Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, Chair of the (SDSN) Global Climate Hub and Professor of Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business, will be speaking at the session “Smart Tech, Fair Finance – The Promise and Risks of AI for Sustainable Development”, organized by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The event will take place …
AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria, in collaboration with the SDSN Global Climate Hub and the PVBLIC Foundation, is co-organising a high-level panel at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), taking place in Seville. Panel Title: Evidence-based Financial Pathways for Decarbonisation and Climate NeutralityDate: Tuesday, 1 July …
Dr. Anna Triantafyllidou and Dr. Ioannis Arampatzidis participated in London Climate Action Week 2025, held from 21 to 29 June 2025, as part of the International Climate Councils Network (ICCN) sessions. They represented Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri in her capacity as a member of the Greek Scientific Committee on Climate Change. They engaged in key …
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The latest report from the SDSN Global Climate Hub, titled “Climate Neutrality Pathways for Greece: Integrated Assessment and Decision Support Tool (2025),” presents an integrated modelling approach to assess Greek National Commitments for Climate Neutrality, within a holistic framework that includes food-land, water, and cross-sectoral energy systems. This is achieved by combing different models (FABLE Calculator, BiofuelGCH tool, LEAP, …
On June 24th, 2025, AE4RIA participated in the 13th Systemic Innovation Workshop (SIW), organized by the United Nations Climate Change Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) during the Bonn Climate Change Conference. This high-level event convened global experts, policymakers, city and county leaders, researchers, financial institutions, and solution providers to co-design transformative, climate-resilient futures for both urban …
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Progress toward the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set in 2015, is faltering—only 17% of targets are on track, with many stalled or regressing. A key barrier is systemic fragmentation, where siloed policies, competing priorities, and uncoordinated efforts hinder effective progress. This disjointed approach leads to inefficiencies, conflicting outcomes, and missed opportunities for synergy. …
On June 23rd, the AE4RIA team participated in the Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB) Networking Session – Energy Cluster, held as part of the Bonn Climate Change Conference. Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, Dr. Ebun Akinsete, and Dr. Dimitris Raptis took part in a high-level roundtable focused on scalable solutions for climate resilience and a just …
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri discusses the economic and environmental impact of the Middle East conflict on Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ | NAFTEMPORIKI TV — and explains why the transition to sustainable energy is more urgent than ever. Watch the full discussion here
The FoodCoP project invites you to join Startup Villages Connect – Strategies for Impact & Growth, a two-part online workshop series designed to support rural innovators in communicating effectively and accessing European funding. These interactive sessions offer essential tools for Startup Villages looking to scale their initiatives and engage with the broader ecosystem of rural …
AE4RIA at the 2nd International Conference: LEADING AND MANAGING IN THE DIGITAL ERA – Shaping the Future with AI and Data Analytics (June 13–17, 2025) AE4RIA proudly participated in the 2nd International Conference Leading and Managing in the Digital Era, contributing to high-level discussions at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and sustainability. June …
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri contributed to a special tribute on Green and Sustainable Development, curated by Ypodomes.com and supported by INTERBETON – TITAN Group. In her article, she emphasizes the urgent need for systemic approaches to climate adaptation, particularly across the interconnected energy–water–food nexus. Read more here
On June 19th, the third participatory workshop was held under the theme: “Vision Validation and Collaborative Development of Pricing Models and Action Plans.” The workshop aimed to assess the effectiveness of the current entrance policy in Zone A of the Marine Park, co-develop fair and sustainable pricing models and co-develop an action plan aiming to …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri had the pleasure of co-chairing, together with Prof. Simone Borghesi (President of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists – EAERE), an important session organized by the World Council of Environmental and Resource Economists Associations (WCEREA) on “Critical Minerals and the Just Clean Energy Transition.” As the clean energy race accelerates, …
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10–12 June 2025 | Ostend, Belgium Last week, our team (Sustainable Development Unit – ATHENA RC – AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria) participated in the kick-off meeting of the SMARTER – Systemic Transformation Towards Local and Regional Climate Resilience project, funded under Horizon Europe – Mission on Adaptation to …
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We are thrilled to announce a major achievement in our Erasmus BuildSkills Academy project — the official launch of the BuildSkills Platform (BSP)! The BSP was fully designed and developed by our team at Athens University of Economics and Business — Eleni Toli, Panagiota Koltsida, Ebun Akinsete (PhD), and Stavroula Samara (BSc, M.A.) — under …
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AE4RIA actively followed the 2 weeks scientific advancement and policy commitments for a healthy ocean in Nice, from networking to promoting the research findings and latest initiatives from the AE4RIA teams ranging from pathways for a sustainable blue economy (BRIDGE-BS project), to DST for zero-net emissions in the shipping sector (GCH shipping maritime tool), maritime …
On 18 June 2025, Professor Phoebe Koundouri had the pleasure of speaking today at the Energy Transition Summit: East Med & Southeast Europe, co-hosted by the Financial Times and Kathimerini at the Four Seasons Astir Palace in Athens. During the panel discussion “Scaling Green Hydrogen Production and Usage,” moderated by Simon Mundy (Financial Times) and …
Just wrapped up the ERC Grants Workshop: Advancing Frontier Research in Environmental Economics at EAERE 2025 — a vibrant session dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research funded by the European Research Council (ERC). In her capacity as Ambassador for the ERC and ERC Synergy Grantee for the Water Futures project, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri is proud to …
Greece’s Attica region, facing severe climate risks due to urbanization and economic pressures, is pioneering a model for integrating climate adaptation into regional development through the Partnerships for Regional Innovation (PRI) initiative. This effort connects innovation, sustainable economic growth, and resilience-building, aiming to serve as a blueprint for other climate-vulnerable European regions. Key Elements: Strategic …
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On May 28th, as part of the EPIGIS V initiative, a dynamic workshop was held at the Ilis Congress Center, Aldemar Olympian Village. The event brought together students from the School of Agriculture at the University of Patras, academics, and key stakeholders from the agri-food sector. The workshop focused on key sustainability challenges and solutions …
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