Prof. Phoebe Koundouri’s interview earlier today on OPEN TV Greece, with journalists Nikos Stravelakis and Mina Karamitrou, focused on the major energy developments that are transforming Greece into a key gateway for Europe’s energy supply. Long-term LNG agreements between Greek and US companies, upgraded infrastructure enabling faster regional flows, and new exploration partnerships in the …
As Associate Editor, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri shares the launch of the Journal of Water Economics (JWE) — the new open-access continuation of Water Resources and Economics (WRE). The Journal of Water Economics publishes theoretical and empirical research on the economics of water resources, addressing topics such as allocation, governance, pricing, regulation, policy instruments, valuation, and …
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Athens, 11–12 November 2025 | National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos” The e-CODOMH Conference 2025 represented a landmark event for sustainable construction in Greece. Held on 11–12 November at the National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos,” the conference convened over 300 participants from industry, research, and policy sectors. As the inaugural event of the e-CODOMH …
Course Title:SUS-FUT: Training on Sustainability and Circular Economy Description:The SUS-FUT: Training on Sustainability and Circular Economy program provides essential knowledge and practical tools for integrating sustainability and circular economy principles into everyday practice. The course focuses on developing green skills relevant to key sectors such as tourism, agriculture, and waste management. Participants will gain insights …
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Course Title:Shipping Decarbonization Expert: Module 1 – Climate Change and Sustainability Description:This introductory module provides a foundational understanding of the global sustainability transition, focusing on the science, policy, and economics of climate change. Emphasis is placed on circularity, systems innovation, biodiversity, and marine environmental impacts. The course prepares learners to contextualize the challenge of decarbonization …
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Course Title:Digitalization and Sustainable Development: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Tools for Sustainability Description:The Digitalization and Sustainable Development course examines how digital transformation—particularly through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)—can accelerate progress toward sustainability goals in the built environment. Through real-world case studies and hands-on learning, participants will explore practical AI and …
Course Title:Circular Economy and Waste Management Description:The Circular Economy and Waste Management course provides a comprehensive understanding of the transition from linear economic models to sustainable, circular systems. It explores sustainable development principles, climate change effects, and policy frameworks supporting a circular economy. Participants will learn to analyze waste fluxes and design sustainability strategies using …
Course Title: Socio-Economic Pathways – Benefits and Application Description: This course examines the numerous mechanisms by which socioeconomic systems evolve and influence society, the environment, and global development. Participants will investigate various scenarios, models, and approaches for comprehending and influencing socioeconomic trajectories in the context of global challenges.Completing this course will equip you to: Discuss …
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Course Title: Circular Business Models: Steps from Linear to Circular Description: This course examines the ideas, methods, and practices of circular business models. The course focuses on how firms may migrate from linear, resource-intensive models to circular ones that encourage sustainability, decrease waste, and produce long-term value. Discuss the importance of the circular economy Combine …
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Course Title:Circular Economy KPIs Description: The measurement and assessment of several key performance indicators (KPIs) in the context of circular economy efforts is the primary emphasis of this course. In order to evaluate the efficacy of circular economy ideas and practices, students will learn how to design, execute, and evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs). Discuss …
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Course Title: Sustainable Innovation: How Organisations Can Create Sustainable Innovation Projects Description: This course investigates the principles and practices of sustainable innovation, concentrating on how businesses and organisations can develop and implement innovative solutions that address environmental, social, and economic challenges. Participants will: Analyse case studies, engage in inventive problem-solving, and create a sustainable innovation …
Course Title:Sustainable Finance: Apply Sustainable Investment Strategies and Green Finance in Your Company Description: This course provides participants with the skills and tools to apply sustainable investment strategies and green finance principles in real-world decision-making. Learners will understand how financial institutions support sustainability transitions and how to perform effective sustainability reporting. By the end of …
Course Title:Understanding the Relations Between Climate Change, Sustainable Development, and Biodiversity Description: This course explores key issues related to sustainable development, climate change, and biodiversity conservation. It offers an interdisciplinary perspective on the difficulties and opportunities associated with addressing these crucial global issues. Completing this course will equip you to: Understand the basics of sustainable …
The OMVS Systemic Innovation Workshop was held on October 31, 2025, at the OMVS (Organisation pour la mise en valeur du fleuve Sénégal) Headquarters in Dakar, Senegal. This workshop continued the process initiated in Athens (September 4–5, 2025) by the UN SDSN Global Climate Hub, supported by AE4RIA, in collaboration with the UNFCCC Global Innovation …
From 2–6 November 2025, Dr. Dimitris Raptis, Co-Manager of SDSN Greece and Senior Researcher and Proposal Coordinator at AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria, participated in the 2025 Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Managers Workshop, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The workshop served as a highly productive forum, bringing together …
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As Co-Chair of the United Nations Independent Group of Scientists (IGS) for the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR), Professor Phoebe Koundouri led the recent mission to Incheon, Republic of Korea, for the Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation, held on 5–6 November 2025: https://sdgs.un.org/gsdr2027#regional_consultation. Organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (Division for …
At COP30 in Belém, the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria (AE4RIA) joins the global climate community, co-organizing a series of high-level dialogues within the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub (UGIH) COP30 Dialogues. These dialogues convene leading experts, policymakers, scientists, and innovators to examine how science-based knowledge, innovative governance, and digital transformation can …
From 3–5 November 2025, our team participated in the Kick-Off Meeting of the CO-WATERS Project in Rimini, Italy. The project aims to establish a coalition of waterfront cities, regions, and islands in support of the EU Mission Ocean and Waters. Through this coalition, CO-WATERS seeks to contribute to the restoration of ocean and water ecosystems …
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The CATALYST Project Meeting took place in Athens, Greece, on 22–23 October 2025. The event focused on strengthening excellence in Vocational Education and Training to support Europe’s sustainable transition and was co-organized by the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), Creative Thinking Development (CRETHIDEV), and Sporos Circular Solutions. Over the course of two productive …
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The recordings from the 5th ERC Starting Grant Mentoring Event, co-organised by the Young Academy of Europe (YAE) and the Academia Europaea Budapest Hub, are now available. As an ERC grantee and Ambassador for the ERC, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri contributed to this initiative, which supports early-career researchers in navigating the ERC process and advancing frontier …
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