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09-12-2025How a Digital Twin of the Black Sea Can Guide Smarter Decisions for a Sustainable Blue Economy?
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri shares the launch of the BRIDGE Black Sea Policy Brief at the Final Conference in Brussels, highlighting the Digital Twin Ocean Demonstrator developed under the Horizon 2020 BRIDGE-BS project.
This Digital Twin Ocean integrates environmental monitoring, climate scenarios, ecosystem resilience, and decision-support tools into a virtual representation of the Black Sea. It supports policymakers in identifying a safe operating space for blue economy activities within ecosystem boundaries, with projections extending to 2050 and 2100.
As Principal Investigator at the Athens University of Economics and Business for BRIDGE-BS, Prof. Koundouri emphasizes how this research contributes to more informed, resilient, and inclusive governance of the Black Sea.
The Policy Brief can be accessed here.
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09-12-2025On 26 November, during her appearance on Η ΝΑΥΤΕΜΠΟΡΙΚΗ | Naftemporiki TV, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri discussed the outlook for the Greek and European economy as the RRF enters its final phase and work begins on shaping the EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028–2034.
She highlighted Greece’s exceptionally high absorption rate of 50–59%, which reflects the country’s strong progress in delivering mature and impactful investments. Prof. Koundouri emphasised that the next EU framework will continue to prioritise the green transition, digitalisation and overall resilience, and underlined that Europe’s long-term competitiveness must be built on innovation, decarbonisation and strategic autonomy.
Watch the full interview (in Greek)
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09-12-2025Read our team’s new paper published in the Journal of Sea Research (Elsevier), which analyses how climate change and sea-level rise may increase berth down-time and port-basin agitation in two key Mediterranean ports: Piraeus (Greece) and Limassol (Cyprus). The results contribute to more climate-resilient planning for future port operations and infrastructure.
Read the paper
Authors: Michalis Chondros, Andreas Papadimitriou, Anastasios Metallinos, Vasiliki Chalastani, Conrad Landis, Dimitris Spyrou, Chrysi Laspidou, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri and Vasiliki Tsoukala—for their collaboration within the Horizon 2020 ARSINOE_EU project .
ARSINOE is an EU-funded project focusing on the development of climate-resilient regions through systemic solutions and innovations. The project integrates the Systems Innovation Approach (SIA) and the Climate Innovation Window (CIW) to build an ecosystem for climate-change adaptation solutions, demonstrated through nine proof-of-concept cases, including the “Mediterranean Ports” demonstrator.
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26-11-2025On Monday, 24 November 2025, the ReSEES Laboratory at Athens University of Economics and Business hosted the Final General Assembly of the NAVGREEN project, a flagship initiative funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund under Greece’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan Greece 2.0.
Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri (Principal Investigator, AUEB) and Professor Dimitrios V. Lyridis (Project Coordinator, NTUA) delivered keynote speeches highlighting the project’s major outcomes and future directions.
Dr. Conrad Landis presented the deliverables of AUEB, including:
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A framework assessing how the European Green Deal aligns with the project’s methodology and priority areas.
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A social cost–benefit assessment of the pathways developed within the project.
NAVGREEN introduces innovative solutions to support the maritime sector in reducing its environmental impact. The project promotes cleaner marine fuels, energy-efficient ships and ports, and smart digital solutions that enhance the sustainability and efficiency of maritime operations. It develops and evaluates solutions for alternative fuel production and storage, green upgrades to vessels and port infrastructure, and digital tools for improved monitoring and decision-making. The project also supports the circular economy, encouraging green recycling and energy recovery.
A key outcome is the decision-support tool and comprehensive roadmap designed to guide shipping companies, ports, inspectors, manufacturers, and researchers in their transition to a low-carbon maritime future.
Further information about the project and its results is available at: https://navgreen.gr/
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26-11-2025On Sunday 16/11, in an interview on RealFM with Dimitris Michalelis and Kassiani Vracha, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri discussed the latest developments shaping Greece’s energy transition.
She examined Greece’s growing role in Europe’s energy network, the importance of resilient infrastructure, and the need to accelerate renewable energy, enhance energy efficiency, and develop an effective decarbonisation plan that protects citizens while supporting long-term sustainability.
Listen to the full interview here: https://player.real.gr/
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21-11-2025We are pleased to present the latest Activity Report of AE4RIA, covering an exceptionally dynamic and impactful period for our network. Under the leadership of Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri, the team has achieved significant milestones across science, policy, and innovation.
Highlights from the report include:
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Major international recognitions and appointments
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AE4RIA’s strong presence at the 80th UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC
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Participation in global conferences, missions, and high-level policy events
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Key achievements across our EU-funded projects
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New scientific publications, policy briefs, and media features
This report demonstrates AE4RIA’s growing impact at the science–policy interface and underscores our collective commitment to accelerating the sustainability transition.
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21-11-2025Professor Phoebe Koundouri was a speaker at the 4th United Nations Open Science and Open Scholarship Conference, a gathering hosted by UNU in Tokyo and the UN Headquarters in New York. The discussions highlighted the importance of open, inclusive, and interoperable science in supporting global progress.
The Advisory Committee Communiqué is publicly available. It reflects the consensus of leading global experts and supports the implementation of the Pact for the Future, outlining key priorities for advancing Open Science worldwide.
Read the Communiqué here: https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/os25_communique_advisory_committee_11-10-2025.pdf
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12-11-2025On 10/11/2025, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri discussed on ΕRΤNews Radio, with journalist Andreas Papastamatiou, the new Oxfam report released ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The report shows that 308 billionaires pollute as much as 118 countries, with the richest 0.1% emitting as much as the poorest 50%.
Prof. Koundouri addressed climate inequality, the need for fair climate policies, and the role of green innovation in achieving a just transition.
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