The website of Η2020 IMPETUS project has been launched
The official website of our H2020 IMPETUS project under Resees, Research Laboratory AUEB has been launched! To help accelerate Europe’s climate adaptation strategy and meet the European Union’s ambitions to become the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050, IMPETUS was launched in October 2021. Its objective: turn climate commitments into tangible, urgent actions to protect …
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Six Month Report (June-December 2021) | International Cluster for Research on Sustainability Transition
This Six Month Report outlines the activities of the International Cluster for Research on Sustainability Transition, an unofficial umbrella of organizations either led or co-led by Professor Phoebe Koundouri: ReSEES Research Laboratory at the Athens University of Economics and Business, Sustainable Development Unit & EIT Climate-KIC Greece Hub at ATHENA RC, and the collaborating Networks: SDSN Europe, SDSN Greece. Dear colleagues and …
Launch of the YOL app at the International Convention center, Jammu on 20th December 2021
The Hellenic-Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the AICTE, which is the Indian regulator in the higher education space and manages 12.000 colleges and over 7 million students, launched on Dec. 20 the happiness program and it was introduced to all the colleges and students in India. The happiness program is basically …
Άρθρο της Καθηγ. Φοίβης Κουντούρη στην εφημερίδα «Η Καθημερινή»
Στις 20/12/21, δημοσιεύθηκε στην εφημερίδα «Η Καθημερινή» το άρθρο των καθηγητών Λεωνίδα Ντζιαχρήστο, Φοίβης Κουντούρη και Νικόλαου Θεοδοσίου με τίτλο «Η πράσινη μετάβαση ως μια ευκαιρία για τη ναυτιλία και τη χώρα». Μπορείτε να διαβάσετε το άρθρο εδώ
COP26: Από την Γλασκώβη στην Αθήνα
Στις 16/12/21 η Καθηγ. Φοίβη Κουντούρη συμμετείχε στη συζήτηση «COP26: Από την Γλασκώβη στην Αθήνα» που διοργανώθηκε από την Οργάνωση Γη, υποστηρικτή του EU Climate Pact στην Ελλάδα. Στη συζήτηση συμμετείχαν: Αναστασία Βαϊτσοπούλου – Popaganda Βασιλική Γραμματικογιάννη – Athens Voice/ Εφημερίδα των Συντακτών Άγης Εμμανουήλ – Ηθοποιός\ Πέτρος Κόκκαλης – Ευρωβουλευτής Αγησίλαος Κουλούρης – Extinction …
Webinar “RECENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE REGION”
On 15/12 Prof. Koundouri gave a speech on “The Economics of the CE and it’s potential for accelerating the green and digital transformation in Greece” at the webinar “RECENT DEVELOPMENT OF THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY IN THE REGION” organized by CE BEACONS Project. Speakers: Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, Director of Sustainable Development Unit and EIT Climate-KIC Hub Greece …
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Press Release: Participation of the International Cluster for Research on Sustainability Transition at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)
This press release outlines the activities and assessments of the International Cluster for Research on Sustainability Transition, an unofficial umbrella of organizations led or co-led by Professor Phoebe Koundouri (Sustainable Development Unit & EIT Climate-KIC Hub Greece at ATHENA RC, ReSEES Research Laboratory at AUEB and the collaborating Networks: SDSN Europe, SDSN Greece) at the 26th UN Climate …
H2020 ARSINOE video
ARSINOE is financed by the European Commission with a total budget of 15 million euros and is coordinated by the University of Thessaly. It brings together 41 partners from 15 countries and intends to be a game-changer for shaping pathways to resilience by delivering regional innovation packages that build an ecosystem to develop and implement …
2nd International Conference TMM-CH 2021
2nd International Conference TMM-CH: Transdisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage Rebranding the World in Crisis through Culture The Conference was organized by the National Technical University of Athens in cooperation with the Technical Chamber of Greece, under the patronage of H.E. the President of the Hellenic Republic, Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou, inaugurated …
International Webinar on “Water-A Carrier” by Water Care Services
Water being a main driving force of nature & all activities, carries life, goods, natural process, energy, and industrial process with it. It is of life matter and matrix. The webinar brought all the Global stakeholders on one global platform of, “Water A Carrier”. The webinar was not simply about water, but about biodiversity and …
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Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment event – 16 Days of Activism
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. On the 10th of December Prof. Koundouri gave a speech at the Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment – …
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Endorse the Statement on the EU’s legislative proposals on climate change by signing it!
As President-elect of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE), Prof. Koundouri, would like to inform you that the Policy Outreach Committee (POC) of the Association prepared a statement on the EU’s legislative proposals on climate change that is presented for endorsement to the whole scientific community in Europe and worldwide. The statement …
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EAERE | November Highlights (newsletter)
As President -elect of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE), Prof. Koundouri is pleased to share with you the Highlights of November. Included her participation at COP26! Read the newsletter here. Learn more here.
Prof. Koundouri has been appointed as co- leader of the Vision Leadership Team: Value of Water at Water Europe(WE).
Prof. Koundouri has been recently appointed as co- leader of the Vision Leadership Team: Value of Water at Water Europe(WE). The new Water Europe Vision Leadership teams were officially appointed for the period 2021-2024, consisted of 31 professionals and experts in their field. Prof. Koundouri represents ATHENA RC as member of WE. Water Europe (WE) will drive the …
Η Ελλάδα στην «πράσινη» μετάβαση | Περιβάλλον | Βιωσιμότητα | Μεταφορές (Digital Meet Up – CNN Greece)
Στο digital meet up που διοργανώθηκε από το #ActForEarth του #CNNgr στις 9/12/21, ειδικοί αναλύουν όλα τα δεδομένα για την «πράσινη» μετάβαση της Ελλάδας, εξηγώντας όσα έχουν γίνει έως τώρα και εκτιμώντας τι πρόκειται να ακολουθήσει. Ο κλιματικός νόμος που κατατέθηκε πρόσφατα προς διαβούλευση, το Ταμείο Ανάκαμψης που έχει «πράσινη» προοπτική, μια σειρά από πρωτοβουλίες …
Evidence Based Policymaking in Europe Summit: 2021
The Online Conference “Evidence Based Policy Making in Europe: Use cases and Digital tools for improved decisions” took place on Thursday, 9 December, 2021 to Friday, 10 December, 2021. The convergence of Cloud, Big Data and AI has already resulted in major transformation across Government services, yet the process of policy making itself is often …
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Human Faces of Climate Change 2021 conference
“Human Faces of Climate Change. Science in Practice for Just Transition” is an international conference organized by KOZK / NCCC. It’s a forum for experts to discuss the role of contemporary science in the search for practical solutions needed to mitigate and stop anthropogenic climate change. How to translate theory into practice while providing scientific …
COP26 Conference How do we move forward in Europe? Expert Discussion by KAS Greece and Cyprus
On 8/12/21 Prof. Koundouri gave a speech at the “COP26 Conference – How do we move forward in Europe?”, an expert discussion about the results of the COP26 Conference, organized by KAS Greece and Cyprus. Experts from Greece and Germany- originating from different fields discussed about the next steps to be taken, climate change and …
“Just Transition in Practice. Human-Oriented Solutions” Conference 2021
The National Centre for Climate Change gathered international decision and policymakers, representatives of international organizations, experts, academics and opinion leaders at the “Just Transition in Practice. Human-Oriented Solutions” conference on Dec. 8th, 2021 to discuss, identify and share practical, human-oriented solutions implemented in the process of Just Transition. The discussion focused on the impact of …
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