Month: November 2025

At the Global Forum of Intellectual Capital (GFIC) 2025, Lydia Papadaki, Researcher at AE4RIA, represented the team at ATHENA Research Center, presenting the paper “Cultivating Resilience: Best Practices and Innovation in Agriculture under Climate Stress” (2025), co-authored with Eirini Afentouli and Professor Phoebe Koundouri. The presentation showcased research conducted within the Horizon Europe FoodCoP project, …

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On Monday, 24 November 2025, the ReSEES Laboratory at Athens University of Economics and Business hosted the Final General Assembly of the NAVGREEN project, a flagship initiative funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund under Greece’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0. Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri (Principal Investigator, AUEB) and Professor Dimitrios V. Lyridis …

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Our team participated in the 2nd Annual Plenary Meeting of the CHOICE Project, held in Paris, France, on 6–7 November 2025. CHOICE is a Horizon Europe initiative dedicated to advancing climate-smart transformations across global food systems. The project brings together partners from Europe, Africa, and Latin America to integrate behavioral science, innovative modelling tools, and …

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On 19/11/2025, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri spoke at Drive TLV’s Partners Week in Athens, an event that convened startups, industry executives, and innovation leaders from Europe, Asia, and the United States to examine emerging technologies in mobility, cybersecurity, AI, energy, and related fields. In her presentation, Prof. Koundouri outlined perspectives on the future of sustainable and …

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On 12 November, at the European Parliament in Brussels, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, ERC Grantee and ERC Ambassador, participated in the joint event organised by the European Research Council and the Parliament’s Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA), entitled “From Science to Policy: Shaping a Sustainable and Competitive Europe”. During the panel on …

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As COP30 continues in Belém for its second week, the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) will host another flagship session of the UGIH COP30 Dialogues, focusing on the ways governance, technology, and global justice can shape a sustainable future. Date: Thursday, 20 November 2025Time: 09:00–10:00 (BRT)Location: Special Events Room Tapajós, Blue Zone AreaPanel Title: KE2045: …

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CO-WATERS, the Coalition of Waterfront Cities, Regions, and Islands, is hosting an online Needs Assessment Workshop on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 13:30–15:30 CET. Building on insights from our “Co-Create Your Support” survey, the workshop will gather perspectives from waterfront cities (including ports), regions, and islands to co-create the support and services they need to lead …

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On Sunday, November 2, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri had the honour of serving as the keynote speaker for the 2nd “Prothalamos D’ – Environment” event, held in the Event Hall of the historic Schiller Building at the National Theatre of Greece. In November, the National Theatre of Greece dedicated its artistic program to the theme of …

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri Delivers Keynote at the 2nd “Prothalamos D’ – Environment” Event at the National Theatre of Greece Read More »

As a member of the Scientific and Conservation Council of Tour du Valat, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was pleased to participate in the Council’s Annual Meeting. The gathering offered a valuable opportunity for her to engage with esteemed colleagues and contribute to the scientific and conservation strategy of this leading research institute. Tour du Valat is …

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in a highly insightful panel discussion on “Digital Technology as a Driver of the Climate and Sustainability Transition”, held during COP30 in Brazil within the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub COP30 Dialogues, co-organized by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the SDSN Global Climate Hub. The session was moderated by Prof. …

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On 14 November, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri spoke at a special event hosted by the Hellenic Army Academy, where the discussions centred on the strategic importance of water, the need for resilience planning, and the challenges facing critical infrastructure in the context of a rapidly changing climate. In her intervention, Prof. Koundouri focused on the Economics …

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A Sensemaking Workshop is a space to connect, reflect, and co-create — together. As part of Food Cop, this workshop brings together rural innovators, entrepreneurs, and Startup Villages across Europe to explore how we can build stronger, more collaborative rural ecosystems. What to Expect Hands-on Collaboration BuildingLearn practical frameworks to connect with other Startup Villages …

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As COP30 unfolds in Belém, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri will participate in a high-level session, part of the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) COP30 Dialogues, highlighting how artificial intelligence and digital public goods can accelerate fair, inclusive, and accountable progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals. Supported by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and the SDSN …

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