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.
