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19-09-2025The AE4RIA team will actively participate in Climate Week NYC and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2025 this September.
Our delegation will engage in high-level discussions on sustainable development, climate action, and global cooperation, alongside international leaders, institutions, and partners.
Schedule of Participation
September 17
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Sustainable Development Solutions Network Conference on Reform of the UN Charter | Interchurch Center, New York
September 18
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SDSN Networks Chairs Meeting | Interchurch Center, New York
September 19
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Member State Briefing on the Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) | UN Headquarters, New York
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SDSN Leadership Council Meeting | Interchurch Center, New York
September 20
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PVBLIC Foundation Partnerships Day | SDG Media Zone, UN Headquarters, New York
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VIP Reception with the World Food Programme | SDG Media Zone, UN Headquarters, New York
September 21
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Food for Peace International Event – Guest Keynote Speech
September 22
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UNGA Event: Ages of Globalization Alpha Launch | Interchurch Center, Columbia Climate School
September 23
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SustainChain UNGA Side Event – LIFTOFF | Horizon Media Headquarters, New York
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NGIC Welcome Reception | New York
September 24
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XXXIV High-Level Meeting of the Nizami Ganjavi International Center: Multilateralism at a Crossroads | Harvard Club, New York
September 26
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UN Climate Change Global Innovation Hub UNFCCC: 15th Systemic Innovation Workshop | KKR Office, New York
These events represent important opportunities to advance transformative climate solutions, foster inclusive partnerships, and contribute to building a more resilient and sustainable future.
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18-09-2025On 17/09/2025, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri appeared on Mega TV News (National Greek Channel) to discuss the ever-increasing costs of climate change and their profound impact on every aspect of our lives.
As Chair of the SDSN Global Climate Hub, Prof. Koundouri highlighted the Hub’s analysis showing that the costs of inaction are enormous, both globally and in Europe, posing serious threats to economies, public health, and ecosystems.
The UN SDSN Global Climate Hub, in collaboration with the UNFCCC Global Innovation Hub, has developed detailed transition pathways for all countries in Europe and the Balkans, aimed at avoiding these costs and setting a course toward sustainable development and long-term growth.
These pathways demonstrate the technologies, policies, and fiscal and financial instruments that can accelerate climate mitigation and adaptation, while simultaneously fostering economic growth, labour market opportunities, and greater equality across Europe.
You can find the interview here at 23:09.
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10-09-2025On 4 September, in an interview with journalist Nicolas Kaufmann from Surplus Magazin, Prof. Phoebe Koundouri shares insights on Athens’ ambitious goal to become climate-neutral by 2030.
Athens faces rising heat, pollution, and a heavy reliance on cars, which limits the efficiency of public transport. To tackle these challenges, the city needs more public transport, electric vehicles, pedestrian zones, and green spaces, including microforests, to reduce urban heat. Achieving climate neutrality requires strategic planning, targeted funding, and strong institutions.
The SDSN Global Climate Hub, supported by Ae4ria – Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria, is contributing to this effort by identifying systemic pathways for transport transformation—ensuring that change is not only technological, but also institutional and social.
Despite limited fiscal space, Athens can become a prototype of Southern European Green and Inclusive mobility by integrating sustainability principles, digital and green technologies, AI, and Machine Learning into transport developments. The proposed projects must be designed in the most integrated and human-centric way, while being de-risked and financed by both public and private capital. Athens needs to pave its sustainable pathway on science, technology, and integrated SDG-stimulus finance. According to Prof. Koundouri, this is absolutely achievable.
Read the full article here
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05-09-2025Prof. Phoebe Koundouri has been elected to the Communication, Education and Outreach Committee of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), the global network comprising 153 science academies.
This election reflects her longstanding commitment to advancing the interface between science, policy, and society. Prof. Koundouri’s research and professional activities focus on integrating quantitative tools, systems analysis, and policy design to strengthen sustainability science and to generate evidence-based solutions to complex environmental and societal challenges.
Her three-year term will commence in December 2025 at the IAP General Assembly in Cairo, Egypt, where she will contribute to the Partnership’s mission of promoting scientific excellence, knowledge exchange, and global collaboration.
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21-08-2025The European Conference of the Society for Benefit-Cost Analysis (SBCA) will take place in Athens, Greece , on 27–28 November 2025.
Hosted by the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) and its Research Laboratory on Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability (ReSEES), under the scientific direction of Professor Phoebe Koundouri, the conference will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to examine how Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) can support the design and implementation of effective, sustainable, and equitable policies.
Call for Abstracts – Deadline: 11 September 2025 ---> Submission link
We welcome submissions in the following formats:
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Extended abstracts for research papers
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Proposals for policy sessions and thematic panels
Key conference themes include:
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Methodological innovations in BCA
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Climate, environment, and energy policy
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Health and social program analysis
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Infrastructure and urban development
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Governance and regulatory impact
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Ethics, innovation, and digital transitions
Participants are encouraged to consider organizing a Policy Session, bringing together 3–4 related abstracts under a common theme, with the aim of connecting academic research to real-world decision-making.
For questions, please contact: SBCA2025@aueb.gr
For Further information: https://sbca2025.aueb.gr/
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21-08-2025We are pleased to announce the collaboration with the Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO) and the establishment of the GEIDCO National Committee in Greece. The Committee will be hosted by AE4RIA – the Alliance of Excellence for Research and Innovation on Aephoria – together with RESEES Research Laboratory at AUEB, the Sustainable Development Unit at ATHENA RC, and the SDSN Global Climate Hub.
GEIDCO is a United Nations–accredited international non-governmental organization with more than 1,300 members worldwide. Its mission is to advance the clean energy transition, promote cross-border grid interconnection, and support sustainable development.
With the launch of the National Committee, Greece becomes part of a global network of governments, industries, and academic institutions working together to accelerate the transition to clean energy, foster international cooperation, drive innovation, and contribute to sustainable energy policy.
This important milestone reflects a shared commitment to a green, low-carbon, and interconnected future—bridging global vision with national action and opening new opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and technological innovation.
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18-08-2025Professor Phoebe Koundouri has been appointed Visiting Professor at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, and elected Senior Research Associate at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge.
This recognition holds particular significance for Professor Koundouri, as Cambridge is her alma mater, where she pursued her MPhil and PhD in Economics. During her time at Cambridge, she had the privilege of studying, researching, and teaching, supported by both the Peterhouse Scholarship of Excellence and the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust Scholarship of Excellence.
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01-08-2025On 26 July 2025, in an interview with ERT News, Professor Phoebe Koundouri addressed the pressing issue of Greece’s recurring cycle of severe droughts followed by destructive floods. She explained how this pattern is exacerbated by the combined effects of climate change, degraded landscapes, and insufficient infrastructure.
Professor Koundouri emphasised that while effective scientific solutions are available—such as early warning systems and nature-based approaches—persistent political inaction hinders meaningful progress. With the European Union already initiating legal proceedings against Greece for delays in flood risk planning, she stressed the urgent need to move from reactive measures toward proactive, resilience-focused strategies.
These themes are explored in greater depth in her recent article for 360info, “Running dry, then underwater: Greece’s path to building resilience against climate threats”.
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25-07-2025Prof. Phoebe Koundouri recently gave an interview to Liberal - Φιλελεύθερος Εκδοτική Α.Ε. on a challenging yet highly significant topic: U.S. tariffs and their wider economic implications.
She is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to public understanding of such a complex issue.
Prof. Koundouri extends her sincere thanks to journalist Alexandros Velmachos for the invitation.
The full article is available here
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