Author name: Mary Psilou

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

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

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

During COP29, the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub (UNCC-GIH) launched the City Challenge in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), XPRIZE, the Global Covenant of Mayors, the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), and the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI). Open to both cities and rural areas, the City Challenge will

At the Greek Pavilion, AE4RIA and SDSN Global Climate Hub hosted a high-level panel dialogue titled Systemic Pathways to Resilience, which brought together leading experts and policymakers to explore the interconnected challenges of climate resilience, with a focus on the energy, land-use, and food sectors. The panel highlighted actionable, science-based strategies for a just and

The COP29 side event of the International Youth Sustainable Innovation Summit (YSS) highlighted the unique perspectives and achievements of young leaders in sustainable innovation. As the first global summit integrating innovation, sustainability, and business, YSS focuses annually on youth-driven solutions. It brings together leaders from government, enterprises, top investors, NGOs, innovative businesses, and media to

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri gave a speech at the Pakistan Pavilion, discussing Pakistan’s National Climate Finance Strategy and the pathways to sustainable growth and resilience in the region. In her speech, she highlighted the pivotal role of climate finance in addressing adaptation challenges and emphasized the importance of regional and global collaboration for sustainable development. Insightful

This pivotal panel discussion, hosted by Frontiers and the Frontiers Research Foundation, in collaboration with the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub. The panel, titled “Bridging the Gap: The Role of Science and Policy in Addressing Global Challenges,” covered three key themes: the critical role of science in overcoming climate inaction, the importance of access

Organized by AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria and the SDSN Global Climate Hub, the session explored tools for measuring, monitoring, and assessing SDG performance across sectors and scales. Experts discussed the role of reporting frameworks in guiding decision-makers on SDG implementation at national and international levels. Innovative approaches to

UGIH’s Systemic Innovation Workshops were launched in 2023 as part of a broader Systemic Innovation Framework that aims to accelerate the identification, development, and effective deployment of innovative technologies, policies, financial instruments, and business models, as well as cooperative approaches and products from culture and creative industries. This eleventh Systemic Innovation Workshop included a panel