Prof. Phoebe Koundouri spoke at the launch of The World Bank’s report, Reboot Development: The Economics of a Livable Planet, hosted by the Oxford Martin School, University of Oxford, on September 2nd. The event was introduced by Professor Sir Charles Godfray, Director of the Oxford Martin School, and moderated by Professor Jim Hall. Prof. Koundouri …
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri has been elected to the Communication, Education and Outreach Committee of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), the global network comprising 153 science academies. This election reflects her longstanding commitment to advancing the interface between science, policy, and society. Prof. Koundouri’s research and professional activities focus on integrating quantitative tools, systems analysis, and policy …
Food systems are central to the climate crisis, accounting for approximately one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions while being highly vulnerable to climate impacts. The latest FABLE Policy Brief (August 2025) introduces a framework to assess equitable contributions to agricultural emissions reductions by 2050, grounded in three principles of fairness: ability to pay, historical responsibility, …
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On August 26–29, 2025, Prof. Ruslana Rachel Palatnik, Senior Researcher at AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria, attended the XVIII EAAE Congress in Bonn, Germany, focused on Food System Transformation in Challenging Times. Prof. Palatnik contributed to the special session on Environmental Challenges in AgriFood Systems, which aimed to strengthen …
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AE4RIA – the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria – participated in the 64th ERSA Conference, held in Athens from 26–29 August 2025. This year’s congress, themed “Regional Science in Turbulent Times: In Search of a Resilient, Sustainable and Inclusive Future”, brought together leading researchers and policymakers from across the globe. On …
On 11-13 August 2025, Senior Researcher Fivos Papadimitriou of AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Αephoria – delivered an online presentation representing Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri. His presentation, titled “AI Regulation, the AGI Challenge and the Road to ASI” at the III Latin American WAAS Meeting “Democracy, Artificial Intelligence and Global …
The European Conference of the Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA) will take place in Athens, Greece , on 27–28 November 2025. Hosted by the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and its Research Laboratory on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability (ReSEES), under the scientific direction of Professor Phoebe Koundouri, the conference will bring together researchers, …
We are pleased to announce the collaboration with the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) and the establishment of the GEIDCO National Committee in Greece. The Committee will be hosted by AE4RIA – the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria – together with RESEES Research Laboratory at AUEB, the Sustainable …
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Professor Phoebe Koundouri has been appointed Visiting Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, and elected Senior Research Associate at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge. This recognition holds particular significance for Professor Koundouri, as Cambridge is her alma mater, where she pursued her MPhil and PhD in Economics. During her time at Cambridge, …
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Athens, Greece | 27–28 November 2025Conference Website Hosted by Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and its Research Laboratory RESEES, under the scientific direction of Prof. Phoebe Koundouri , the conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore how Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) can drive effective, sustainable, and equitable policies. Call for Abstracts …
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Panel II – Nature-Based Cities, Green Finance & Skills for a Just Transition Moderated by Dr. Ebun Akinsete, Athena Research Center; AE4RIA ; Co-chair SDSN Greece, this panel explored how nature-based solutions, inclusive governance, green finance, and skills development can accelerate climate-resilient urban transformation and ensure a just transition. Keynote: Prof. Aromar Revi, Founding Director, …
On 26 July 2025, in an interview with ERT News, Professor Phoebe Koundouri addressed the pressing issue of Greece’s recurring cycle of severe droughts followed by destructive floods. She explained how this pattern is exacerbated by the combined effects of climate change, degraded landscapes, and insufficient infrastructure. Professor Koundouri emphasised that while effective scientific solutions …
Throughout July, our team had the pleasure of hosting five exceptional undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Department of Earth Sciences at Cambridge University and the University of Oxford, Department of Physics. Over the month, the interns collaborated with our team at the Research Laboratory, Athens University of Economics and Business, and the Sustainable Development Unit …
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The Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria (AE4RIA) actively participated in the Regional Green Economy Forum (RGEF) 2025, held on 24 and 25 July in Tangier, Morocco. This leading regional initiative convenes policymakers, thought leaders, and innovators committed to accelerating the transition of cities toward carbon neutrality. Representing AE4RIA, Dr. Ioannis Arampatzidis …
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Athens University of Economics and Business was prominently featured in the national press outlet ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ regarding the United States tariff policies. Prof. Phoebe Koundouri extends special thanks to her colleague Spyros Blavoukos for the editorial invitation. She expresses her ongoing honor to be included among distinguished colleagues: Pantelis Kammas, Karydis Georges, Margarita Katsimi, George …
AUEB in ΤΟ ΒΗΜΑ on U.S. Tariffs: Prof. Phoebe Koundouri’s Analysis Read More »
On the third day (23/07/2025) of the World Academy of Art and Science WAAS@65 Conference, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri moderated a high-level session titled “Strategies to Address Job Security and Economic Inequality.” In her opening remarks, Prof. Koundouri emphasized that growing job insecurity, widening economic inequality, and AI-driven technological disruptions pose serious threats to human security …
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri recently gave an interview to Liberal – Φιλελεύθερος Εκδοτική Α.Ε. on a challenging yet highly significant topic: U.S. tariffs and their wider economic implications. She is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to public understanding of such a complex issue. Prof. Koundouri extends her sincere thanks to journalist Alexandros Velmachos for the …
On the second day (22/07/2025) of the World Academy of Art and Science WAAS@65 Conference, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri had the honour of chairing Panel 6A: Planetary Consensus for Addressing the Challenges of Climate Change. The panel explored comprehensive strategies to address the climate crisis within the broader context of interconnected global challenges, including biodiversity loss, …
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Moderated by Dr. Evangelos Gerasopoulos, Vice President of the National Observatory of Athens, this panel examined the critical need for alignment between climate science, infrastructure, energy, finance, and citizen behavior to foster resilient, inclusive, and sustainable urban environments. Mauricio Rodas, former Mayor of Quito and Secretary of the SDSN Global Commission, highlighted the significant financing …
On 24/07/2025, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri contributed to the Closing Plenary Session of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) @65 Conference. The session reflected on the key lessons emerging from this milestone gathering and considered the Academy’s future role in addressing the world’s most pressing challenges. In her remarks, Prof. Koundouri emphasized that the …
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