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AE4RIA’s Participation in the 3rd Hellenic Impact Investing Conference

AE4RIA – the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria – participated as a partner and supporter of the 3rd Hellenic Impact Investing Conference (HIIC25), held on 13–14 October 2025 at Zappeion Megaro, Athens. The event serves as a leading platform for advancing sustainability and impact investing in Greece and Southeast Europe. On […]

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Presentation on Emissions Reduction through the Mediterranean Diet at the 18th Hellenic Association of Agricultural Economists Conference

On 12 October, Dr. Fanis Zacharatos presented the study titled “Transforming agrifood systems in Greece: emissions reduction through the Mediterranean diet” (Koundouri P., Dellis K., Deranian C., Zacharatos T.) at the 18th International Conference of the Hellenic Association of Agricultural Economists, held in Florina, Greece. The presentation examined the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri at the 4th United Nations Open Science and Open Scholarship Conference

On 17/10, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri spoke at the 4th United Nations Open Science and Open Scholarship Conference, hosted by the United Nations University (UNU) in Tokyo, Japan ??. The UN Conference served as an urgent call to accelerate transformations in science and scholarship in alignment with the Pact for the Future, ensuring that no country,

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Full MariTech Talent Training Programme: Strengthening Maritime Skills for a Sustainable and Digital Future

Date: 6–8 October 2025 The final phase of the MariTech Talent Programme took place successfully between 6 and 8 October 2025 in Limassol, marking the culmination of an intensive micro-credential training designed to strengthen the maritime workforce with the skills needed for the green and digital transition. Building on the online self-paced learning and webinar

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AE4RIA Showcases Innovative Agroecological Research at 5th RETASTE International Conference in Athens

AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria participated in the 5th RETASTE International Conference, “Rethink Food Resources, Losses, and Waste,” held at Harokopio University of Athens from 24–27 September 2025. Representing AE4RIA, Ginevra Coletti, researcher and PhD student at the University of Ferrara and visiting PhD student at AE4RIA, presented the

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Advancing Climate Resilience in Cyprus: Financing Adaptation Pathways through the Pathways2Resilience Project

Dr. Konstantinos Dellis, under the leadership of Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, contributed to the TSI–TAIEX Workshop, supporting the implementation of Cyprus’s revised National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan—“Enhancing disaster risk management and climate change adaptation in Cyprus”—with a session titled “Financing Adaptation Pathways: Insights from the Pathways2Resilience (P2R) Project.” His presentation highlighted how the

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European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grant — Water Futures Meeting

Ayia Napa, Cyprus | 8–9 October 2025 Partners from the KIOS Research and Innovation Center of Excellence, KWR Water Research Institute, University of Exeter, Bielefeld University, Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), and DTU – Technical University of Denmark convened to share project updates, demonstrate innovative use cases, and plan next steps toward sustainable,

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Global Climate Policy: Prof. Phoebe Koundouri in To Vima on Climate Week NYC and the Road to COP30

Reflections on Climate Week NYC and the Road to COP30 Prof. Phoebe Koundouri’s article for ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ – To Vima International Edition, in partnership with The Wall Street Journal, discusses the key takeaways from Climate Week NYC and outlines the path forward to COP30 in Brazil. Read the full article here  The piece was written

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Our Team’s Review: Integrating SDGs into ESG for EU Businesses

Our team’s latest Open Access review article has been published in the Annual Review of Resource Economics (Vol. 17, 2025): Integrating Sustainable Development Goals in Environmental, Social, and Governance Criteria and the Sustainability Transformation of the EU Business Sector, co-authored by Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, Conrad Landis, Konstantinos Dellis & Angelos Plataniotis, PhD, FCCA, MSc The

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ERC Starting Grant Mentoring Event – Panel Participation by Prof. Phoebe Koundouri

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated as a panel member at the ERC Starting Grant Mentoring Event, organised by the Young Academy of Europe (YAE) and the Academia Europaea Barcelona Knowledge HUB. As an ERC grantee and Ambassador for the European Research Council (ERC), Prof. Koundouri supports initiatives that foster research excellence, mentorship, and the visibility of

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Milestone Achievement: Frontiers in Environmental Economics Now Indexed in Scopus

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, Field Chief Editor of Frontiers in Environmental Economics, announces that the journal has been accepted for indexation in Scopus, marking a significant milestone that reflects the quality, credibility, and impact of its publications. This achievement is the result of the dedication and hard work of the editors, authors, reviewers, and the Frontiers

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri Highlights Integrated Approaches to Biodiversity at STS Forum 2025

During the Science and Technology in Society Forum 2025 in Kyoto, Japan, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri spoke at the Biodiversity Session, which focused on the urgent need to address the accelerating loss of biodiversity and the challenges of translating scientific evidence into effective policy and action. In her intervention, Prof. Koundouri approached biodiversity from an integrated

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Award of Excellence of the Republic of Cyprus to Professor Phoebe Koundouri

We are delighted to announce that Professor Phoebe Koundouri has been honoured with the Award of Excellence of the Republic of Cyprus, conferred by the Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts of the Republic of Cyprus. The Award of Excellence of the Republic of Cyprus is bestowed upon distinguished and leading personalities in the sciences,

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri on the Global Dialogue for Sustainable Development: Key Insights from UNGA and Climate Week NYC

Check out Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri‘s article on the Global Dialogue for Sustainable Development, published in the context of the 80th UN General Assembly and Climate Week in New York. Explore the pivotal commitments, transformative business implications, and key insights that every organization should monitor closely in this decisive moment for sustainability. Read the article

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Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri Among Europe’s Top ESG & Green Tech Influencers 2025

Using Favikon’s search filters, this selection highlights leading voices across European countries in the ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and Green Tech sectors. More than a showcase, it represents the individuals driving innovation, sustainability, and accountability across policy, technology, and corporate strategy. As climate urgency, social responsibility, and green innovation become essential priorities, these leaders are

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Activity Report: January–August 2025 | AE4RIA

We are pleased to share the AE4RIA Activity Report, covering the period from January to August 2025 — a period defined by academic achievement, international recognition, and strategic growth. The first months of 2025 marked an exceptional phase of academic distinction, institutional expansion, and global engagement for our team. Key milestones during this period include

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Professor Phoebe Koundouri at the 22nd Annual Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS Forum 2025), Kyoto, Japan

At the 22nd Annual Science and Technology in Society Forum (STS Forum 2025), held from October 5–7, 2025, in Kyoto, Japan, more than 1,500 global leaders from over 80 countries, regions, and international organizations convened to explore how science and technology can provide solutions to today’s most pressing global challenges. Since its establishment in 2004,

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri at the 2025 Science, Technology and Society Forum and Regional Action on Climate Change Symposium in Kyoto

On October 5, in Kyoto, Japan, the 2025 Science, Technology and Society Forum was held together with the Regional Action on Climate Change Symposium, where Prof. Phoebe Koundouri served on the International Advisory Committee. Since 2009, RACC has advanced local climate action through knowledge networks connecting science and policy. Last year’s symposium focused on oceans,

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri at the 2025 Thessaloniki Sustainability Summit

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in the 2025 Thessaloniki Sustainability Summit, on 2 & 3 October, organized under the theme “10 Years of the Paris Agreement” by SDSN Black Sea, with the support of the Department of Civil Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), and the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS). During the WAAS

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Consortium Meeting of the Horizon Europe Project FoodCoP: Advancing Collaboration and Innovation in the Circular Bioeconomy

On September 23–24, 2025, the Horizon Europe project FoodCoP convened its partners from across Europe at the RDI Hub for two highly productive days of exchange. The meeting focused on advancing the project’s mission by sharing progress updates, strengthening collaboration, and exploring innovative pathways for sustainable transformation through the circular bioeconomy. A particular highlight was

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