November 2024

At COP29 Azerbaijan, called the Climate Finance COP, AE4RIA and SDSN Global Climate Hub, in partnership with the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub, hosted a high-level panel discussion titled “Climate Finance for Sustainable Regions and Cities.” This event addressed urgent challenges and transformative opportunities in mobilizing climate finance to propel urban and regional efforts

Carbon neutrality has become a global priority. Following COP28, awareness of the urgency for stronger climate action has grown. This event brought together senior government representatives, Chinese and international experts to discuss shifts in global climate governance and trends in international cooperation. A roundtable explored key actors and emerging issues. Hosted by the Institute for

During COP29, the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub (UNCC-GIH) launched the City Challenge in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), XPRIZE, the Global Covenant of Mayors, the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), and the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI). Open to both cities and rural areas, the City Challenge will

At the Greek Pavilion, AE4RIA and SDSN Global Climate Hub hosted a high-level panel dialogue titled Systemic Pathways to Resilience, which brought together leading experts and policymakers to explore the interconnected challenges of climate resilience, with a focus on the energy, land-use, and food sectors. The panel highlighted actionable, science-based strategies for a just and

The COP29 side event of the International Youth Sustainable Innovation Summit (YSS) highlighted the unique perspectives and achievements of young leaders in sustainable innovation. As the first global summit integrating innovation, sustainability, and business, YSS focuses annually on youth-driven solutions. It brings together leaders from government, enterprises, top investors, NGOs, innovative businesses, and media to

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri gave a speech at the Pakistan Pavilion, discussing Pakistan’s National Climate Finance Strategy and the pathways to sustainable growth and resilience in the region. In her speech, she highlighted the pivotal role of climate finance in addressing adaptation challenges and emphasized the importance of regional and global collaboration for sustainable development. Insightful

This pivotal panel discussion, hosted by Frontiers and the Frontiers Research Foundation, in collaboration with the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub. The panel, titled “Bridging the Gap: The Role of Science and Policy in Addressing Global Challenges,” covered three key themes: the critical role of science in overcoming climate inaction, the importance of access

Organized by AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria and the SDSN Global Climate Hub, the session explored tools for measuring, monitoring, and assessing SDG performance across sectors and scales. Experts discussed the role of reporting frameworks in guiding decision-makers on SDG implementation at national and international levels. Innovative approaches to

UGIH’s Systemic Innovation Workshops were launched in 2023 as part of a broader Systemic Innovation Framework that aims to accelerate the identification, development, and effective deployment of innovative technologies, policies, financial instruments, and business models, as well as cooperative approaches and products from culture and creative industries. This eleventh Systemic Innovation Workshop included a panel

Sustainability Performance and Metrics Date and Time: Wednesday 13th November 13:30 – 14:15 (Baku time) Venue: Buta (Special Events Room), Blue Zone Organized by: AE4RIA and SDSN Global Climate Hub Context and Background In 2015, the United Nations launched the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, introducing 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with 169 targets. These

Climate Finance for Sustainable Regions and Cities Date and Time: Friday, November 15, from 17:00 to 18:00 local time Venue: Buta (Special Events Room), Blue Zone Organized by: AE4RIA and SDSN Global Climate Hub Context and Background Climate change stands as the defining challenge of the 21st century. According to the IPCC’s 2023 Synthesis Report,

RACC16 Statement: Oceans in Crisis – Impacts and Responses Date and Time: Saturday, 16th November, 16:00 – 17:00(Baku time) Venue: Greek Pavilion, Blue Zone Organized by: AE4RIA and SDSN Global Climate Hub   Session Overview: This session will convene a critical dialogue on the state of global marine ecosystems and the escalating threats they face. Key topics

Systemic Pathways to Resilience Date and Time: Thursday 14th November 18:30 – 19:45 (Baku time) Venue: Greek Pavilion, Blue Zone Organized by: AE4RIA and SDSN Global Climate Hub Session Overview This session will focus on sustainable resilience strategies across the energy, land-use, and food sectors. Through advanced modeling tools and expert insights, participants will explore