Author name: Mary Psilou

Limassol ERC Water Futures Living Lab – 1st workshop

The Limassol District Local Government Organization (EOAL) in Cyprus hosted the first workshop as part of the ERC Limassol Water Futures Living Lab on Wednesday, 4th of December 2024. The workshop was organized by the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) team and attended by EOAL representatives. First, Professor Phoebe Koundouri, Principal Investigator of […]

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Smart Attica EDIH – Online training program

As part of the Smart Attica EDIH initiative, Professor Phoebe Koundouri delivered the keynote address for the online training program, “Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Development: Energy and Environment”. The program focused on leveraging advanced #AI and #digitaltechnologies to optimize resource use and reduce environmental impacts, and was hosted by the National Documentation Center (EKT). In

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Sustainable manufacturing conference 2024

In her keynote speech titled “The Road to Brazil: How Much Have We Achieved for the Climate So Far”, Professor Phoebe Koundouri discussed the #COP29 framework and its implications for manufacturing, innovation, and sustainable development, reflecting on the progress made and the challenges faced in addressing #climatechange. The speech was delivered at the Sustainable Manufacturing

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WAAS Talks on Science for Human Security: Measuring Sustainability

? Watch the full webinar video here On 4th December, the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS), in collaboration with AE4RIA, hosted an insightful webinar titled “Measuring Sustainability” as part of the Science for Human Security program. The webinar began with an introduction by Nebojsa Neskovic, Vice President of WAAS, who highlighted the launch

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1st Athens Talks conference “The Human at the Center of the Modern City”

On December 3rd, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri had the honor of speaking at the inaugural AthensTalks conference, titled “The Human at the Center of the Modern City,” organized by the Region of Attica at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. The event brought together experts from politics, science, culture, and business to discuss initiatives aimed at achieving a

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AE4RIA’s Participation at COP29 in Baku: Insights on Key Outcomes

The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC, brought together over 60,000 participants — delegates, negotiators, scientists, activists, and business leaders from around the world — for two weeks of essential negotiations, insightful discussions, and collaborative efforts to address the climate crisis with urgency and ambition. COP29, known as the”Finance COP” marked significant progress in addressing the climate crisis.

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Your CATALYST to Sustainable Transformation

Tο Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB, το Sporos Circular Solutions και τo Creative Thinking Development σας προσκαλούν την ? Τρίτη, 17 Δεκεμβρίου 2024 και ώρα ? 14:00-17:00 στο ? Οικονομικό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών Τροίας 2, 11362, Αθήνα, Αίθουσα: Τ105στην εθνική εκδήλωση του ευρωπαϊκού έργου CATALYST, το οποίο συν-χρηματοδοτείται από το πρόγραμμα Erasmus+. Δείτε το πρόγραμμα και δηλώστε

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COP29 Call to Action on Skilling to Achieve the Tripling Renewables Target

AE4RIA participated in the Skills Pledge for Tripling Renewables, a transformative call to action spearheaded by IRENA and the Global Renewables Alliance. This initiative aims to prioritize skills development as a cornerstone of a successful, renewables-led energy transition, This Call to Action on Skilling to Achieve the Tripling Renewables Target outlines six key priority areas

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COP29 Panel: “Climate Change, World Oceans & Human Impacts: A Need for Proactive Action”

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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COP29 Panel: “Climate Change, World Oceans & Human Impacts: A Need for Proactive Action” – Food & Agriculture Pavilion

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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COP29 Panel: “Oceans in Crisis – Impacts and Responses”

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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COP29 Panel: “Skills for the Transition” – Greek Pavilion, Blue Zone

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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COP29 Panel: “Oceans in Crisis – Impacts and Responses”

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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COP29 Panel: “Leveraging Science, Technology, and Innovation for Climate Solutions: Enhancing International Collaboration for a Sustainable Future” – NGIC/UNDP Pavilion, Blue Zone

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

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