Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was honored to participate in the EU Ocean Accounts Workshop held in Brussels on 9–10 April 2025, organized under the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). This high-level workshop brought together policymakers, researchers, and practitioners from across Europe and beyond to advance ocean accounting as a tool for sustainable marine governance. Discussions …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was honored to present at the 4th International Conference on Transdisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage, held from April 7th to 9th, 2025, at the Eugenides Foundation. She participated in the panel discussion titled “Culture-Based Climate Action: 4COP for Conference of Parties of UN Action”, moderated by …
Pontifical Academy of Sciences Vatican: Fraternal Economy Session on the “UN Finance for Development Summit” led by Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, President of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Our April gathering convened global leaders from the UN system and representatives from both developed and developing country governments to explore the ethical imperatives of the upcoming Fourth …
31 April 2025 – Launch of the FoodCoP Platform: A New Era for Rural Food Systems! We’re excited to announce the launch of the FoodCoP Platform, a digital space to empower those working to make rural food systems across Europe more sustainable, inclusive, and innovative. The platform is a key part of the FoodCoP (Fueling …
Join us for an Exclusive Three-Part Seminar Series by Maritech Talent! We’re bringing together industry stakeholders and solution providers to discuss and address the most pressing challenges professionals face today. In each session, experts will share valuable insights and innovative solutions tailored to real-world challenges across various fields. What to Expect: Expert presentations from industry …
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Fourth Seminar successfully held on 08/04/2025. 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, …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, together with esteemed colleagues Prof. Joyeeta Gupta (University of Amsterdam), Prof. Amber Wutich (Arizona State University), and Prof. Juergen Scheffran (University of Hamburg), participated in an inspiring panel at the Town Hall Meeting: Leading Perspectives on Water Security webinar by Frontiers, held on Monday, March 10th. The panel explored solutions to one …
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Check out Prof. Phoebe Koundouri’s interview earlier today on NAFTEMPORIKI , where she discussed the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on tax revenue and the domestic industry, as well as their effect on consumers, particularly lower-income groups. She also analyzed the impact on the global economy, highlighting the risks of economic disruption and countermeasures from countries …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri recognized as one of the Top 20 LinkedIn Influencers in Greece for 2025, as well as one of the Top 5 Female Impact Voices in Greece 🇬🇷, as recognized by Favikon! Learn more here: https://www.favikon.com/blog/top-linkedin-influencers-greece
On March 17th, 2025, the island of Alonissos hosted the First Multi-Stakeholder Forum, as part of the ongoing study on the “Evaluation of Entrance Fee Policy and Socioeconomic Impacts at the Alonissos-Northern Sporades National Marine Park” organized by our team, AE4RIA, led by Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, alongside the researchers Dr. Ebun Akinsete, Dr. Conrad …
On Thursday, March 20th, 2025, Ms. Lydia Papadaki (Researcher, Athens University of Economics and Business, Athena Research Center) delivered an insightful lecture on stakeholder engagement approaches at the BRIDGE-BS Winter School at Titania Hotel in Athens. Her session, focused on the Multi-Actor Forums methodology developed under the DOORS Black Sea project, provided a deep dive …
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SUSTAINET Online Pre Kickoff meeting on Thursday, March 20th kicked off our collaboration toward sustainable economic growth. It was also a chance to revisit the purpose of the project, and define the workpackages. This Erasmus project deems capable of empowering local governance through creation of Green Business Innovation Hubs. Under the project coordination of our team at the …
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From March 18–20, the General Assembly Meeting of our CARMINE Project was hosted at the Academy of Athens, bringing together 32 partners from 11 countries to discuss climate-resilient development pathways in metropolitan regions of Europe. As a key partner in the CARMINE project, our team at the Sustainable Development Unit – ATHENA RC Athena Research …
On March 20th, the Dialogue on Resilience Forum, hosted by the Hellenic Network of Resilient Cities at the Mikis Theodorakis Cultural and Conference Center in Athens, focused on actionable strategies to help Greek cities mitigate and adapt to climate change. The two-day forum aimed to foster meaningful dialogue at the local government level, addressing the …
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri and Dr. Angelos Alamanos co-authored an article in the special edition of Manufacturing Industry for World Water Day (March 22), examining strategies to address the “climate change – droughts – floods” cycle. Read it here
On March 13th, 2025, our MariTech Talent Program hosted a dynamic event at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), uniting maritime professionals, startups, and industry stakeholders to address sector challenges and explore digital and green transformation opportunities. The event featured insightful presentations and a hands-on intrapreneurship workshop, fostering collaboration between maritime experts and …
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On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the European Climate Pact’s annual event took place in Brussels, bringing together climate activists, policymakers, and organizations to exchange ideas, explore innovative approaches, and strengthen societal action. The event provided a platform for collaboration, inspiration, and meaningful discussions to drive the transition toward a climate-neutral and resilient Europe. Our team …
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On 7th March 2025, at the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in Salzburg, during the General Assembly and Election Procedure, congratulations were extended to Prof. Klaus Mainzer, who was re-elected as President. Prof. Kristin De Troyer, Prof. Ioannis Liritzis, and Prof. Verica Trstenjak were elected as Vice Presidents. Prof. Phoebe Koundouri is honored to …
Professor Phoebe Koundouri, one of 48 distinguished women leaders in the Women Climate Leaders Network (WCLN), participated in its annual gathering in Luxembourg from March 5–7, 2025, held alongside the EIB Group Forum 2025. Launched by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the WCLN brings together women leaders from 27 EU countries to shape climate policy, …
SAVE THE DATE: April 29, 2025 – Conference on Shaping Europe’s Sustainable Energy Future with Hydrogen Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Athens University of Economics and Business, Greece | Antoniadou Amphitheater We invite you to join us for our upcoming conference, “Shaping Europe’s Sustainable Energy Future with Hydrogen” where leading experts, policymakers, academics, and industry stakeholders …
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