On 11 September 2020, Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, Athens University of Economics and Business; President Elect of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists; Co-chair UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network; Director Board EarthFund Global was the host of a Political Roundtable of Island Leaders on Responses to COVID-19. The panel included amazing speakers: Senator Percy […]
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Today AWESOME_PRIMA project promoted a day on research and modelling for ecosystems and food systems in the Mediterranean region in which Prof. Phoebe Koundouri and Achilleas Vassilopoulos participated. Partners of the project are @eiPolimi, @AUEB, Yezreel Valley College, @UofHaifa, @agrimaticfarms, @RWTH, @FEEMit. Watch the video at: https://twitter.com/i/status/1304349518339682304
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Are you eager to learn from real-life examples of market-ready solutions for the SDGs? Do you want to discover scalable technological solutions addressing multiple sustainable development challenges and discuss them with world-renowned experts? Then check the new programme of the 4th G-STIC conference. Now that COVID-19 limits everybody’s ability to travel and meet in large groups, you can
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The first EU webinar on the Innovation Partnership will take place on 13th October 2020. The session will be a chance to discover the key steps for a successful innovation partnership, best practices developed by public buyers and project advice. Registration is now open, you can do so and find more information here. Registration closes 1
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A very interesting interview in the Greek newspaper “To Vima” about Circular Economy by “Sporos Platform”, the first “Circular Investment” platform in SE Europe, which has been recognized as “best practice” by the European Commission for its contribution to the so-called “Circular Transition” of SMEs and the support of the productive economy. Interviewees: Professor Dr.
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The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and Esri are teaming up to solve global challenges through GIS and storytelling. Last month, we launched SDGs Today: The Global Hub for Real-Time SDG Data. Now, we’re challenging students and professionals to put their GIS and storytelling skills to the test and enter in the 2020 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition for the SDGs. Simply
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SDG ACTION AWARDS: MOBILIZE, CONNECT AND INSPIRE CATEGORIES NOW OPEN – Submit your Initiative by 9 October 2020 In addressing the current pandemic and its devastating impact on people’s lives, the Sustainable Development Goals provide a blueprint for bold decisions that can put healthy lives, healthy societies and a healthy planet at the core of the
Join the next online training course & explore the potential of Pinch Analysis technique and get engaged in practical Pinch Analysis design & applications in a convenient, quick, and effective way through our Optimal Heat software. ⠀ Title: Maximising Thermal Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings via Pinch Analysis Date: 21 – 23 September 2020* (2.5
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Prof. Phoebe Koundouri gave a speech at the Workshop co- organized by e-KLIM.A. project and Climate-KIC and the Energy Communities – Energy Poverty project with the topic “The best practices for climate change” where she presented EIT Climate KIC programs and projects. The event was recorded by OnCamera.gr (short video). The full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufEzpdBunIU&feature=emb_logo Learn more
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COASTAL is an EU funded 4-year multi-actor Horizon 2020 research and innovation action. The goal of the COASTAL project is to formulate and evaluate business solutions and policy recommendations aimed at improving the coastalrural synergy to foster rural and coastal development while preserving the environment. Follow the latest progress of our COASTAL project – @H2020_coastal
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Thessaloniki Sustainability Summit (sdsn-blacksea.auth.gr/tss-2020/) on Monday 7th September at 15.00(EEST) Session title: Sustainable operations of ports When: Monday 7th September at 15.00 -16.00(EEST) Description: Ports are a key element of Sustainability transition in the Maritime sector, as ports engagement in putting into force international and national Directives and Regulations by providing reward schemes or green certificates to complied ships
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The Agropolis Fondation – Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food was created in 2009 by Agropolis Fondation as a tribute to Professor Louis Malassis, founder of Agropolis. Every two years, three awards are presented in his name: Renowned Scientist; Young Scientific Talent; Outstanding Career for Agricultural Development. In 2021, as has been the
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The overall objective of DAFNE is to establish a decision-analytic framework (DAF) for Participatory and Integrated Planning (PIP). The DAF is a multi-step procedure that will enable the extensive, quantitative analysis of the anticipated effects of alternative planning options on the broad range of heterogeneous and often competing interests in transboundary river basins ultimately facilitating comparison
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This year the 5th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity will be a virtual event (online only), it is a good opportunity to submit e-posters and the work that has been done. e-posters can be submitted until 1st October https://www.wcmb2020.org/call-for-submissions/ The early bird registration ends in the 1st of November https://www.wcmb2020.org/registration/ Learn more at: https://www.wcmb2020.org/registration/
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Enjoy the “Keepers of the Earth, yes we are” Song for ENVIRONMENT video here: https://youtu.be/OyeXIO8s1UU
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On Monday 31st August the second meeting of the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Shipping and Ports took place and it was organized by SDSN Greece. In our last meeting, we discussed the steps taken in the shipping and ports sectors in the latest 30 years, the factors mobilising the transition such as the technological innovations
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Calling on all practitioners and students in the water energy and agriculture sectors. Join the DAFNE project partners as they deliver exciting presentations on important WEF nexus topics in the Omo- Turkana and Zambezi Basins of Africa. Experience using our knowledge visualization tools and learn more about the decision-analytic framework in river basin management. You
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Please find herewith the web link to a vacancy call by the Global Water Partnership (GWP) for a Senior Private Sector Engagement Specialist: https://www.gwp.org/en/GWP-Mediterranean/About-GWP/who/Vacancies1/call-for-the-recruitment-of-senior-private-sector-engagement-specialist-for-water/ The (extended) deadline for applications is on Friday, 4 September 2020. Do not hesitate to further disseminate the call as you deem relevant.
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On the 19th of August, Professor Phoebe Koundouri (Athens University of Economics and Business, President EAERE) is a keynote speaker at the opening interactive panel on the nexus between health, climate and the economy – alongside Professor Sarah Gilbert (Oxford University, Head of COVID-19 Oxford vaccine team) and Professor Jeffrey Sachs (Columbia University), at the World Conference
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Taken into account of COVID-19 pandemic worldwide causing significant delays in business operations worldwide, the award host has decided to extend the closing date of registration to August 31. The new timeline is as below: ⏰ Registration close: August 31 ⏰ Winner announced (by separate notice): October 15 ⏰ Award Ceremony: November 18 Refer to
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