ICRE8
ABOUT ICRE8
The International Centre for Research on the Environment and the Economy (ICRE8) is a nonprofit private Research Centre dedicated to interdisciplinary research on sustainable development and management of the Environment, Energy, Economy, Eco-innovations and their electronic versions (hence E8). The overarching goal of the Centre is to promote the understanding and implementation of Sustainable Development, as the only non-self-destructive path of socio-economic development.
Central to the mission of ICRE8 is the pursuit of excellence in conducting and presenting research, and a commitment to exploring relevant environmental, natural resources and energy issues, for a variety of circumstances and stakeholders and across different temporal and spatial scales. In particular, ICRE8 focuses on developing structured and methodologically sound approaches to recognizing, demonstrating and capturing the Total Economic Value of public goods and services, and integrating them in long-run cost benefit analysis, in order to inform sound and sustainable management tools and policy making, while recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of the challeng
The Centre’s research expertise includes financial analysis, socio-economic and econometric analysis, environmental valuation, political and institutional analysis, integrated environmental-economic modeling, cost-benefits analysis, multi-criteria analysis, life cycle analysis, risk analysis, geographical information systems, multi-stakeholder mediations techniques, game theory, information technologies and decision making tools development.
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ICRE8 hosts SDSN Greece, the Greek chapter of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN SDSN Greece), together with the Political Economy of Sustainable Development Lab (PESD) of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). ICRE8, SDSN Greece, PESD and Athena Research and Innovation Center form a cluster of leading research institutes, with a strong commitment to research related to the environment, climate change, energy, sustainability, and innovation, with an exceptional record in attracting research funding, achieving successful completion of influential projects with explicit policy interventions, and producing numerous academic and popular publications.
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Press Release: Participation of the International Cluster for Research on Sustainability Transition at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26)
15/12/2021
This press release outlines the activities and assessments of the International Cluster for Research...
Prof Phoebe Koundouri and Dr Ebun Akinsete had an audience with the ambassador of Nigeria to Greece
29/11/2021
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri and Dr. Ebun Akinsete recently had an audience with the ambassador of Nigeria...
Άρθρο της Καθηγήτριας Φοίβης Κουντούρη στο K-report με τίτλο «Απολογισμός και μηνύματα από την COP26»
14/11/2021
Διαβάσετε την αποτίμηση των εργασιών της Διάσκεψης...
Συνέντευξη της καθ. Φοίβης Κουντούρη στον δημοσιογράφο Γιάννη Πανταζόπουλο στην LiFO
08/11/2021
"Είναι η Σύνοδος της Γλασκόβης η τελευταία ευκαιρία ...
Interview of Prof. Koundouri during Zero Emissions Solutions Conference (by SDSN) at COP26
04/11/2021
Listen to Phoebe Koundouri, Professor of Economics at the Athens University of Economics and Busines...
Article of Prof. Koundouri on CO26 (in Greek) "Challenges and Opportunities for Global Sustainable Development”
31/10/2021
Read the article of Prof. Koundouri on CO26 (in Greek) “Challenges and Opportunities for Globa...
COASTAL latest News – October 2021
03/10/2021
Last 2 months have been very busy for our H2020 COASTAL project. ICRE8 (lead partner) has been...
Sustainable Development Report 2021
10/08/2021
The Sustainable Development Report 2021 presents the SDG Index and Dashboards for all UN member stat...
Cluster for Sustainability Transition: Running Projects & Initiatives
19/07/2021
We are pleased to share with you the list of the running Projects & Initiatives of the Cluster f...
2nd International Conference TMM-CH: Transdisciplinary Multispectral Modelling and Cooperation for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage Rebranding the World in Crisis through Culture
06/07/2021
FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS
COASTAL'S 6TH NEWSLETTER IS OUT!
24/06/2021
We are very pleased to inform you that we have just released the 6th issue of the COASTAL Project Ne...
Article of Prof. Koundouri on SDG Action entitled: “The SDGs are the only road to recovery”
17/06/2021
Read the article of Prof. Koundouri on SDG Action entitled: “The SDGs are the o...
SDSN Greece is looking for the new Network SDSN Youth Greece Network Coordinator!
11/06/2021
Applications are open until 31st July.
Συνέντευξη της καθ. Φοίβης Κουντούρη στη δημοσιογράφο Μαριλένα Αστραπέλλου στο ΒΗΜΑgazino
07/06/2021
Διαβάστε την συνέντευξη της καθ. Φοίβης Κουντούρη σ...
Ιnterview of Prof. Koundouri with the journalist Chrysoula Griva on CNN Greece
27/05/2021
Read the interview of Prof. Koundouri with the journalist Chrysoula Griva on CNN Greece
Call for problem holders and solution providers to tackle water scarcity in Southern Europe
05/05/2021
“Climate Change is the mother of all crises” | LiFO podcast series (14/4/21)
15/04/2021
Listen to Prof. Phoebe Koundouris’s discussion with the journalist Giannis Pantazopoulos on cl...
Webinar “Systemic implementation of Circular Economy in business”
12/04/2021
Upcoming webinar on 23rd of April 2021 by Circular Economy Beacons
UN SDSN Blue Growth Initiative: Call for Collaboration
07/04/2021
UN SDSN Greece and SDSN Black Sea via SDSN Europe are inviting you to participate in the co-design o...
Read why Prof. Koundouri encourages other researchers to publish in Open Research Europe Platform!
05/04/2021
Open Research Europe (ORE) spoke with Toma Susi and Phoebe Koundouri, two of ORE’s Scientific ...
Interview of Prof. Koundouri in the International public press “AQUATECH”
22/03/2021
On the occasion of International Water Day, Prof. Koundouri shares an article of Prof. Dragan Savić...
What is Open Science?
19/03/2021
Did you know Open Science is a policy priority for the European Commission? Why? Because it improves...
An exciting new book, edited by Prof. Phoebe Koundouri, "The Ocean of Tomorrow: The Transition to Sustainability -Volume II"
19/03/2021
Prof. Koundouri says about the book: "As a response to the climate crisis and extensive marine ...
The 17th International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology CEST2021 | Submit your paper until 23 April 2021
19/03/2021
Prof. Koundouri is one of the invited keynote speakers (https://www.cest2021.gnest.org/invited-speak...
Public Hearing of the European Economic and Social Committee on the opinion on "The New EC Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change"
18/03/2021
On 15/3 Prof. Koundouri participated at the Public Hearing of the European Economic and Social Commi...
STATEMENT OF THE LANCET COVID-19 COMMISSION TASK FORCE ON GREEN RECOVERY
17/03/2021
Prof. Koundouri as co-chair of The Lancet COVID-19 Commission Task Force on Green Recovery is please...
GENERIC VISIONS FOR EUROPEAN COASTAL-RURAL AREAS
16/03/2021
ICRE8, scientifically directed by Prof. Koundouri, is excited to participate in the Rural Visio...
News- bulletin of the Nexus Project Cluster – Issue 2 (March 2021)
07/03/2021
As a member of the steering committee of the Nexus Project Cluster Prof. Koundouri is pleased to sha...
Ninth Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) on 20-21 September, 2021
03/03/2021
if you are interested to present your work at the International Conference on Sustainable Developmen...
New Research Topic on Frontiers: "Water-Energy-Food-Health Solutions & Innovations for Low-Carbon, Climate-Resilient Drylands"
19/02/2021
Introducing our brand new Research Topic on Frontiers, entitled "Water-Energy-Food-Health Solut...
Enhancing Global Cooperation to End the COVID-19 Pandemic: Statement of the Lancet COVID-19 Commission
15/02/2021
Read the Lancet COVID-19 Commission Second Statement, “Enhancing Global Cooperation to End the...
Q Open: First articles online
02/02/2021
Explore the first articles published by Q Open, a new open-access journal from the European Agr...
2021 EAERE Summer School
29/01/2021
The 2021 EAERE Summer School will address the topic Design and evaluation of instrument packages for...
Prof. Koundouri was elected Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science
28/01/2021
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri was elected Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. This is indeed on...
The 5th COASTAL Newsletter is out- H2020 COASTAL project
28/01/2021
The 5th COASTAL Newsletter is out, follow the latest progress of our EU H2020 project on coastal-rur...
The Ocean of Tomorrow: The Transition to Sustainability – Volume 2
11/01/2021
The 15th book of Prof. Phoebe Koundouri with the title: "The Ocean of Tomorrow: The Transition ...
2 Αrticles of Prof. Phoebe Koundouri in LAWYER | The Business Magazine
11/01/2021
Read the 2 articles of Prof. Phoebe Koundouri in LAWYER | The Business Magazine
NEWSLETTER September 2020 – December 2020
29/12/2020
Please read our latest news for the period from September 2020 to December 2020 for our Cluster...
UN SDSN announces SDSN Europe
11/12/2020
In order to help UN SDSN take advantage of the EU initiatives (European Green Deal, and th...
ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤΥΑΚΗ ΕΚΔΗΛΩΣΗ: ΝΙΚΟΛΑΣ Α. ΧΡΗΣΤΑΚΗΣ - ΤΟ ΒΕΛΟΣ ΤΟΥ ΑΠΟΛΛΩΝΑ
03/12/2020
Οι Εκδόσεις Κάκτος, τo Public και το Inside Story δ�...
World Leaders Forum: António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General
27/11/2020
This World Leaders Forum will feature a special address by António Guterres, United...
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri wins the first ERC Synergy Grant for Greece
23/11/2020
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri wins the first ERC Synergy Grant for Greece
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri is Sustainability and Policy Advisor of ECOGENIA
18/11/2020
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri is Sustainability and Policy Advisor of ECOGENIA, a start-up NGO in Greece.
Press Release "Innovation and Technology for a Green, Digital and Just Recovery The Greek EIT Ecosystem"
18/11/2020
Read the Press Release!!!
AIMS Women in Science (AIMSWiS) Initiative launches 2nd publication to showcase African Women in Climate Science
11/11/2020
Dr. Ebun Akinsete mentioned in the AIMS most important African Women in Science (AIMSWiS).
To Professor Phoebe Koundouri, Athens University of Economics and Business the prestigious ERC Synergy Grant
06/11/2020
To Professor Phoebe Koundouri, Athens University of Economics and Business the prestigious ERC Syner...
Press Release of the Forth Sustainability Summit - October 2020
03/11/2020
Press Release by European Cluster on Sustainability Transition: UN SDSN Greece, EIT ...
Resource management and sustainable development: A review of the European water policies in accordance with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
17/10/2020
Another high-quality work in Environmental Science and Policy (3*) is out!! Enjoy!!!! Stella Tsani, ...
World Food Day Global Seminar - Countdown to 2030
09/10/2020
October 16, 1945, was the founding date of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). E...
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2020
09/10/2020
Join us online to celebrate the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, 2020...
1st EU Webinar on Innovation Partnership
10/09/2020
THINK INNOVATIVE! UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF THE INNOVATION PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY ...
H2020 COASTAL project 4th Newsletter
09/09/2020
COASTAL is an EU funded 4-year multi-actor Horizon 2020 research and innovation action. The goal of ...
DAFNE Project: Official video
08/09/2020
Decision Analytic Framework to explore the water-energy-food Nexus in complex transboundary water re...
Call for applications for three international science awards
07/09/2020
Deadline: until 11th January 2021 midnight (Paris time) The Agropolis Fondation - Louis M...
5th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity
07/09/2020
This year the 5th World Conference on Marine Biodiversity will be a virtual event (online only)
DAFNE (H2020) Summer School - Interactive Q&A
24/08/2020
The DAFNE approach to understanding and management of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus
Open Vacancy for Senior Private Sector Engagement Specialist
24/08/2020
deadline for applications is on Friday, 4 September 202
A piece by Phoebe Koundouri in today's Greek newspaper "ΤΑ ΝΕΑ"
18/08/2020
A piece by Phoebe Koundouri in today's Greek newspaper "ΤΑ ΝΕΑ": Sustainability i...
5th World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
13/08/2020
On the 19th of August, Professor Phoebe Koundouri is a keynote speaker at the opening inte...
Webinar - Understanding the Circular Economy at system level for business development.
07/08/2020
17 August 2020, 12 CET
Open call for trainers to lead Water Academy organized in Spain, Italy, Greece - New Deadline 7 August 2020
31/07/2020
We are now looking for five skilled workshop trainers to led the virtual Water Academy wor...
Six Transformations to Achieve the SDGs and Support for the European Green Deal: EU Green Deal Senior Working Group for the Energy Transition
31/07/2020
This group will support the implementation of the European Green Deal (EGD) and facilitate the parti...
Webinar for Parliamentarians: COVID-19 and Climate Change
27/07/2020
August 4, 2020 | 8:00 am to 10:00 am EDT | 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm CEST
DAFNE e-Summer School August 2020
27/07/2020
e-lectures downloadable from 27 July 20, Interactive Q&A time 24–26 August 2020
Prof. Koundouri on National TV ERT1 – “EPILOGES” – 11 July 2020
13/07/2020
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri is speaking on National TV – ERT1, about the need for a Sustainable Rec...
University Sector Support to UN Secretary-General’s
10/07/2020
Call for a Decade of Action on the SDGs - 9 and 10 July 2020 UN GENERAL SECRETARY JEFF SACHS AND PR...
Vacancy - Communications Officer
08/07/2020
If you have excellent communications skills, outstanding knowledge of English language and advanced ...
8th Regional Growth Conference 2-4 July Achaia Clauss, Patra
04/07/2020
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participated to two panels in the framework of this conference.
Sustainable Development Report 2020 (SDR2020)
02/07/2020
The Sustainable Development Report 2020 (SDR2020), which includes the SDG Index and Dashboards, is l...
European Semester e-Conference on Greece – 2020
02/07/2020
Online, 1 & 2 July 2020, Organised by: The European Commission in collaboration with The F...
Nizami Ganjavi International Center web conference on 2 July
02/07/2020
On 2 July, Prof. Koundouri participated to the web conference entitled “The Changing World Ord...
Prof. Koundouri participation at Annual Conference of the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
26/06/2020
Annual Conferences EAERE 25th Annual Conference 24 June 2020 - 27 June 2020 Location: Virtual Confer...
1rst Meeting of UN SDSN Lancet Commission on COVID-19 on 23 June 2020
23/06/2020
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri is member of Lancet Commission on COVID-19 , which is directed by UN SDSN and...
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri participation to Global Leadership in the 21st Century Strategies for Transformative Global Leadership
19/06/2020
Global Leadership in the 21st Century Strategies for Transformative Global Leadership e-Conference -...
Enabling Project and CORE Innovation - online discussion on Circular Economy in Greece
19/06/2020
Monday, June 22, 2020 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
8th Conference on Regional Development 2-5 July 2020
12/06/2020
DAY 2 | ΠΑΡΑΣΚΕΥΗ 3 ΙΟΥΛΙΟΥ 2020 11:00 DIGITAL SESSION | ONLINE title in Greek: &laq...
Nizami WEBINAR - 3 June 2020
02/06/2020
Prof. Phoebe Koundouri speech: The role of academia in the implementation of the SDGs through ...
Applications are now open for Pioneers into Practice!
07/05/2020
until 1st June 2020 (Pioneers) or 16th June 2020 (Hosts) to apply!
Sensemaking workshop, online
27/04/2020
On Monday 27th April, a Sensemaking workshop was organized by EIT Climate-KIC
COVID-19 Webinar Series: Session 2 - 27th April 2020
22/04/2020
The COVID-19 global health pandemic is rapidly changing the ways we live and work. In the age of sus...
HAPPINESS AND SUSTAINABILITY AROUND THE EARTH 24-HOUR WEBINAR ON 22ND APRIL
15/04/2020
World-renowned academics and international practitioners from the fields of philosophy, p...
EIT Community shines on Forbes 30 under 30 Europe list
10/04/2020
Eight EIT Climate-KIC innovators are featured in the prestigious list of young entrepreneu...
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ICRE8 Projects
(Horizon 2020) SIMRA : Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas
SIMRA: Social Innovation in Marginalised Rural Areas (H2020) More(Horizon 2020) DAFNE: Decision Analytic Framework to explore the water-energy-food Nexus in complex transboundary water resources of fast developing countries.
Decision Analytic Framework to explore the water-energy-food Nexus in complex transboundary water resources of fast developing countries. More(Horizon 2020) BRIGAID: Bridges the Gap for Innovations in Disaster resilience
BRIGAID BRIdges the GAp for Innovations in Disaster resilience (BRIGAID) H2020 Project aims to provide structural, ongoing support for innovations in climate adaptation by developi... MoreBLUEMED CSA (H2020)
BLUEMED is the research and innovation Initiative for promoting the blue economy in the Mediterranean Basin through cooperation. It is the strategy of reference for the Mediterrane... MoreCollaborating Institutions
