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Month: March 2022

3rd Lesson: Transformations for the joint implementation of EGD and the SDGs | Siena International School on Sustainable Development 2022

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Οn March 30th Professor Phoebe Koundouri, School Co-Chair, Athens University of Economics and Business, Co-Chair SDSN Europe, held the third lesson of the phase 2 of the Siena International School on Sustainable Development  about “Transformations for the joint implementation of EGD and the SDGs”. This lecture presented the results of the last two reports of the …

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COASTAL MAL2 – Final stakeholders workshop – Messinia

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COASTAL MAL2 – Final stakeholders workshop – Messinia  17/03/2022 To close the loop of the COASTAL stakeholder engagement cycle, the Greek Multi Actor Lab (South West Messinia), organized a final stakeholder workshop in Costa Navarino (Romanos, Messinia). The COASTAL team presented the final version of the local land-sea System Dynamic model, illustrated by different scenarios …

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The first volume of Climate Action Journal is out!

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The first volume of Climate Action Journal is out! Prof. Koundouri’s quote:  “As co-editor of Springer Nature , Climate Action journal I am extremely proud that in around two weeks, our first six published articles, with their exciting and original research, have reached 3000+ accesses”. Climate Action is an open-access journal that publishes high-quality original research, reviews, and essays …

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Entrepreneurship and innovation to tackle water scarcity in Europe | Call for startups

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40 SMEs or startups with innovative solutions to water scarcity are being sought. In a context in which this is one of the major current and future problems in southern Europe, affecting the entire value chain of the agrifood industry, the need to address it is urgent. In order to find concrete solutions, the European Institute …

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Call for external contributors to cope with Water Scarcity in Southern Europe

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EIT Food together with EIT Climate-KIC, EIT Digital and EIT Manufacturing are looking for external contributors in the role of experts and mentors to support them in the implementation of the Cross-KIC initiative “Finding innovative solutions for water scarcity in Southern Europe”. Additional contributions are to be considered. APPLY now to become a water expert/ …

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UN SDSN Sustainable Euro-Asian Seas Initiative

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UN SDSN Sustainable Euro-Asian Seas Initiative   Seas and Oceans are drivers for the European economy and have great potential for innovation and growth. Considering that the IPCC 2018 report warns that exceeding 1.5oC of global warming above preindustrial levels will lead to unprecedented effects in economy, society and the environment, there is an eminent …

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Horizon EU | BIONEXT: The Biodiversity Nexus: Transformative Change For Sustainability

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Project description Achieving sustainable development includes mainstreaming biodiversity, which underpins the provision of food, fibre and water. It also mitigates and provides resilience to climate change. In this context, the EU-funded BIONEXT will develop knowledge, tools and guidance for mainstreaming biodiversity into policymaking. It will analyse the implications of transformative change in the biodiversity nexus …

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Reconnect project | finalist for the Natura 2000 Awards

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We couldn’t be happier! Our RECONNECT (Regional cooperation for the transnational ecosystem sustainable development) research project  is one of the three finalists for the Natura 2000 Awards at the category “Marine Conservation”. You can vote for your favourite projects until April 27 here The project with the highest number of votes will receive the European …

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Horizon EU | ΜΑΙΑ: Maximising impact and accessibility of European climate research

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ΜΑΙΑ: Maximising impact and accessibility of European climate research MAIA will act as an impact multiplier by providing social structures, and technological and outreach activities to accompany, potentiate and help maximize the impact of climate research projects funded under Horizon Europe. MAIA constitutes the response from a group of coordinators and core partners from seven …

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Erasmus + | CATALYST: European VET Excellence Centre for Leading Sustainable Systems and Business Transformation

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CATALYST: European VET Excellence Centre for Leading Sustainable Systems and Business Transformation Vocational Education and Training (VET) is key when it comes to a long-term and systemic shift of European economies toward more sustainability and resilience. New skills are also needed to leverage opportunities stemming from the sustainable-digital transition. The CATALYST project “European VET Excellence …

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Horizon 2020 | ARSINOE: Climate Resilient Regions Through Systemic Solutions and Innovations

Sustainable Pathways Climate Neutrality & Resilience / By

ARSINOE: Climate Resilient Regions Through Systemic Solutions and Innovations ARSINOE is financed by the European Commission with a total budget of 15 million euros and is coordinated by the University of Thessaly. It brings together 41 partners from 15 countries and intends to be a game-changer for shaping pathways to resilience by delivering regional innovation …

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Horizon 2020 | IMPETUS: Dynamic Information Management Approach For The Implementation Of Climate Resilient Adaptation Packages In European Regions

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IMPETUS: Dynamic Information Management Approach For The Implementation Of Climate Resilient Adaptation Packages In European Regions As climate change progresses irrevocably, urgent measures are needed for building resilience and adaptive capacity. In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, effective climate resilient regions cannot be built at expense of productive sectors, or without fair societal consensus. IMPETUS will …

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ERC | Water Futures: Designing the Next Generation of Urban Drinking Water Systems

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“Water-Futures” Smart Water Futures: Designing the Next Generation of Urban Drinking Water Systems World’s cities are expanding. Some 70% of people will live in urban areas by 2050. This growth brings with itself one big challenge: water. New water infrastructures went historically hand in hand with urban development. However, in the past, changes happened often …

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COST ACTION | NEXUSNET: Network On Water-Energy-Food Nexus For A Low-Carbon Economy In Europe And Beyond

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NEXUSNET: Network On Water-Energy-Food Nexus For A Low-Carbon Economy In Europe And Beyond An international network of researchers is working with policymakers and the business sector to better understand how the water-energy-food Nexus fosters policy coherence in the domains of water, energy and food, supporting the transition towards a circular and low-carbon economy in Europe. …

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Water for Tomorrow- Athenian Brewery

Sustainable Pathways Land Use & Water- Food- Energy- Βiodiversity Nexus / By

Supporting our strategy for proper water management, we begin the implementation of the ′′ Water for Tomorrow ′′ Program. In collaboration with the Scientific Team of AUEB Professor Phoebe Koundouri and with active participation of productive and institutional entities we create the conditions for designing and promoting solutions for the sustainable management of this valuable …

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EIT Climate-KIC | Cross-KIC Water Scarcity Activities

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EIT Climate-KIC  Cross-KIC Water Scarcity Activities Good-quality water supply is a prerequisite for economic and social progress, especially in the RIS regions targeted in Southern Europe. In the early stages of the project in 2020, six main challenges to tackle water scarcity were identified: 1- Enabling Agile Water Management, via Digitalization 2- Raising Awareness and …

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Horizon 2020 | DESIRA: Digitisation Economic and Social Impacts in Rural Areas

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DESIRA: Digitisation Economic and Social Impacts in Rural Areas DESIRA (Digitisation: Economic and Social Impacts in Rural Areas) is a Horizon 2020 project (2019-2023) coordinated by the University of Pisa which involves 25 partner organisations (research institutes, NGOs and SMEs) in a multi-actor and inter-disciplinary Consortium. DESIRA will develop the concept of Socio-Cyber-Physical Systems to advance understanding …

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PRIMA | AWESOME: Managing Water, Ecosystems and Food Across Sectors and Scales in the South Mediterranean

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AWESOME: Managing Water, Ecosystems and Food Across Sectors and Scales in the South Mediterranean The project is part of the PRIMA (Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area) Programme supported by the European Union and involves several partners of excellence: Politecnico di Milano, Athens University of Economics and Business, Yezreel Valley College, University …

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Cost Action | SMIRES: Science and Management of Intermittent Rivers and Ephemeral Streams

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SMIRES: Science and Management of Intermittent Rivers and Ephemeral Streams SMIRES is a COST Action addressing the Science and Management of Intermittent Rivers & Ephemeral Streams More than half of the global river network is composed of intermittent rivers and ephemeral streams (IRES), which are expanding in response to climate change and increasing water demands. …

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Horizon 2020 | SIMRA: Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas

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SIMRA: Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas  Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas (SIMRA) is a project funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. SIMRA seeks to advance understanding of social innovation and innovative governance in agriculture, forestry and rural development, and how to boost them, particularly in marginalised rural areas …

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