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On Friday, February 5th, the Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) organized and hosted an exclusive seminar focusing on analyzing the outcomes of COP28. During the event, Prof. Koundouri presented and discussed the policy brief titled “The Green Transformation of Europe: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Way Forward,” which she co-authored with Dr. Konstantinos

On Friday, 2 February, the SDSN Global Climate Hub team convened at the Athena Research Center to present our recent achievements and outline upcoming plans. Prof. Phoebe Koundouri and Prof. Jeffrey Sachs kicked off the event, paving the way for discussions led by our team of experts. The agenda covered various topics, including a detailed

The CHOICE consortium met in person during the project’s physical Kickoff meeting in Athens, Greece, on January 29 and 30, 2024. This gathering, successfully organised by the project coordinator, the Institute of Communication and Computer Systems (ICCS), brought together approximately 40 partner representatives from five European Countries, Colombia and South Africa. Learn more Sustainable Development

Hosted by INZEB on January 26, 2024, the EU Climate Pact National Event in Greece convened environmental enthusiasts, policymakers, youth, and educational institutions, featuring the participation of 21 EU Climate Pact Ambassadors. With support from the European Commission in Greece, the event aimed to foster discussions, knowledge exchange, and showcase impactful actions addressing vital climate

On Tuesday, January 16th, Professor Koundouri was invited by the SDSN Ireland Executive Committee to present SDSN Europe and SDSN Global Climate Hub. In her capacity as co-chair of SDSN Europe and chair of SDSN Global Climate Hub, she provided an overview of the various initiatives undertaken by both hubs. These initiatives encompass Policy Advocacy,

At the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub Pavilion, AE4RIA and Huawei launched the white paper titled “Twin Skills for the Twin Transition: Defining Green Digital Skills and Jobs” during a dedicated session on “Accelerating Green Innovation.” Developed in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Unit of ATHENA Research Centre, under AE4RIA, PwC Greece, and with

On Tuesday, December 19th, Professor Phoebe Koundouri participated on the “COP28 Debrief: Insights and Impressions” webinar hosted by the CarboNet IL community Climate Net – Networking to Net Zero . The Climate Net – Networking to Net Zero is an environmental NGO committed to mitigating the climate, pollution, and ecological crises, based on Tel Aviv,

Professor Phoebe Koundouri partcipated the 7th Simulation Conference of the European Central Bank, which focused on the transformative aspects of the financial system and the challenges posed by ESG considerations, held from December 15th to 18th 2023. Prof. Koundouri,  together with Dimitris Kazazoglou-Skouras, Group ESG Coordinator at Alpha Services & Holdings S.A, and Kiara Konti,

From December 12th to 15th 2023, Professor Phoebe Koundouri addressed the 5th Western Balkans+ Regional and Local Economic Development Forum FoRLED 2023. The event organized by the Center for European Policy Evaluation Local Development CRLDS Albania in partnership with the European Academy of the Regions – EAR, the University Ismail Qemali of Vlora and the