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On 18 September, at the SDSN Chairs Meeting in New York—bringing together a global network of more than 2,000 institutions across 59 national and regional nodes, united in advancing the SDGs—Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, in her capacity as Co-Chair of SDSN Europe and Chair of the SDSN Global Climate Hub, presented the collective work of the networks at the science–policy interface. Her presentation focused on how to accelerate transformations toward sustainability.
Key points included:
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Global collaborations of the SDSN Global Climate Hub, including with the UNFCCC Global Climate Innovation Hub, advancing integrated pathways for climate neutrality and resilience and informing NDCs.
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Innovative projects spanning climate neutrality, the Water–Food–Energy–Biodiversity Nexus, Oceans & Seas, and Sustainable Socio-Economics & Finance.
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Flagship reports, including:
• Europe Sustainable Development Report 2025
• An Integrated Assessment of the European National Commitments for Climate Neutrality
• Climate Neutrality Pathways for Greece: Integrated Assessment and Decision Support Tool
• Post-fire flood hazards: Integrated modelling, protection measures, economic and policy implications
SDSN Greece was also represented by Dr. Ebun Akinsete (Co-Chair) and Dr. Dimitris Raptis (Co-Manager), who presented national initiatives such as the SDG Measurement in Greece, alongside projects and activities highlighting youth engagement, outreach, and fundraising.
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated in the High-Level Conference on Reform of the UN Charter, held in New York under the auspices of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and led by Prof. Jeffrey Sachs.
The full-day conference fostered dialogue on how to modernize the UN system to address today’s pressing global challenges. With the UN Charter last amended in 1973, and in the aftermath of the 2024 Summit of the Future and its Pact for the Future, discussions underscored the urgent need for ambitious reform.
The agenda featured three thematic panels with distinguished leaders and experts:
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Reimagining the UNSC – Power, Veto, and Representation
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Sustainable Financing of Global Public Goods
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Should We Invoke Article 109?
These discussions are closely aligned with the mission of the SDSN Global Climate Hub and AE4RIA – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria, which Prof. Phoebe Koundouri chairs. They highlight that effective, inclusive, and adequately financed global governance is essential to advancing climate neutrality and delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals.



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