Prof. Phoebe Koundouri’s latest article in Voice Business & Politics News examines the economic consequences of the Middle East crisis, with particular focus on the Israel–Iran conflict and its global ripple effects. The article highlights the impact on key sectors in Greece, such as shipping and tourism, which are experiencing increased fuel and insurance costs, […]
As Head of the Sustainable Development Unit at the Athena Research Center, Professor Phoebe Koundouri had the honor of participating in the visit of His Excellency Laurence Auer, Ambassador of the French Republic to Greece, at the Athena Research Center. Professor Koundouri presented the work of the Sustainable Development Unit, which undertakes advanced interdisciplinary research
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In a recent interview with Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ | NAFTEMPORIKI TV and journalist Pavlos Pantazopoulos, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri discussed the implications of potential U.S. tariffs on European goods—an aggressive trade policy that poses significant risks to global economic stability. She emphasized that the uncertainty surrounding these measures is already affecting markets, hindering investment, and contributing to
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On 02 July 2025, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was honored to speak at the session “Smart Tech, Fair Finance – The Promise and Risks of AI for Sustainable Development”, organized by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville. The session was moderated by ACM President
Following the United Nations Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Seville, the dialogue on global equity and sustainable development continued at the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences in the Vatican, during the Fraternal Economy Session on Ethical Multilateralism: Views from the World’s Faiths. The session was convened under the leadership of Professor Jeffrey
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On 2 July 2025, Professor Phoebe Koundouri was pleased to contribute to the Breakfast Dialogue titled “Beyond Projects, Towards Prosperity: Financing for a New Era”, held during the fourth Financing for Development Forum and co-hosted by the UN Joint SDG Fund, PVBLIC Foundation, and the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (The Nature Bank). The event
At the FFD4 conference in Seville, held on 1 June 2025, the SDSN Global Climate Hub launched two significant reports presenting science-based, systems-modelled pathways to achieving net-zero emissions across 35 countries in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Balkans. The reports were introduced during the high-level session titled “Evidence-based Financial Pathways for Decarbonisation and Climate
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10th Seminar on 07/07/2025. The AE4RIA Research Seminar Series, a 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, each seminar aims to address pressing global challenges
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.
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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
