Existing institutions involved in natural resource management and desertification
The following authorities and institutions are involved on natural resources management and desertification:
The four Prefectures of Chania, Rethymo, Heraklion, and Lasithi: constitute the local authorities that take part in the decision making processes regarding water management.
General Administration of Crete (Periphery): coordinates the activities and decision making processes.
OADYK - Organization for the Development of Western Crete: administers the domestic water supplies in the island. They have an overall responsibility for the type of activities or measures considered and proposed, at least on what concerns domestic water supplies.
OANAK - Water Resources Management of Eastern Crete Plans. Organization of Water Resources Management of Eastern Crete: this organization aims to formulate a methodological framework to confront drought and water shortage based on proactive planning. The action plan includes the following steps: (a) identification of areas under high water scarcity risk, (b) develop of knowledge based system for estimation of anticipated impacts of water shortage, (c) formulation both a strategic water shortage preparedness plan and an emergency plan. Source: www.oanak.org.gr.
Union of Agricultural Associations: represents the traditional agricultural character of the island, it is directly involved in water use through irrigation and it is also directly affected by water allocation.
ISPOT - Institute of Subtropical Plantations and Olive Trees in Chania (NAGREF): a research institute belonging to the Ministry of Rural Development and Foods.
Institute of Vines, Vegetables and Flowers of Heraklion (NAGREF): a research institute belonging to the Ministry of Rural Development and Foods.
Institute of Plant Protection of Heraklion (NAGREF): a research institute belonging to the Ministry of Rural Development and Foods.
