During COP29, the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub (UNCC-GIH) launched the City Challenge in partnership with SDSN, XPRIZE, the Global Covenant of Mayors, ICLEI, and GeSI. Open to both cities and rural areas, the City Challenge will span a 10-year period, offering a groundbreaking $1 billion USD prize for achieving a reduction of 1 …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri delivered a speech at the Food & Agriculture Pavilion during a session on “Climate Change, World Oceans & Human Impacts: A Need for Proactive Action.” The session, hosted by CGIAR – Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), focused on the urgent need for proactive action …
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri delivered a speech at the Food & Agriculture Pavilion during a session on “Climate Change, World Oceans & Human Impacts: A Need for Proactive Action.” The session, hosted by CGIAR – Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), focused on the urgent need for proactive action …
Professor Phoebe Koundouri spoke on Naftemporiki Environmental News, providing insights on the outcomes of COP29, the ongoing climate crisis, and its economic impacts. Watch it here
Professor Phoebe Koundouri on ERT3 NEWS during COP29 Baku, discussing crucial progress and key takeaways from the first week of the conference. Watch it here
The panel discussion “Oceans in Crisis – Impacts and Responses” was held to address the urgent crisis facing global ocean ecosystems. The session focused on the need for innovative, non-traditional solutions to tackle the escalating challenges confronting the ocean. Panelists examined a variety of approaches, including the Loss and Damage Fund, new technological innovations, social …
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Nigerian Television Authority – NTA covered the UNFCCC side event AE4RIA team participated in as part of their news coverage of highlights from COP29 activities. Watch it here
At the Greek Pavilion, leading experts explored the pivotal role of green and digital skills in advancing the EU’s Twin Transition towards a climate-neutral and digital economy by 2050. Discussions emphasized the importance of developing robust AI- driven digital infrastructures to support model and data integration, as well as data harmonization, management, and visualization. The …
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The panel discussion “Oceans in Crisis – Impacts and Responses” was held to address the urgent crisis facing global ocean ecosystems. The session focused on the need for innovative, non-traditional solutions to tackle the escalating challenges confronting the ocean. Panelists examined a variety of approaches, including the Loss and Damage Fund, new technological innovations, social …
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in the Nizami Ganjavi International Center (NGIC) and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) partner session, which focused on how science, technology, and innovation can be leveraged to address climate challenges, with an emphasis on fostering international collaboration to create a sustainable future. During her remarks, Prof. Koundouri presented how AE4RIA serves …
At COP29, one of our EU Horizon projects, MAIA Resilience EU Project, organized the UNFCCC Side Event titled “Building the Business Case for Climate Finance at the Subnational Level,” which focused on the critical need for increased investment at the subnational level to drive climate mitigation and adaptation. This discussion is particularly important in the …
During the session titled “Towards a Skills Pledge for Tripling Renewables” at the Global Renewables Hub Pavilion, AE4RIA participated in the Skills Pledge for Tripling Renewables, a new call to action led by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Global Renewables Alliance (GRA). This initiative focuses on skills development for a renewables-based energy …
At the Greek Pavilion, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri joined esteemed colleagues for the panel “The Evolution of Climate Change in Greece – The Exceptional Last Decade” to discuss on Greece’s ambitious path to carbon neutrality by 2050, including key milestones such as the lignite coal phase-out by 2028, the expansion of renewable energy, and leadership in …
At the Greek Pavilion, leading experts explored the pivotal role of green and digital skills in advancing the EU’s Twin Transition towards a climate-neutral and digital economy by 2050. Discussions emphasized the importance of developing robust AI- driven digital infrastructures to support model and data integration, as well as data harmonization, management, and visualization. The …
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, a member of the advisory committee for the Regional Action on Climate Change Symposium (RACC), participated in the panel discussion titled Regional Action on Climate Change (RACC): A Report at the Ocean Pavilion. The discussion focused on the intersection of the ocean and climate change. During the session, Prof. Koundouri highlighted AE4RIA’s …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri delivered the keynote speech at the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO) Pavilion, as part of the session “Mobilizing Science and Technological Innovation: Enhancing Climate Resilience,” co-hosted by WGEO and the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub. Drawing from the Europe Sustainable Development Report 2023/24 by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), which …
Our team participated in a significant UNFCCC side event, “Mainstreaming Climate Change Disaster Risk into Healthcare Delivery.” This event was organized by the Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria, and the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) in collaboration with Nurses Across Borders International and the World Health Organization. The session emphasized the urgent need …
Climate Finance for Sustainable Regions and Cities Panelists: a) Phoebe Koundouri, Professor, Athens University of Economics and Business & Technical University of Denmark; President World Council of Environmental and Resource Economists Associations; Chair SDSN Global Climate Hub; AE4RIA b) María Fernanda Espinosa Garcés, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and of Defense of Ecuador; Former President …
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At COP29 Azerbaijan, called the Climate Finance COP, AE4RIA and SDSN Global Climate Hub, in partnership with the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub, hosted a high-level panel discussion titled “Climate Finance for Sustainable Regions and Cities.” This event addressed urgent challenges and transformative opportunities in mobilizing climate finance to propel urban and regional efforts …
Carbon neutrality has become a global priority. Following COP28, awareness of the urgency for stronger climate action has grown. This event brought together senior government representatives, Chinese and international experts to discuss shifts in global climate governance and trends in international cooperation. A roundtable explored key actors and emerging issues. Hosted by the Institute for …
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