Ion Vallianos was member of the research team of the Unesco Chair on Climate Diplomacy in Hydrocarbon Extraction vs Offshore Wind: Can Greece become a green energy hub in the Mediterranean? in cooperation with The Green Tank.

The study aims to understand the challenges arising from the exploration and exploitation of hydrocarbons and explores the potential for the development of offshore wind farms in Greece. Ιt documents their geostrategic advantages and identifies the necessary policies to be implemented.