On 16-17 December 2019 a launch workshop was hosted by the Cyprus Institute to discuss aiming to establish a regional climate change adaptation forum, with the intention to promote climate initiatives focusing on collaborative, participatory, social innovations that include civil society, scientific research institutions and policy makers. Participants from Cyprus, Greece, Turkey, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and …
On December 16th and 17th 2019, a conference on “The Sociological Perspective for a Society of Sustainable Development”, was organized by the Laboratory of Sociology of Culture and Civilization of the Department of Sociology of Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, in cooperation with Sustainable Development Solutions Network Greece, was hosted by the Panteion University of …
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On 13th December 2019, the Workshop on “Climate innovation in Southern European Waters (BL.EU Climate)” by EIT Climate-KIC Hub Greece hosted by ATHENA RC. The aim of the workshop was to present the findings of the BL.EU. Climate project, based on which a discussion on the potential solutions to prevent, reduce and collect marine litter, focusing on plastic, took place. The participants …
Europe’s Green Deal Jeffrey D. Sachs | Dec 13, 2019 | Project Syndicate The Green Deal announced by the European Commission is a demonstration of European social democracy at work. A mixed economy, combining markets, government regulation, the public sector, and civil society, will pursue a mixed strategy, combining public goals, public and private investments, …
COP25, Madrid, Spain Held in Madrid at COP25, from 2 to 13 December, the international conference on climate change had as its central subject of discussion the need to reduce carbon emissions, the redefinition of Article 6 of the Paris Agreements, in order to better regulate the carbon market. The purpose of the conference was to verify …
From 5th to 8th December 2019, SDSN Greece and EIT Climate-KIC Hub Greece joined Axion Hellas mission at Meganisi, co-organizing together with Goulandris Natural History Museum and WWF Greece an educational workshop on the environment and the oceans for young people. The educational program made explicit in its educational process that Outstanding Universal Value of cultural and natural heritage found …
About the SDG Impact Assessment Tool The SDG Impact Assessment Tool is a free online learning tool that visualizes the results from a self-assessment of how an activity, organisation or innovation affects the SDGs. It aims to stimulate the user to get a better understanding of the complexity of sustainable development and the different aspects …
On 3rd December 2019, the Deep Dive event was held in Valencia, Spain aiming at the acceleration of learning between professionals from very different fields. Two days of intensive knowledge sharing between sustainability experts from the Ports of Valencia, Athens Piraeus, and the shipping industry in Cyprus who are experienced partners in the EIT Climate KIC …
On June 12th2019, a workshop on energy transition in Greece hosted by rainbow warrior boat of Greenpeace took place in Marina Zeas in Athens. The discussion was focused on energy communities and innovation as they key answers to energy transition. Among the speakers were Prof. Hatziargyriou Nikos, NTUA, Tsekeris Dimitris, Special Advisor Energy & RES …
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Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) Forum, organised together by VASAB, UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, European Commission’s Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Pan Baltic Scope collaboration and University of Latvia, served as a joint event of the 4th International MSP Forum, 3rd Baltic MSP Forum as well as the closing conference of Pan Baltic Scope collaboration …
On the occasion of The Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis: European Conference 2019, held in Toulouse on 26th and 27th November 2019, the importance of the BCA and its implementation in any sector (policy, health, transport etc.) have been the main topics of discussion. Analysing the costs and benefits of any type of operation facilitates the decision-making process while …
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On 22nd November 2019, Sporos Platform carried out a private, invitation-only Roundtable, titled “Investing in the Circular Transition”. The event was held at the exclusive venue of Megaron Hypatia and was attended by highly selected market leaders, high – lev- el government representatives, key policy makers and responsible investors. The gathering was the first of its kind …
On November 21st a conference called “There is no Plan(et) B: A climate reality workshop” was held, joined by institutional members, companies and activists. Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was also invited to join the debate about climate change solutions. The meeting underlined the importance of acting individually to protect our planet from the unstoppable effects of climate change. …
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From 19 th to 21 th November 2019 the conference entitled “Maritime Spacial Planning Forum: Global Meets Regional” was held in Riga. Organised in collaboration with the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and Pan Baltic Scope, the central theme of the meeting, which was attended by participants from all over the world, was maritime spatial planning. The aim was to promote cross-border cooperation through …
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The PRIMA conference, held from 21 to 22 November, brought together economists and representatives of important international organizations to discuss innovative measures to be implemented in the countries of the Mediterranean area. During the workshop, PRIMA’s synergies and its initiatives in Europe and abroad were made known. PRIMA’s overall objective is to promote and fund research …
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On 18th November, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the multidisciplinary research center Athena Research Center, a celebratory event was held at the Benaki Museum in Athens organized by ATHENA RC, during which the work carried out by the center and future challenges were listed. The overall framework for action will always focus on the …
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Held in Zurich on 11th November 2019, the annual meeting promoted by Credit Suisse bank to discuss climate change and its economic implications. The Bank is very interested in granting loans to support actions aimed at making transport, mobility and urban planning more sustainable. Energy consumption and the reduction of plastic consumption, particularly in the use of packaging, …
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On 8th November 2019, an event on circular thinking organized by Universita Politecnica delle Marche was hosted by Hotel Terme di Frasassi in Genga, Italy. The event was composed by a number of Italian industries representatives and researchers working on circular thinking. Circular Learning Hub project was presented with most of its partners being there. Among them …
On Monday and Tuesday 4th and 5th November 2019, an event on Science and Ethics for Happiness and Well-being took place in Vatican in Rome. Phoebe Koundouri and Andreas Papandreou participated at the event.
On 7th November 2019, an open event hosted by Universita Politecnica delle Marche shared the main goals and challenges of the Circular Learning Hub project with the wider University community and interested stakeholders. Lydia Papadaki, ATHENA RC, presented innovation related projects of ATHENA RC and the main obstacles and tools in engaging firms in the circular …
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