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Driving Global Impact: Apply for the Zayed Sustainability Prize

Are you developing a solution that creates meaningful change in Health, Food, Energy, Water, or Education? This is your opportunity to make a global impact. The Zayed Sustainability Prize is one of the world’s leading awards recognizing innovative and transformative initiatives that are improving lives and advancing sustainable development. Winners gain international recognition and receive […]

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Co-Creating the Future of the Alonissos-Northern Sporades Marine Park: Highlights from Our Second Participatory Workshop

On Monday, 19th of May, we organised our second participatory workshop on the future of the Alonissos-Northern Sporades Marine Park, bringing together a dynamic group of stakeholders to co-create a vision and discuss socioeconomic insights. We kicked off with a warm welcome over coffee, followed by insightful presentations from Dr. Conrad Landis and Ms. Lydia

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AE4RIA at the Regional Growth Conference 2025 – Highlights from a Week of Impactful Dialogue!

This week, (12-14 May 2025), AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria researchers from Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB – Athens University of Economics and Business, and the Sustainable Development Unit – ATHENA RC actively participated in the Regional Growth Conference 2025, contributing to vital discussions on sustainable regional development, climate resilience,

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Kick-off Meeting of the SustaiNet Erasmus+ Project | Empowering Local Governance for Sustainable Green Growth

On 20–21 May 2025, the University of Limassol hosted the official kick-off meeting of the SustaiNet Erasmus+ project, a strategic initiative aimed at empowering local governments and SMEs through the creation of a transnational Network of Green Business Innovation Centres (GBICs). Project CoordinationLed by the Athens University of Economics and Business, RESEES Research Laboratory AUEB,

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Why Greece should bank on its diet for a double dividend in climate and health

A return to the traditional Mediterranean diet in Greece offers a powerful opportunity to address both environmental and public health challenges. Research using the FABLE Calculator shows that widespread dietary change could reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by up to 60% by 2050, primarily through lower meat consumption and more efficient land use. Despite the

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri at the SDSN Türkiye Members Conference 2025

On 21 May 2025, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in the SDSN Türkiye Members Conference in Istanbul last week in her capacity as Chair of the SDSN Global Climate Hub and Co-Chair of SDSN Europe. At the conference, Prof. Koundouri delivered a presentation on “Integrated Climate Modelling: Pathways to Climate Neutrality and Resilience,” emphasizing the critical

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Climate cash crisis: Can investment planning fix Europe’s finance adaptation gap?

The Adaptation Investment Cycle (AIC) — a strategic investment planning tool developed through our Horizon Europe Pathways2Resilience project. With €738 billion in climate-related losses since 1980, and adaptation finance making up less than 5% of global climate funding, urgent investment is essential. The AIC enables smarter, faster, and more effective climate action — helping to

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4th MAIA Resilience EU Workshop – Shaping Europe’s Sustainable Energy Future

On April 29, 2025, we were thrilled to host the 4th MAIA Workshop at the Athens University of Economics and Business, as part of the Hydrogen Conference on Shaping Europe’s Sustainable Energy Future. This in-person event brought together over 130 participants — from policymakers and researchers to industry leaders and civil society — for an

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AE4RIA Research Seminar: Evidence from Economic Behavioral Experiments with African Farmers and Consumers: Methods, Insights, and Lessons Learned

7th Seminar on 20/05/2025. 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

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How can Greece become a bridge for green energy in Europe?

At the Hydrogen Conference 2025, experts from Greece and Denmark shared cutting-edge insights on hydrogen production, energy systems, and Power-to-X technologies. The session featured: Dr. Stavros Solomos (Academy of Athens), who presented Greece’s national RES strategy, emphasizing the country’s potential to serve as a “green energy bridge” connecting Southern Europe to Central and Northern markets.

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Spotlight on DOORS Black Sea: Shaping the Future of the Black Sea

We’re proud to showcase the impactful contribution of our Athena Research Center team—led by Principal Investigator Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, with team members Dr. Ebun Akinsete (PhD) and Lydia Papadaki—to the recent events of the Developing Optimal and Open Research Support for the Black Sea (DOORS) project in Bucharest, Romania, this May. On May 6,

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European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant Meeting – waterfutures.eu Project at DTU – Technical University of Denmark

On May 8–9, the ERC Water Futures consortium met at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) to push forward the frontier of smart, equitable, and resilient urban drinking water systems. Led by a multidisciplinary team of experts in AI, water science, economics, behavioral research, and sustainability, the meeting featured sessions on reinforcement learning, urban water

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Hydrogen at the Crossroads: Opening Keynotes Highlight Strategic Vision for a Green Energy Future

The Hydrogen Conference began with a high-level, interdisciplinary dialogue that set the stage for visionary thinking around the role of hydrogen in the global energy transition. Prof. Vassilis Vasdekis, Rector of AUEB, opened the conference by emphasizing the university’s strategic role in advancing research and innovation in green energy. Prof. Ioannis Emiris, President of the

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New model uncovers roadblocks to Greece’s green shipping challenge

The MaritimeGCH model, developed by the UN SDSN Global Climate Hub, is a powerful decision-support tool designed to help shipowners navigate the complex decarbonization landscape shaped by evolving EU and IMO regulations. With Greece operating nearly 18% of the global shipping fleet, the country is uniquely positioned to lead in sustainable maritime transport. However, the

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Press Release: High-Level Conference on Sustainable Energy Future through Hydrogen

On April 29, 2025, a high-level international conference on hydrogen and sustainable energy took place at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), as part of a broader three-day European collaboration. The event, titled “Shaping Europe’s Sustainable Energy Future through Hydrogen”, gathered leading scientists, policymakers, and industry representatives to discuss hydrogen’s pivotal role in

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Greece ought to act holistically against climate challenges, or face failures

Greece’s Climate Targets at Risk Without Cross-Sector Integration Greece’s ambitious goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 is under threat due to fragmented policymaking across the energy, agriculture, and water sectors. While the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) outlines a shift to renewables and decarbonisation, it often overlooks critical cross-sector dependencies—such as how agricultural

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Running dry, then underwater: Greece’s path to building resilience against climate threats

How prolonged droughts are intensifying flood risks—and how political inertia is hindering the adoption of well-known solutions such as nature-based defenses and improved planning. Authors: Prof. Koundouri & Dr. Alamanos Editors: Vicky Markolefas & Samrat Choudhury Published on: May 12, 2025 Read the full article: Click here Published by: 360info   Originally published under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0  by 360info™.

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Prof. Koundouri Speaks at AkademyClub London on Sustainability and Systems Change

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was invited by AkademyClub.com London to deliver a keynote address on 7 May 2025 at the historic Savile Club, as part of Akademy’s distinguished series of high-impact talks that convene leading thinkers from across disciplines. Akademy is a dynamic platform designed to ignite bold, cross-sector conversations at the intersection of science, society,

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AE4RIA Research Seminar: Adaptation Investment Planning for Regional Resilience

Sixth Seminar on 13/05/2025. 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, each seminar

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Beyond the trade deficit: The real risks of Trump’s tariffs

The often underestimated risks associated with tariff implementation, along with the broader economic and political implications, deserve closer scrutiny. Tariffs are frequently used as policy tools, but their real-world effects are often more complex and far-reaching than commonly perceived. In this article, I unpack the hidden costs and unintended consequences that can undermine both economic

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