness raising of other Greek municipalities through the extensive dissemination of the results (publication of Guides and information-brochures, organization of talks, etc.); 5) The establishment of communication and close cooperation between Greek local authorities and local authorities abroad, since this is a cooperation project among the two Greek participating municipalities, national associations of local authorities and international organizations for local initiatives. The project promotes the dialogue between local authorities and their citizens, local organizations and private enterprises on adopting a 'Local Agenda 21', enhaces cross-border and trans-national cooperations. It also enhances interregional cooperation since it will serve as an example for other municipalities to follow and brings solutions to environmental problems encountered throughout the Community.