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Opening Session Highlights International Conference on Sustainable Cities

June 27, 2025 | Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) The 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Cities opened with a thought-provoking session that brought together leading scholars and international experts to address the urgent challenges of sustainable and climate-resilient urban development. Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri (Athens University of Economics and Business & University of …

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri Speaks at WAAS@65 Conference – Day 3 World Academy of Art and Science

On 23/07/2025 Prof. Phoebe Koundouri  was honored to speak at an interdisciplinary session examining war and peace through the lenses of sustainability, diplomacy, ecosystems, and governance. The panel, titled “War and Peace – Issues of Thought and Analysis,” was moderated by Dr. Luci Attala, Anthropologist and Deputy Executive Director of the UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Coalition, and …

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AE4RIA Research Seminar: Bridging Methods for Sustainable Futures: Integrating Living Labs, Experimental Economics, and Innovation Frameworks

11th Seminar on 30/07/2025. The AE4RIA Research Seminar Series, a webinar organised by Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB and Sustainable Development Unit – ATHENA RC, hosted by Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri. This series is dedicated to exploring cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Economic, Social, and Natural Systems. Bringing together leading academics, each seminar aims to address pressing global challenges …

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Day 1 of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) @65 Conference: Advancing Global Solutions for the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The first day of the WAAS@65 Conference  (21/07/2025)  began with a compelling, solution-oriented panel discussion titled “Global Solutions to Raise the World’s Platform – The UN SDGs,” moderated by Prof. Phoebe Koundouri. The panel explored the critical importance of accelerating progress on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a means of addressing rising …

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Presentation at the 2nd International Sociohydrology Conference, Tokyo

On Monday, 21 July, Lydia Papadaki delivered a presentation at the 2nd International Sociohydrology Conference in Tokyo. The presentation formed part of Session 46: Transdisciplinary Waters: Experimentations, Living Laboratories, and Collective Stewardship, under Theme 3: Pluralising Water Knowledge. Her talk, entitled “Integrating Living Laboratories and Experimental Economics in Water Resource Management”, was co-authored with Dr. …

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July Meeting at the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences

On 28/07/2025, the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences hosted a gathering convened by Professor Jeffrey Sachs under the Fraternal Economy Program. The meeting brought together diverse voices from across the world to reflect on the urgent need for a renewed, ethical multilateralism. At a moment marked by global division and escalating crises, participants reaffirmed the …

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Advancing Global Climate Innovation: AE4RIA at the 14th Systemic Innovation Workshop

Dr. Conrad Landis and Ms. Lydia Papadaki, researchers at the Athens University of Economics and Business, recently participated in the 14th Systemic Innovation Workshop organized by the UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub in Pohang, Republic of Korea, held on July 3–4, 2025. Additionally, Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri delivered a keynote address virtually on the …

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Rethinking energy security in a net-zero world

As the world accelerates toward a cleaner energy future, ensuring energy security remains a complex challenge. A severe blackout in Spain and Portugal in April 2025 exposed critical vulnerabilities tied to intermittent renewable energy, aging grid infrastructure, and insufficient contingency planning. Energy security—defined by the United Nations as the continuous availability of affordable energy—hinges on …

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Keynote Address by Professor Phoebe Koundouri on the Green Transition and European Competitiveness

Professor Phoebe Koundouri delivered a keynote address at the event “The Clock is Ticking Green: Environment, Competitiveness, Clean and Circular Economy,” organized by the EU Youth Hub and Europe Direct ELIAMEP Attikis. In her address, Professor Koundouri emphasized the urgency of accelerating the green transition as a key pathway toward building a more competitive, clean, …

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Professor Phoebe Koundouri Analyzes the Global Impact of Trump’s Tariff Policy in OPA News

An article by Professor Phoebe Koundouri in OPA News, the official newspaper of the Athens University of Economics and Business, published in collaboration with TO VIMA, explores: “The Real Risks of Trump’s Tariffs.” Professor Koundouri analyzes the Trump administration’s tariff policy and highlights the significant economic and social risks it poses — both for the …

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri Analyzes the Economic Impact of the Middle East Crisis on Greece and Beyond

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri’s latest article in Voice Business & Politics News examines the economic consequences of the Middle East crisis, with particular focus on the Israel–Iran conflict and its global ripple effects. The article highlights the impact on key sectors in Greece, such as shipping and tourism, which are experiencing increased fuel and insurance costs, …

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Professor Phoebe Koundouri Hosts Visit of H.E. Laurence Auer at Athena Research Center

As Head of the Sustainable Development Unit at the Athena Research Center, Professor Phoebe Koundouri had the honor of participating in the visit of His Excellency Laurence Auer, Ambassador of the French Republic to Greece, at the Athena Research Center. Professor Koundouri presented the work of the Sustainable Development Unit, which undertakes advanced interdisciplinary research …

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri Discusses Economic Uncertainty and the Path to Achieving the SDGs

In a recent interview with Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ | NAFTEMPORIKI TV and journalist Pavlos Pantazopoulos, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri discussed the implications of potential U.S. tariffs on European goods—an aggressive trade policy that poses significant risks to global economic stability. She emphasized that the uncertainty surrounding these measures is already affecting markets, hindering investment, and contributing to …

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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri Speaks at ACM Session on AI for Sustainable Development at FFD4 in Seville

On 02 July 2025, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was honored to speak at the session “Smart Tech, Fair Finance – The Promise and Risks of AI for Sustainable Development”, organized by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville. The session was moderated by ACM President …

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Continuing the Global Dialogue on Ethical Multilateralism: Reflections from the Vatican

Following the United Nations Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) held in Seville, the dialogue on global equity and sustainable development continued at the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences in the Vatican, during the Fraternal Economy Session on Ethical Multilateralism: Views from the World’s Faiths. The session was convened under the leadership of Professor Jeffrey …

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Professor Phoebe Koundouri Speaks at High-Level Dialogue on Financing for Sustainable Development

On 2 July 2025, Professor Phoebe Koundouri was pleased to contribute to the Breakfast Dialogue titled “Beyond Projects, Towards Prosperity: Financing for a New Era”, held during the fourth Financing for Development Forum and co-hosted by the UN Joint SDG Fund, PVBLIC Foundation, and the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (The Nature Bank). The event …

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Launch of Two Major Climate Reports at FFD4 in Seville

At the FFD4 conference in Seville, held on 1 June 2025, the SDSN Global Climate Hub launched two significant reports presenting science-based, systems-modelled pathways to achieving net-zero emissions across 35 countries in Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Balkans. The reports were introduced during the high-level session titled “Evidence-based Financial Pathways for Decarbonisation and Climate …

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AE4RIA Research Seminar: Closing the AI Gap between High-Income Countries and Emerging Markets and Developing Economies

10th Seminar on 07/07/2025. The AE4RIA Research Seminar Series, a webinar organised by Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB and Sustainable Development Unit – ATHENA RC, hosted by Prof. Dr. Phoebe Koundouri. This series is dedicated to exploring cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Economic, Social, and Natural Systems. Bringing together leading academics, each seminar aims to address pressing global challenges …

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development: Prof. Phoebe Koundouri to Speak at ACM Panel During FFD4 in Seville

Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, Chair of the (SDSN) Global Climate Hub and Professor of Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Business, will be speaking at the session “Smart Tech, Fair Finance – The Promise and Risks of AI for Sustainable Development”, organized by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). The event will take place …

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AE4RIA at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), Seville

AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria, in collaboration with the SDSN Global Climate Hub and the PVBLIC Foundation, is co-organising a high-level panel at the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), taking place in Seville. Panel Title: Evidence-based Financial Pathways for Decarbonisation and Climate NeutralityDate: Tuesday, 1 July …

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