On Monday, 27th of September 2023, Ms. Lydia Papadaki (Researcher, AUEB) presented virtually the results of the Report “A skills gaps and needs assessment for the sustainability transformation” that was developed under the CATALYST Erasmus+ project at the 3rd World Conference on ENVIRONMENTAL AND EARTH SCIENCES in London, UK, one of the leading conferences in …
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Το Υπουργείο Περιβάλλοντος και Ενέργειας, σε συνεργασία με τη Μονάδα Αειφόρου Ανάπτυξης – ΕΚ ΑΘΗΝΑ και το Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών διοργάνωσε το Climathon Λαύριο, τo οποίo υποστήριξαν ο Δήμος Λαυρεωτικής, ο Οργανισμός Λιμένος Λαυρίου, το ΤΑΙΠΕΔ, το Τεχνολογικό Πολιτιστικό Πάρκο Λαυρίου του ΕΜΠ και του Climate-KIC. Το Climathon Λαύριο πραγματοποιήθηκε το Σάββατο, 23 Σεπτεμβρίου στο …
From September 20th to 22nd, Professor Koundouri participated as an elected member of the Academia Europaea, at the Academia Europaea’s Task Force on Environment, Sustainability and Climate (TFESC) workshop in Cambridge. The primary objective of this gathering was to explore innovative strategies and approaches to advance Healthy Food and Sustainable Agriculture in Europe, while maintaining …
Between 25 and 26 September 2023, the Forum on Vocational Excellence 2023 took place in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Ms Lydia Papadaki (Researcher, Athens University of Economics and Business) participated in representing the Erasmus+ CATALYST project in the Forum. On Monday (25th September), a site visit took place in one of the Dutch public-private partnerships in VET. …
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Our team actively participated in the United Nations General Assembly from September 18 to 22, taking part in several exciting side events: UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub: Professor Koundouri was delighted to participate in the Second Systemic Innovation Workshop on September 18-19. Learn more 11th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD2023), held from …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri shared insights on the environmental footprint of war in the latest episode of KASTalks. Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Greece & Cyprus (KAS) created a series of Web TV broadcasts that examines all the dimensions and consequences of the war, with an emphasis on Europe, Greece, and Cyprus. Watch the discussion here
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri interviewed for the GLOW magazine about the pressing challenges of our times, including the serious impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss, increasing scarcity of natural resources, and growing socioeconomic inequalities that threaten to destabilize social harmony. Stay tuned for the complete interview, soon to be accessible on the GLOW website!
Professor Koundouri’s articles, entitled “The Accomplishments of SDGs at the European and Greek Levels” and “Integrating SDGs and ESG Factors for a Sustainable Corporate World”, were effectively showcased at the United Nations General Assembly’s SDGs Summit 2023 in New York as part of the special edition of “Multistakeholders GLOBAL GOALS Review – Greece 2023.” Access …
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During her recent interview with ERT3, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri discussed pressing issues in Greece, focusing on Climate Change and its impact on extreme weather events. Climate instability translates to a rising occurrence of extreme weather phenomena. These climate change-related challenges encompass more frequent and intense heatwaves, wildfires, flooding, and rising sea levels. “Based on our …
On the 19th of September 2023, Professor Phoebe Koundouri moderated the session titled “Data, knowledge, and Technology to Combat the Climate Crisis” during the 11th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD). This year’s theme was, “The Midpoint of the SDGs: Global and Local Progress & Challenges”. Recognizing the need for leaders worldwide to take …
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On 19th of September 2023, Ms. Lydia Papadaki (Researcher, AUEB; ATHENA RC) presented the results of the Report “A skills gaps and needs assessment for the sustainability transformation” that was developed under the CATALYST Erasmus+ project at the 11th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) at the No. 4 session entitled “Progress Made by …
The Sustainable Development Unit of the “Athena” Research and Innovation Center, had an active presence at the Thessaloniki International Fair from September 9th to September 17th, 2023. During this event, our team showcased a range of innovation and research accelerators, including: BRIGAID Connect: Bridging the gap between innovation and climate change adaptation solutions. SDSN Global …
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On September 12th, Professor Phoebe Koundouri participated in the OECD-IEA Climate Change Expert Group (CCXG) Global Forum on Environment and Climate Change, held at the OECD Headquarters in Paris. This global forum represents a collaborative effort between the OECD and IEA, with a specific focus on engaging climate negotiators and individuals involved in the implementation, …
From the 11th until the 13th of September 2023, a workshop of the ERASMUS+ CATALYST project took place in the premises of BEST in Vienna, Austria. AUEB was represented by Ms Lydia Papadaki (Researcher, PhDc at AUEB) and Ms Eleni Toli (Senior researcher at AUEB). In this workshop, the partners discussed the development and next …
The SDSN Online Workshop on the 2023 Europe Sustainable Development Report was held on Tuesday, September 12th. The primary objective of this workshop was to foster an open and inclusive discussion on strategic and operational priorities aimed at realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the European Union (EU) and advancing SDG progress globally by …
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Watch Prof. Phoebe Koundouri’s ERTNews Update Interview Discussing climate change, its impacts, what needs to be done urgently, and whether relocation is now officially a matter of concern, in the wake of the destruction caused by Storm Daniel in Central Greece.
On the occasion of CoNGO’s 75th anniversary (1948-2023), the co-organizers, the World Academy of Art and Science, and Human Security for All, along with the sponsors of the event, present the “Fourth CoNGO Global Thematic Webinar on Peace, Human Security, and Sustainability for People and the Planet.” This fourth webinar builds upon the themes explored …
On Tuesday, September 5th, the Athena Research Center hosted the LIVINGAGRO – ENI CBC Med Programme Technology Transfer Workshop. The Sustainable Development Unit team engaged in various activities, including conducting a pre-competitive analysis and developing e-learning modules for launching new businesses. Additionally, they delivered in-person educational sessions based on these modules in Lebanon and Jordan. …
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The “Thessaloniki Sustainability Summit 2023” took place on September 5, with the primary objective of bringing together scientists, local authorities, politicians, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders to discuss a topic of global interest, Urban Sustainability. The topic of the summit “Urban Sustainability” aligned with the Agenda-2030 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and …
On Saturday, September 2, 2023, the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) and Global Citizen, in collaboration with a global consortium comprising respected civil society organizations, think tanks, and universities, organized a virtual Global Town Hall under the theme “This is Our World Too: A North-South-East-West Dialogue of Civil Societies.” During the session titled “Geopolitical …
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