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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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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We are very excited to welcome you to the second issue of the CATALYST Magazine Prospectus! This edition brings you closer to the bigger picture—bold ideas, actionable insights, and inspiring initiatives that will help us tackle the challenges of our time and seize emerging opportunities. We begin with a feature on COP29, where groundbreaking technical
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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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? 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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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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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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For the QS Awards, the CATALYST project made the shortlist. We are eligible to win the “sustainability education: literacy” category or the regional award, and we also have the potential to win the overall award. The results will be announced during the ceremony in London on 10-11 December. The 2024 QS Reimagine Education Awards received
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
