Mary Psilou

Commencement of the Aristotle–Confucius Symposium on Ethics for the 21st Century

The “Aristotle–Confucius Symposium on Ethics for the 21st Century” commenced yesterday at the prestigious Academy of Athens, sparking profound intellectual conversations and igniting the flame of global change! Professor Christos Zerefos, the General Secretary of the Academy, delivered captivating opening remarks that set the tone for this remarkable event. Professor Phoebe Koundouri warmly welcomed the …

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NAVGREEN project Kick-Off Meeting

NAVGREEN project aims to improve the maritime industry’s environmental impact. The program will focus on several key areas: developing alternatives to traditional fuels, improving energy efficiency in ships and ports, using new digital technologies to better manage operations, and encouraging recycling and the use of biofuels. Through this program, we aim to make shipping more …

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STARTAB 4-day Entrepreneurship Seminar

Following the Memorandum of Understanding with CORALLIA unit, on Monday 26th of June, and Wednesday 19th of July, the STARTAB 4-day Entrepreneurship Seminar took place virtually. Lydia Papadaki (Researcher, ATHENA RC) introduced the participants to climate change, sustainability concepts, including the SDGs, Circular Economy basic concepts, and the role of innovation in this transition and …

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“Green Energy, Energy Savings, Energy Communities” | second seminar of the MENA Maritime Accelerator

On 29th of June 2023, the second seminar of the MENA Maritime Accelerator on “Green Energy, Energy Savings, Energy Communities”, took place virtually and aimed to introduce representatives of Port Organizations and Municipal Port Funds, as well as marina managers in Greece to the basic principles of green energy, energy saving, energy communities, challenges and …

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“Fraternal Economy of Integral and Sustainable Development” workshop on Reform of the Global Financial Architecture | Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences

The “Reform of the Global Financial Architecture” workshop, held on  26-27 June 2023,  was part of the series of workshops on “The Fraternal Economy of Integral and Sustainable Development.” This event was held at the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences, founded by John Paul II in January 1994 through the Motu Proprio “Socialum Scientiarum.” The …

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Kick-off meeting of the project BuildSkills Academy

From the 26th and 28th June, 2023, the kick-off meeting of the project “Academy for Transitional Skills in the Built Environment” (BuildSkills Academy), financed under the Erasmus+ Programme, Centres of Vocational Excellence call, co-financed by the European Union took place in Sofia, Bulgaria. The project officially started on the 1st of June, 2023 with a …

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CEIS “Circular Economy Innovation & Skills” Summer School 2023

The second year of the CEIS “Circular Economy Innovation & Skills” Summer School 2023 started. The course will be comprised of two parts: The first part was held at a distance from the 19th of June until the 9th of July and the second part will be held in presence in Ferrara from the 4th of September …

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Marta Garcia Haro’s Visit to SDSN Greece | June 2023

From June 15th to 16th, we had the pleasure of hosting Marta Garcia Haro, Senior Manager of the Networks Program at SDSN and Focal Point of SDSN Greece. Marta’s visit was filled with productive meetings, insightful discussions, and fruitful collaborations. During her visit, Marta visited the three hosting institutions of SDSN Greece: the Athens University …

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56th International Conference: Futura Colloquia | Piancogno, Italy

During the 56th International Conference: Futura Colloquia held in Piancogno, Italy, on Friday, June 9th, Professor Phoebe Koundouri gave a speech titled “Escaping the Multi-crisis: Paving the way for the Implementation of Sustainability.” This event was part of the I.S.E.O. Summer School, which was organized by the IS.E.O. institute in collaboration with the Camera di …

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Green Fiscal Policy Strategy Workshop, Oxford University | 19-20 June 

On the 19th and 20th of June, Professor Phoebe Koundouri attended the Green Fiscal Policy Strategy Workshop held at Oxford University. The meetings brought together high-level participants, including Deputy Ministers, Heads of Fiscal Policy, and green policy advisors from 12 nations. Moreover, the gatherings featured the participation of 16 researchers from leading academic institutions and …

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WAAS Talk webinar on Implementing Human Security: Measurement and Tools

On 13th June, the webinar titled “Implementing Human Security: Measurement and Tools” was held in support of HS4A, a global campaign initiated by the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security in partnership with the World Academy of Art & Science. The primary objective of this webinar was to foster open discussions, exchange best practices, …

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MENA MARITIME ACCELERATOR’s Matchmaking Event

On June 19 and 20, 2023, the matchmaking event took place between Port Organizations, municipal port funds, marina managers and shipping companies from Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Spain with the start-ups selected from all over Europe and Asia in the framework of the MENA Maritime Accelerator programme. The goal of the MENA Maritime Accelerator is …

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri’s Lecture at I.S.E.O. Summer School in Economics 2023 | Iseo, Italy

On Thursday, June 8th, Professor Phoebe Koundouri was invited to give a lecture in the 19th edition of the I.S.E.O. Summer School in Economics held in Iseo, Italy. The I.S.E.O Summer School is a renowned international summer course that focuses on current economic discussions. The theme of the 19th edition was “The World After: Challenges …

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3rd General Assembly of DOORS Project | Karadeniz Technical University in Trabzon, Turkey

From Tuesday 13th of June until Thursday 15th of June 2023, the 3rd General Assembly of DOORS Project was held at Karadeniz Technical University in Trabzon, Turkey. The goal of this GA was to bring together all partners and country leaders and discuss the progress and development of the project. ATHENA RC team was represented …

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EXCEED Project’s online Kick-Off meeting

We are thrilled to announce that the EXCEED Project’s online Kick-Off meeting, held on the 16th of June, was an inspiring event that marked the beginning of an incredible journey toward achieving excellence in green and digital manufacturing! The primary objectives of the EXCEED project include: Curricula Development: Empowering learners with the relevant skills and …

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“Empowering Sustainability Competences: Utilising the GreenComp Framework for Training Programs” | IECE |

On Thursday 8th of June, a webinar on “Empowering Sustainability Competences: Utilising the GreenComp Framework for Training Programs” was organised by the IECE with the support of the ETF Community of Innovative Educators, in the framework of the European Week of Skills. During the event, the participants discussed how to apply the GreenComp Framework during …

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World Environment Day 2023: Beat Plastic Pollution | The Green Institute

On Monday, June 5th, Professor Phoebe Koundouri was invited as a speaker at the World Environment Day Virtual Symposium, organized by The Green Institute, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day. The symposium aimed to bring together experts, policymakers, and the public to discuss and address the pressing issue of plastic …

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Webinar “Empowering Sustainability Competences: Utilising the GreenComp Framework for Training Programs”

On Thursday 8th of June, a webinar on “Empowering Sustainability Competences: Utilising the GreenComp Framework for Training Programs” was organised by the IECE with the support of the ETF Community of Innovative Educators, in the framework of the European Week of Skills. During the event, the participants discussed how to apply the GreenComp Framework during …

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