Director of AE4RIA, Professor Phoebe Koundouri, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new MOOC titled From Commitments to Action: Transformative Approaches to Climate Adaptation in Europe. Developed by the Climate Impetus project in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the SDG Academy, this course tackles the urgent issue of climate …
Countries such as #Greece are experiencing tropical weather. In the past years, the country had to face numerous wildfires, but also floods, which resulted in huge land loss, economical damage, and lost lives. The Greek government is introducing new climate laws, which aim at mitigation and adaptation, including reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, transitioning to …
The IMPETUS Hotspot Explorer is a mapping tool that allows you to identify the critical issues at each location, matched against the anticipated stresses from climate so that you can prioritise the public discourse and prioritise adaptation policies for these hotspots to be able to have meaningful change on the ground.
Climate change already threatens our way of life, with severe impacts on people’s health and wellbeing as well as on livelihoods and assets. Temperatures have repeatedly broken long-term records recently. The years 2015-2020 were then the hottest on record, with heatwaves, droughts and wildfires across Europe. Recent projections estimate global warming of up to 4°C …
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Lessons learnt on stakeholder engagement with Dr Ebun Akinsete, ATHENA RC
Lessons learnt on financing instruments and business models with Conrad Landis, AUEB
Unlock the latest tools driving sustainabledevelopment. Applications are open for our Professional Program in ESG, SDGs, and Sustainable Finance at the Athens University of Economics and Business – in partnership with PwC Greece, under the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network. The course is directed by Phoebe Koundouri, Professor at the Athens University of Economics and Business, …
Supporting the Open Science Initiative with Panagiota Koltsida, ATHENA RC
The Sustainable Development Solutions Network release of the 2024 Networks in Action (NiA) report — a biennial report published by SDSN’s Networks Program that presents innovative solutions and partnerships led by SDSN’s national and regional networks to accelerate progress on sustainable development. The 2024 edition features 43 national and regional SDSN networks and their impactful initiatives since the …
Professor Phoebe Koundouri will participate in “The Leadership 2050 Summit,” where thought leaders, industry experts, and visionaries from diverse sectors will come together to share insights, innovative ideas, and strategies for navigating the complexities of future leadership across Africa. The event is scheduled for September 11–14, 2024, and will be held online via Zoom, with …
Director of AE4RIA, Professor Phoebe Koundouri, was honored to speak at EuroSun2024 — the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) and the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme’s prestigious International Conference on Sustainable and Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry. The event gathered over 200 participants from more than 40 countries, all dedicated to advancing solar …
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The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) announces Professor Phoebe Koundouri’s upcoming speech titled “Navigating the Artificial Intelligence Landscape: Perspectives from National Academies” on September 4, 2024. Register here for watching Phoebe Koundouri is a world-renowned environmental economics professor and global leader in sustainable development. She is widely recognized as a pioneer in innovative, human-centric, interdisciplinary systems for …
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By 2050, forest fires worldwide are expected to increase by 30%, which will lead to higher CO2 levels in the atmosphere and intensify all related events. Watch a part of Prof. Koundouri’s interview for ITV News HERE .
On Tuesday, August 13th, Professor Phoebe Koundouri gave an interview on ERT News Room, where she discussed the urgent climate crisis and its impact on escalating wildfires, emphasizing the need for global collaboration and a comprehensive approach to address these issues. She added that at the SDSN Global Climate Hub, which she leads, her team …
Professor Phoebe Koundouri, Director of AE4RIA, expressed her honor in representing Academia Europaea as a member of the S20 Task Force 2 on Bioeconomy, the science advisory body for the G20 Heads of State. She shared the recent publication of the G20 Science Network communiqué, which underscores the collaborative efforts between scientific experts and G20 …
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Positions: PhD Postdoctoral & MSc Researchers in Social science, Sustainable Development, Geography, Planning, Climate Change policy and governance, Gender studies, or related fields Affiliation: Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria (AE4RIA): Sustainable Development Unit at Athena Research Center and ReSEES Research Laboratory at the Athens University of Economics and Business Location: Athens, …
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Prof. Koundouri’s interview on Naftemporiki TV’s Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ | NAFTEMPORIKI tv, where she discussed the ongoing geopolitical tensions impacting the economy and how inflationary pressures in Greece are affecting the food and energy sectors, mainly due to geopolitical upheavals and fluctuations in energy prices. Watch it here
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We are excited to announce the release of AE4RIA Highlights May – July 2024! Discover the latest news, events, research projects, and publications from the AE4RIA Network, Europe’s leading research team focusing on producing interdisciplinary science for intra-disciplinary implementation of the sustainability transition. Access the newsletter here We hope you find AE4RIA’s work both impactful …
We are excited to announce multiple research openings at the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria (AE4RIA). We are seeking candidates with a strong background and work experience in Economics, Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematical Modeling, Engineering, or related fields for the following positions: 5 PhD Postdoctoral Researchers 5 MSc Researchers Location: Sustainable Development …
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