Check out Prof. Phoebe Koundouri’s interview earlier today on Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ | NAFTEMPORIKI TV, where she discussed the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on tax revenue and the domestic industry, as well as their effect on consumers, particularly lower-income groups. She also analyzed the impact on the global economy, highlighting the risks of economic disruption …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri recognized as one of the Top 20 LinkedIn Influencers in Greece for 2025, as well as one of the Top 5 Female Impact Voices in Greece 🇬🇷, as recognized by Favikon! Learn more here: https://www.favikon.com/blog/top-linkedin-influencers-greece
On March 17th, 2025, the island of Alonissos hosted the First Multi-Stakeholder Forum, as part of the ongoing study on the “Evaluation of Entrance Fee Policy and Socioeconomic Impacts at the Alonissos-Northern Sporades National Marine Park” organized by our team, AE4RIA, led by Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, alongside the researchers Dr. Ebun Akinsete, Dr. Conrad …
On Thursday, March 20th, 2025, Ms. Lydia Papadaki (Researcher, Athens University of Economics and Business, Athena Research Center) delivered an insightful lecture on stakeholder engagement approaches at the BRIDGE-BS Winter School at Titania Hotel in Athens. Her session, focused on the Multi-Actor Forums methodology developed under the DOORS Black Sea project, provided a deep dive …
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SUSTAINET Online Pre Kickoff meeting on Thursday, March 20th kicked off our collaboration toward sustainable economic growth. It was also a chance to revisit the purpose of the project, and define the workpackages. This Erasmus project deems capable of empowering local governance through creation of Green Business Innovation Hubs. Under the project coordination of our team at the …
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From March 18–20, the General Assembly Meeting of our CARMINE Project was hosted at the Academy of Athens, bringing together 32 partners from 11 countries to discuss climate-resilient development pathways in metropolitan regions of Europe. As a key partner in the CARMINE project, our team at the Sustainable Development Unit – ATHENA RC Athena Research …
On March 20th, the Dialogue on Resilience Forum, hosted by the Hellenic Network of Resilient Cities at the Mikis Theodorakis Cultural and Conference Center in Athens, focused on actionable strategies to help Greek cities mitigate and adapt to climate change. The two-day forum aimed to foster meaningful dialogue at the local government level, addressing the …
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On March 13th, 2025, our MariTech Talent Program hosted a dynamic event at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), uniting maritime professionals, startups, and industry stakeholders to address sector challenges and explore digital and green transformation opportunities. The event featured insightful presentations and a hands-on intrapreneurship workshop, fostering collaboration between maritime experts and …
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On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the European Climate Pact’s annual event took place in Brussels, bringing together climate activists, policymakers, and organizations to exchange ideas, explore innovative approaches, and strengthen societal action. The event provided a platform for collaboration, inspiration, and meaningful discussions to drive the transition toward a climate-neutral and resilient Europe. Our team …
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On 7th March 2025, at the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in Salzburg, during the General Assembly and Election Procedure, congratulations were extended to Prof. Klaus Mainzer, who was re-elected as President. Prof. Kristin De Troyer, Prof. Ioannis Liritzis, and Prof. Verica Trstenjak were elected as Vice Presidents. Prof. Phoebe Koundouri is honored to …
Professor Phoebe Koundouri, one of 48 distinguished women leaders in the Women Climate Leaders Network (WCLN), participated in its annual gathering in Luxembourg from February 5–7, 2025, held alongside the EIB Group Forum 2025. Launched by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the WCLN brings together women leaders from 27 EU countries to shape climate policy, …
SAVE THE DATE: April 29, 2025 – Conference on Shaping Europe’s Sustainable Energy Future with Hydrogen Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece | Antoniadou Amphitheater We invite you to join us for our upcoming conference, “Shaping Europe’s Sustainable Energy Future with Hydrogen” where leading experts, policymakers, academics, and industry stakeholders …
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Third Seminar successfully held on 26/03/2025. The AE4RIA Research Seminar Series, a bi-weekly webinar organised by Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB and Sustainable Development Unit – ATHENA RC, hosted by Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri. This series is dedicated to exploring cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Economic, Social, and Natural Systems. Bringing together leading academics, …
At the XII Baku Global Forum, (held from March 13-15) organized by the Nizami Ganjavi International Center, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri had the honor of joining esteemed colleagues in a panel discussion on COP29: Breakthrough to Belém – Accelerating Transformation. The discussion focused on the key challenges and opportunities in global climate policy, finance, and action …
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As a Fellow and Trustee of the World Academy of Art and Science Art & Science and Member of the Leadership Council of SDSN Black Sea, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in the International Workshop on “The Role of Universities in Promoting Peace and Security in the Extended Black Sea Region – from the Caucasus to …
On Monday, March 11th, our team at AE4RIA – the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria (Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB – Sustainable Development Unit – ATHENA RC) held a productive meeting with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Athens, Greece, Climate-KIC, the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), and the …
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On February 18–19, the AE4RIA team, under the auspices of the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub, partnered with the Global Alliance on Green Economy (GAGE) to deliver a two-day training session on climate finance for GAGE members. GAGE, an initiative led by the UAE Government and the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), aims to …
Check out Prof. Phoebe Koundouri’s recent interview with Filis Kaitatzis in Paraskinio Newspaper on tackling climate change! Among other points, Prof. Koundouri discusses the critical need for a just transition across all sectors of society, ensuring vulnerable groups aren’t left behind, with policies addressing energy poverty and a focus on upskilling and reskilling. A holistic …
At the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group Forum 2025 in Luxembourg, the Women Climate Leaders Network (WCLN) celebrated its first anniversary. Founded in 2024 by the EIB Group, WCLN has made remarkable strides in advancing green innovation and supporting businesses as they transition to more sustainable practices. Prof. Phoebe Koundouri feels truly privileged to collaborate …
Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB is excited to announce that at EuropeanOceanDays, it was recognized for its work on the BRIDGE Black Sea project! As the leader of Work Package 6, which focuses on Socio-Economics and Social Innovations, Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB was honored for its Mission Ocean Charter within the BRIDGE-BS LivingLabs in the BlackSea. …
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