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Interview of Prof. Koundouri in national newspaper “Real News”

On the occasion of World Water Day, March 22, read Prof. Koundouri’s  interview in national newspaper “Real News”, where she explains the new Athenian Brewery’s (https://nerogiatoavrio.gr/) project, which she scientifically leads. The project is titled “Water for Tomorrow”. Prof. Koundouri stressed that Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 of Agenda 2030 of the United Nations, focuses …

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SDSN Northern Europe member webinar on the 10th of March

On 10/3, Prof. Koundouri gave an invited speech to the SDSN Northern Europe webinar, focused on Global Platforms for Sustainability Monitoring, Reporting, and Ranking. Prof. Koundouri presented SDSN Europe that she co-chairs, and elaborated on SDSN Europe mission to serve as a science driven interface with European Commission policymaking. She also presented the SDSN Europe …

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The 17th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology CEST2021 | Submit your paper until 23 April 2021

Prof. Koundouri is one of the invited keynote speakers (https://www.cest2021.gnest.org/invited-speakers ) at the 17th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology CEST2021 which will be held on 1-4 September 2021 in Athens, Greece. The conference is organised by the Global Network of Environmental Science and Technology jointly with the University of the Aegean (Greece) and the …

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An exciting new book, edited by Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, “The Ocean of Tomorrow: The Transition to Sustainability -Volume II”

An exciting new book, edited by Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, “The Ocean of Tomorrow: The Transition to Sustainability -Volume II” has been published and it is now available at https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-56847-4 . Prof. Koundouri says about the book: “As a response to the climate crisis and extensive marine pollution, and their effect on marine ecosystems and coastal …

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What is Open Science?

Did you know Open Science is a policy priority for the European Commission? Why? Because it improves the quality, efficiency and responsiveness of research. Learn more about the benefits of Open Science for you and your research at: https://think.f1000research.com/open-research-europe-submission/open-research-europe/?utm_source=third_party_list&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=JQC19396 Prof. Koundouri supports this European Initiative, as member of the Open Research Europe Scientific Advisory Board …

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Public Hearing of the European Economic and Social Committee on the opinion on “The New EC Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change”

On 15/3 Prof. Koundouri participated at the Public Hearing of the European Economic and Social Committee on the opinion on “The New EC Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change”, in her capacity as expert to the rapporteur (Dimitris Dimitriadis). The European Commission adopted its new EU strategy on adaptation to climate change on 24 February …

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SCBA 2021 Virtual Annual Conference

Join Prof. Koundouri today at 17:30 (EET) for her keynote speech on “Sustainable Recovery from Covid-19” at SCBA 2021 Virtual Annual Conference. The SBCA conference will be held online March 17-19 and March 22-24, 2021. Sessions will be spread throughout the day to facilitate participation across time zones. The program features an exciting mix of research presentations, roundtable …

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GENERIC VISIONS FOR EUROPEAN COASTAL-RURAL AREAS

ICRE8, scientifically directed by Prof. Koundouri, is excited to participate to the Rural Vision week where the H2020 COASTAL project team will host a virtual stand in the Marketplace (https://www.rural-vision-week.eu/). It will showcase the coastal-rural visions developed within the project, through a cross-sectoral approach, involving representatives from coastal activities and rural activities in 6 countries …

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The Regional Union of Municipalities of Ionian Islands signed a memorandum of Collaboration with the EIT Climate-KIC Hub Greece

The Regional Union of Municipalities of Ionian Islands signed a memorandum of Collaboration with the EIT Climate-KIC Hub Greece, hosted by SDU at Athena RC, directed by Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, in order to support the activities of the Cross-KIC Water Scarcity project by communicating the water scarcity challenge in the Ionian Islands, participating in relevant …

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SDU is now Member of Water Europe

SD.U at Research and Innovation Center “Athena“, which is Scientifically Directed by Prof. Phoebe Koundouri has officially become a member of Water Europe and we are very pleased to join forces with the voice and promoter of water-related innovation and RTD in Europe! The main goal of WE is to strive to increase coordination and collaboration, to enhance …

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25th EAERE Annual Conference 2020 | Closing Ceremony

Panelists share their reflections on virtual conferences, comment on the possible change of paradigm in the way we think about academic interactions and networking, and on its impact on future choices. Next year’s EAERE conference is presented (Berlin, 23-26 June 2021). 07:42​ Reflections on Virtual Conference with Panelists: ~ 10:27​ Klaus Eisenack, Humboldt University Berlin …

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Food, Water and Energy Solutions for Resilience in a Vulnerable World | The Arava Institute

24 Deptember 2020 The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies invites you to watch the recording of this online conference discussing the need to build resilience into our vulnerable world by adopting localized food, water and energy solutions, enabling communities to be more sustainable, self-sustained and capable of meeting the challenges of climate change. The Arava …

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SDSN Greece: Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth (SDG 8) and Human Well-being

29 April 2020 Presented by SDSN Greece   World-renowned academics and international practitioners from the fields of philosophy, politics, economics, finance, engineering and innovations-related systems analysis will navigate the waters of the relationship between Sustainable Development and Happiness, in an exciting session searching answers to the following questions:   What are the main subjective and …

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Delphi Economic Forum 2019 | SESSION 82 – INNOVATING FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE

Aligning capital allocations and rewiring finance through innovation   Programming Partner: UN SDSN Greece & Climate-KIC Greece   Andreas Papandreou, Professor of Environmental Economics, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece Demetres Karavellas, CEO, WWF, Greece Dr. Thanh –Tam Le, Managing Director, Climate-KIC SAS & Director for the Meditterranean, Climate-KIC Dimitri Zenghelis, Visiting Research Fellow, …

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Webinar: Natural capital. Achievements, critical aspects & implementation of policies

Turin School of Regulation Almost fifty years after the origin of the very concept of Natural Capital, and eight years after the “Natural Capital Declaration” during the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, the value of ecosystem services, the protection of biodiversity, as well as the sustainability of production and consumption models and the implementation …

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The implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in Greece after the pandemic (Video in Greek)

7 July 2020 The Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), in the framework of the Hellenic Forum for Sustainable Development (ELFOVA), organizes a public online discussion. The Europe Green Deal is promoted by the EU as a roadmap for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The coronavirus …

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