Author name: Mary Psilou

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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Synopsis podcast: «Ευρωπαϊκή Πράσινη Συμφωνία: Ευκαιρίες και Προκλήσεις: κ. Φοίβη Κουντούρη 1ο Μέρος»

Synopsis podcast: H καθηγήτρια Φοίβη Κουντούρη μιλά για την Ευρωπαϊκή Πράσινη Συμφωνία: Ευκαιρίες και Προκλήσεις. Ακούστε το πρώτο επεισόδιο και μέρος: Spotify link Apple Podcasts link  Το 2019, Η Ούρσουλα φον Ντερ Λάιεν, πρόεδρος της Ευρωπαϊκής Επιτροπής, ανακοινώνει πως η Ευρωπαϊκή Πράσινη Συμφωνία είναι η νέα στρατηγική για την ανάπτυξη. Τον Απρίλιο του 2016 υπογράφτηκε

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Invited Lecture – Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán UADY in Mexico | Prof. Phoebe Koundouri

Last Friday, June 2nd, Professor Phoebe Koundouri deliver an invited lecture titled: “Strategic and Financial Approaches for the Joint Implementation of the 17 SDGs and the European Green Deal” at the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán UADY in Mexico. Professor Koundouri, shared her invaluable knowledge and expertise on how we can effectively tackle global challenges by

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INTELCOMP Climate Change Living Lab | Topic: “Agri-Food: Indicators, Trends, Publications and Innovation”

This workshop focused on “Agri-food: Indicators, Trends, Publications and Innovation” and took place on Tuesday, 6th of June 2023. The workshop was organized by ATHENA RC and is part of the Adaptation to Climate Change Living Lab. It gave the chance to participants to familiarize with the STI Viewer, an Interactive AI-assisted, data and visualization

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Second project meeting of the ERASMUS+ CATALYST project | ISCTE in Lisbon, Portugal

From the 30th of May until the 1st of June 2023, the second project meeting of the ERASMUS+ CATALYST project took place in the premises of ISCTE in Lisbon, Portugal. AUEB was represented by Ms Lydia Papadaki (Researcher, PhDc at AUEB) and Ms Eleni Toli (Senior researcher). In this meeting, the partners discussed the development

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8th “Blue Growth Piraeus” Innovation Competition for the Blue Economy

On Monday 29th of May, the 8th “Blue Growth Piraeus” Innovation Competition for the Blue Economy was organized by the Municipality of Piraeus, the University of Piraeus, and the Center for the Promotion of Young Enterprises of the Municipality of Piraeus. Ms. Lydia Papadaki (Researcher, Athens University of Economics and Business, ATHENA RC) participated as

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JustReDI: Resilience, inclusiveness and development: Towards a just green and digital transition of Greek regions

In the context of Flagship Actions in interdisciplinary scientific areas with a special interest in the connection with the productive tissue, the scope of the JustReDI project is fourfold and focuses on: the assessment of the current situation regarding the twin transition in Greece the recording of opinions, attitudes, value orientations, and behavioral predispositions of

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SDSN Global Climate Hub | Systemic pathways to Climate Neutrality and Climate Resilience

Launch: The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN) mobilizes global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical solutions for sustainable development, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Paris Climate Agreement. SDSN Global Climate Hub was launched, as an SDSN Thematic Network, on the 6th of July in a pre-COP27

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Human Security for All | UN Trust Fund & World Academy of Art and Science

An initiative of the UN Trust Fund for Human Security and the World Academy of Art and Science in support of the United Nations’ commitment to Human Security Visit the HS4A website What is human security? Human security1 starts with people and what it means for us to be safe and secure. It means security from harmful

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‘Search Matters’ Seminar | Searching for Sustainability

On Tuesday, May 23, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri gave a keynote speech at the “Search Matters” seminar organized by the European Patent Office (EPO). This seminar serves as a platform for lectures and workshops focused on patent application searches. This year’s theme was ‘Searching for Sustainability’. During her speech, entitled “Science-based Solution Pathways for Climate Neutrality”,

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