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Garry Jacobs, President and CEO of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS), visited Athens, on 2 October 2025, for discussions on ongoing collaborations, future initiatives, and the shared vision for addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. A key highlight of the visit was the discussion on the establishment of WAAS-Europe, the European branch […]

On 26 September 2025, the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) hosted, for the twelfth consecutive year, the “Researchers’ Night,” a European initiative aimed at bringing science closer to society. The event featured representation from ReSEES, the Research Laboratory at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB), and the AE4RIA network, both directed by

The 15th Systemic Innovation Workshop focused on how innovative financial instruments — including those emerging from Article 6 of the Paris Agreement — can drive the development and large-scale deployment of transformative climate and sustainability innovations. The workshop emphasized the role of results-based financial frameworks in unlocking public and private capital to accelerate breakthrough solutions

At the Mediterranean Researchers’ Night (MEDNIGHT) in Xanthi, held on Friday, 26 September 2025, our researchers proudly represented AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria – and the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) of the Athena Research Center, under the direction of Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri. Dr. Ioannis Arampatzidis and Dr. Anni

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri spoke at the exclusive Climate Week NYC dialogue, “Water Security Now: Partnerships, Innovation, and Global Resilience,” held at Civic Hall, New York. In her remarks, Prof. Koundouri emphasized that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires systemic transformations that interconnect nature, economy, and society. Through AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research

On 22 September 2025, the AE4RIA team participated in the high-level side event Education for Peace & Planet: From Histories to Futures, held during the 80th United Nations General Assembly and NYC Climate Week. Organized by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, Mission 4.7, SDGs Today,

Professor Phoebe Koundouri spoke at the International Event “Food for Peace”, a side event to the United Nations General Assembly and Climate Week NYC, co-hosted by Isabel Arens (Germany) and Abdul Khurram (Pakistan). In her address, Professor Koundouri emphasized the critical role of systemic modeling in policy design and the urgent need to transform global

PVBLIC Foundation’s Partnerships Day, held on 22 September at the United Nations Headquarters SDG Media Zone during the 80th UN General Assembly and Climate Week, featured a session titled “Rewiring Education: Building a New Operating System for Global Learning.” The discussion was moderated by Amanda Slavin and included distinguished contributions from Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Dr.

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in the 25th Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Leadership Council Meeting in New York, where leaders from academia, business, civil society, and government convened to discuss key priorities, including financing sustainable development, the evolving trade regime, mobilizing climate finance ahead of COP30, and advancing inclusive education across Africa. During the meeting,

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri visited the United Nations Foundation alongside fellow SDSN Chairs, engaging in a dynamic exchange with the Partnerships & Special Initiatives team. Together, they explored concrete ways to accelerate progress on the SDGs through stronger partnerships and collective action.

On 18 September, at the SDSN Chairs Meeting in New York—bringing together a global network of more than 2,000 institutions across 59 national and regional nodes, united in advancing the SDGs—Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, in her capacity as Co-Chair of SDSN Europe and Chair of the SDSN Global Climate Hub, presented the collective work of the

Erasmus+ Circular Economy Specialisation ProgrammeFriday, 19 September 2025 The opening session commenced with a warm welcome and introductory remarks by Angelina Taneva-Veshoska from IECE, setting the tone for an inspiring exchange on the development of future competences. Under the leadership of Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, Lydia Papadaki (AUEB) presented the programme structure, providing participants with

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in the High-Level Conference on Reform of the UN Charter, held in New York under the auspices of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and led by Prof. Jeffrey Sachs. The full-day conference fostered dialogue on how to modernize the UN system to address today’s pressing global challenges. With the