Month: August 2025

AE4RIA at XVIII EAAE Congress 2025: Advancing Research on Sustainable AgriFood Systems

On August 26–29, 2025, Prof. Ruslana Rachel Palatnik, Senior Researcher at AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria, attended the XVIII EAAE Congress in Bonn, Germany, focused on Food System Transformation in Challenging Times. Prof. Palatnik contributed to the special session on Environmental Challenges in AgriFood Systems, which aimed to strengthen …

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AE4RIA Showcases Research on Green Transition and Smart Specialization at ERSA 2025 in Athens

AE4RIA – the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria – participated in the 64th ERSA Conference, held in Athens from 26–29 August 2025. This year’s congress, themed “Regional Science in Turbulent Times: In Search of a Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Future”, brought together leading researchers and policymakers from across the globe. On …

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AE4RIA at the III Latin American WAAS Meeting

On 11-13 August 2025, Senior Researcher Fivos Papadimitriou of AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria – delivered an online presentation representing Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri. His presentation, titled “AI Regulation, the AGI Challenge and the Road to ASI” at the III Latin American WAAS Meeting “Democracy, Artificial Intelligence and Global …

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The European Conference of the Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA) in Athens, Greece | 27–28 November 2025

The European Conference of the Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA) will take place in Athens, Greece , on 27–28 November 2025. Hosted by the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and its Research Laboratory on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability (ReSEES), under the scientific direction of Professor Phoebe Koundouri, the conference will bring together researchers, …

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Strengthening Global Energy Interconnection: Launch of GEIDCO Greece National Committee

We are pleased to announce the collaboration with the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) and the establishment of the GEIDCO National Committee in Greece. The Committee will be hosted by AE4RIA – the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria – together with RESEES Research Laboratory at AUEB, the Sustainable …

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Professor Phoebe Koundouri Appointed Visiting Professor at the University of Cambridge

Professor Phoebe Koundouri has been appointed Visiting Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, and elected Senior Research Associate at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge. This recognition holds particular significance for Professor Koundouri, as Cambridge is her alma mater, where she pursued her MPhil and PhD in Economics. During her time at Cambridge, …

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Save the Date: 2025 European Conference of the Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA)

Athens, Greece | 27–28 November 2025Conference Website Hosted by Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and its Research Laboratory RESEES, under the scientific direction of Prof. Phoebe Koundouri , the conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore how Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) can drive effective, sustainable, and equitable policies. Call for Abstracts …

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International Conference on Sustainable Cities Panel II: Nature-Based Cities, Green Finance & Skills for a Just Transition

Panel II – Nature-Based Cities, Green Finance & Skills for a Just Transition Moderated by Dr. Ebun Akinsete, Athena Research Center; AE4RIA ; Co-chair SDSN Greece, this panel explored how nature-based solutions, inclusive governance, green finance, and skills development can accelerate climate-resilient urban transformation and ensure a just transition. Keynote: Prof. Aromar Revi, Founding Director, …

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ERT News Interview: From Drought to Flood – Professor Phoebe Koundouri Calls for Proactive Climate Strategies

On 26 July 2025, in an interview with ERT News, Professor Phoebe Koundouri addressed the pressing issue of Greece’s recurring cycle of severe droughts followed by destructive floods. She explained how this pattern is exacerbated by the combined effects of climate change, degraded landscapes, and insufficient infrastructure. Professor Koundouri emphasised that while effective scientific solutions …

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