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Balancing Environmental Protection, Heritage, and Development: Lessons for Cyprus

Balancing environmental protection, cultural heritage and development is no longer a theoretical exercise; it is fast becoming a defining challenge for courts and policymakers alike.

In her latest article, our partner Katia Kakoulli, published in the e-newspaper of the Great Britain-Cyprus Business Association, examines how recent Greek case law offers valuable guidance for Cyprus; articularly in light of the strengthened constitutional framework for environmental protection.

The evolving jurisprudence signals a clear shift toward substantive, evidence-based decision-making, where accessibility, inclusion, and heritage preservation are treated as interconnected, rather than competing, interests. As environmental litigation continues to mature, success will depend less on formalities and more on robust reasoning, proportionality, and scientific grounding.
Read the full analysis here (click here to access the analysis).