Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, in ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ newspaper, examines the integration of ESG criteria into European policy and corporate strategies. She discusses the compliance challenges faced by businesses, the positive effects of improved ESG performance on corporate value, and underscores the importance of maintaining the EU’s leadership in sustainable finance.
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri is truly honoured to have been selected as one of the 32 inaugural Ambassadors for the European Research Council (ERC). This new initiative, launched by the ERC and the Association of ERC Grantees (AERG), brings together researchers from 21 EU Member States and 5 Associated Countries to promote frontier research and its …
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The Fifth Seminar was succesfully held on 30/04/2025. 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 …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, a Fellow of Academia Europaea and co-lead of the Academia Europaea Task Force on Environment, Sustainability and Climate (TFESC), was honored to participate in the Academia Europaea – HUN-REN Headquarters Interdisciplinary Workshop on Earth, Environment and Healthy Living, held in Budapest on 24–25 April 2025. This high-level event, jointly organized by HUN-REN …
In an interview on 18 April at Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ | NAFTEMPORIKI TV, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri discussed Trump’s round of tariffs and their implications for the global economy. She explored the ripple effects on international trade, how uncertainty is impacting markets, and what this could mean for Europe moving forward.Watch the full interview here
AE4RIA team at the AMEF 2025 Conference, hosted by the University of Macedonia!The 9th International Conference on Applied Theory, Macro and Empirical Finance, organized by the Department of Economics, brought together leading researchers and professionals to address key economic challenges—this year focusing on climate policy, sustainability, and economic resilience. We were proud to highlight the …
On Thursday, 27th of March 2025, at the European Parliament in Brussels, we gathered policymakers, experts, and stakeholders to showcase the achievements of the H2020 DOORS Project—a pivotal initiative shaping the future of the Black Sea region. Hosted by MEP Victor Negrescu and MEP Ștefan Mușoiu, this high-level event brought together leading voices from research, …
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On April 11, Dr. Konstantinos Dellis, Senior Researcher at AE4RIA (Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB and Sustainable Development Unit – Athena RC), delivered a inspiring keynote speech at the Skillskamp in Communicating Sustainability and Green Transition in Kozani, organized by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH). During his speech, he highlighted the pioneering work of the …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was honored to participate in the EU Ocean Accounts Workshop held in Brussels on 9–10 April 2025, organized under the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). This high-level workshop brought together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from across Europe and beyond to advance ocean accounting as a tool for sustainable marine governance. Discussions …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was honored to present at the 4th International Conference on Transdisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, held from April 7th to 9th, 2025, at the Eugenides Foundation. She participated in the panel discussion titled “Culture-Based Climate Action: 4COP for Conference of Parties of UN Action”, moderated by …
Pontifical Academy of Sciences Vatican: Fraternal Economy Session on the “UN Finance for Development Summit” led by Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, President of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Our April gathering convened global leaders from the UN system and representatives from both developed and developing country governments to explore the ethical imperatives of the upcoming Fourth …
31 April 2025 – Launch of the FoodCoP Platform: A New Era for Rural Food Systems! We’re excited to announce the launch of the FoodCoP Platform, a digital space to empower those working to make rural food systems across Europe more sustainable, inclusive, and innovative. The platform is a key part of the FoodCoP (Fueling …
Join us for an Exclusive Three-Part Seminar Series by Maritech Talent! We’re bringing together industry stakeholders and solution providers to discuss and address the most pressing challenges professionals face today. In each session, experts will share valuable insights and innovative solutions tailored to real-world challenges across various fields. What to Expect: Expert presentations from industry …
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Fourth Seminar successfully held on 08/04/2025. 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, …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, together with esteemed colleagues Prof. Joyeeta Gupta (University of Amsterdam), Prof. Amber Wutich (Arizona State University), and Prof. Juergen Scheffran (University of Hamburg), participated in an inspiring panel at the Town Hall Meeting: Leading Perspectives on Water Security webinar by Frontiers, held on Monday, March 10th. The panel explored solutions to one …
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