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18-19 November 2025
Shaping the Future through Science Diplomacy
Ljubljana
Conference on Shaping the Future through Science Diplomacy: from global dialogue to regional action co-organized by the UNESCO regional bureau for South East Europe and the UNESCO National Commission of Slovenia. Prof. Doussis had the pleasure and the honour to be the keynote speaker in the first session - Advancing Science Diplomacy to tackle climate risks in South East Europe.
Monday, 3 November 2025
Green City, Vibrant City
Kifissia
Professor Doussis participated in the conference "Kifissia: Green City, Vibrant City", organized as part of the 2nd Kifissia Climate Week. The session explored innovative strategies for sustainable urban development and examined how climate resilience can be effectively implemented at the local government level.
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UNESCO General Conference
Samarkand
Representing our UNESCO Chair on Climate Diplomacy of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Monday, 3 November 2025
Ambassadors Circle
ELIAMEP
As part of its “Ambassadors Circle” series, ELIAMEP had the pleasure of hosting a closed discussion with H.E. Ambassador Paulo Roberto Caminha de Castilhos França, Ambassador of Brazil to Greece.
The discussion focused on the expectations and challenges in the lead-up to COP30, highlighting Brazil’s priorities and perspectives ahead of this major global climate conference.
The event was moderated by Professor Emmanuela Doussis, Senior Policy Advisor and Head of the Climate & Sustainability Programme at ELIAMEP.
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
80th Anniversary of the United Nations
Sincerely thankful to Dimitris Fatouros, Communication Officer for Greece and Cyprus at the UN Regional Information Centre (UNRIC) in Brussels, for his insightful lecture marking the 80th Anniversary of the Founding of the United Nations.
17-18 October 2025
2nd YCDF Regional Conference
The 2nd Youth Climate Diplomacy Forum (YCDF) Regional Conference took place under the auspices of the UNESCO Chair on Climate Diplomacy. YCDF brings together young professionals from Southeast Europe to exchange, collaborate and better understand the science and politics of climate change and the diplomacy that links them.
Monday, 29 September 2025
Climate Crisis in the Mediterranean: Greece and Cyprus
The event took place at the "House of Cyprus" in Athens. The discussion focused on the climate crisis and potential strategic pathways for collaboration between Greece and Cyprus, specifically regarding the implementation of joint solutions and resilient infrastructure.
The event was organized through a partnership between the AKTI Project and Research Center, ELLINIKI ETAIRIA (ELLET) – Society for the Environment and Cultural Heritage, and the House of Cyprus.
The panel featured Nikos Chrysogelos, Deputy Mayor of Athens for Climate Change and Civil Protection, Professor Emmanuella Doussis, sharing insights on climate diplomacy, and Miltiadis Lazoglou (ELLET) discussing climate infrastructure applications. The discussion was moderated by journalist Dina Karantziou. Special thanks to Diomeded Nikitas, Director of the House of Cyprus, for his warm hospitality and support.
“The climate is changing, do we care?”
23-24 September 2025
Climate-resilient Regions through Systemic Solutions and Innovations
Brussels
Discussion of the final outcomes of the ARSINOE project aimed at creating climate-resilient regions through systemic solutions and innovations.
Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Multilateral Aspects of Climate Change: Challenges to COP30
Rio de Janeiro
Prof. Emmanuella Doussis participated in a panel with three wonderful and inspiring women, Izabella Teixeira, Former Brazilian Minister of Environment and Member of CEBRI's International Advisory Board, Maria Isabel Ortiz Mantilla, State Representative and Chair of the Environment Committee at the Congress of the Mexican State of Guanajuato, Mexico and Marianne Albuquerque, Professor at the Institute of International Relations and Defense at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and Senior Fellow at CEBRI. They discussed the multilateral aspects of climate change and the challenges ahead to COP 30 in the context of the XXII Forte International Security Conference - Beyond the Tipping Points, organized by KAS Brazil.
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Conference on Nature Restoration Law
Milano
Conference on Nature Restoration Law organized by the University Milano Bicocca where the topic of discussion was the Member States' experiences concerning the implementation of the current biodiversity protection frameworks and the new constraints following the adoption of the EU Nature Restoration Law.
Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Faculty Club, Kostis Palamas Building
Α discussion with Professor Daniel Bodansky, organized by the UNESCO Chair on Climate Diplomacy, on the occasion of the publication of the second edition of "The Art and Craft of International Environmental Law".
From the role of courts and tribunals in international environmental protection to the concept of effectiveness of international environmental law and the increasing role of non state actors in environmental governance, Professor Bodansky provided a significant opportunity for reflection and contemplation on the role of international law in environmental protection.
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Honorary Award for Outstanding University Teaching.
It was with great pleasure that I received the honorary award for outstanding university teaching.
My sincere thanks to the university authorities, as well as to my colleagues and to the students who nominated me. I commit to continue to provide insightful teaching and many more activities that open up scientific paths, inspire and guide students in their research.
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With great pleasure Prof. Doussis received the honorary award for outstanding university teaching.
Sincerely thankful to the university authorities, as well as to her colleagues and to the students who nominated her. She commits to continue to provide insightful teaching and many more activities that open up scientific paths, inspire and guide students in their research.
Friday, 28 March 2025
Friday, 28 March 2025
ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES OF THE COLLEGE OF ATHENS - COLLEGE OF PSYCHICO (SAKA) Conference for the Environment
ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES OF THE COLLEGE OF ATHENS - COLLEGE OF PSYCHICO (SAKA) Conference for the Environment
Module 1: Energy at the limits: Planning in Climate Crisis Conditions
Speakers: Costas Cartalis, Prof. Yannis Maniatis, Dimitri Lalas '60, Nikolas R. Aris Tsikouras '91
Coordination: Emmanuella Doussis
Warm thanks to the speakers for their substantial contributions and the discussion that followed as well as to the Athens College - Psychiko Alumni Association for the excellent cooperation.
Friday, 21 February 2025
EU Climate Pact National Event 2025
A Climate Pact for People and Planet
Inclusive Actions ~ Shared Solutions
Goethe-Institut, Athens, Greece
Participation in the discussion on the role of climate diplomacy in moving climate action forward organized by INZEB - EU Climate Pact at the Goethe Institute.
Monday, 17 February 2025
Rising Temperatures, Rising Tensions – What Are the Security Implications for Greece and its Neighbors?
Prof. Doussis participated in the panel discussion titled "Rising Temperatures, Rising Tensions – What Are the Security Implications for Greece and its Neighbors?" hosted by the Athens Columbia Global Center, in collaboration with the Earth Commons of Georgetown University.
The panel explored pressing questions around the security challenges posed by climate-driven migration, border tensions, and the need for regional cooperation to ensure stability and resilience.
The event is available here.
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in which I participated in 2024
21 December 2024
Hellenic Society of International Law & International Relations
Panteion University
At the annual conference of the Society of International Law & International Relations, Prof. Doussis had the pleasure of moderating the session on the role of international law and diplomacy in addressing climate change. The panel discussed recent developments in the field of negotiations under the UNFCCC, how climate change affects migration, and the increasing activity of national and international courts.
November 1-2, 2024
November 1-2, 2024
1st Youth Climate Diplomacy Forum Conference
1st Youth Climate Diplomacy Forum Conference
Under the auspices of the UNESCO Chair on Climate Diplomacy
Under the auspices of the UNESCO Chair on Climate Diplomacy
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
The main aim of this initiative is to bring together young professionals from the region and beyond to exchange practices and ideas on how to improve the role of youth in climate diplomacy and create a network in a region highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
November 13-14, 2024
November 13-14, 2024
9th International Conference on European Studies (ICES’24) in Tirana, Albania, on “EU Integration of Western Balkans: Dynamics and Challenges”
9th International Conference on European Studies (ICES’24) in Tirana, Albania, on “EU Integration of Western Balkans: Dynamics and Challenges”
The conference was hosted by EPOKA University, in collaboration with the Magna Charta Observatory, the Center for Southeast European Studies (University of Graz, Austria), and the Faculty of Political Sciences (University of Belgrade, Serbia). The event was part of the Jean Monnet Module “EU Integration of Western Balkans: Patterns and Issues,” coordinated by the Center for European Studies at EPOKA University and co-funded by the European Commission.
Prof. Doussis participated as a Keynote Speaker delivering a speech on the topic "the Bumpy Road to Climate Neutrality and Just Transition: Challenges for the Western Balkans”.
Wednesday, 2 October 2024
Wednesday, 2 October 2024
ARSINOE - General Assembly, Cagliari
ARSINOE - General Assembly, Cagliari
It was a pleasure to reconnect with wonderful and creative colleagues and discuss the outcomes of the ARSINOE project aimed at creating climate-resilient regions through systemic solutions and innovations.
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Impact Hub Athens
Impact Hub Athens
Discussion about the climate crisis and potential ways of international cooperation at the Turkey Europe Forum organized by Stiftung Mercator. Emmanuella Doussis & Ioannis Grigoriadis, coordinated by Talya Aydin. Our session began with the movie "Wine dark sea" directed by Nefin Dinç, which captures the main transformations observed in the Eastern Mediterranean because of climate change and their impacts not only on biodiversity and the ecosystems but also on productive sectors of the economy, such as fishing, agriculture, and tourism. Overall, throughout the film, Nefin builds to her most controversial and at the same time exciting idea: that we can seize the existential crisis of climate change to transform our troubled relations in the Eastern Mediterranean to something radically better. The climate change example is especially apt to illustrate that we are in the same boat. It is simply impossible to face climate change challenges in the region through isolated actions.
6/7/2024
6/7/2024
Dialogues of Nisyros
Dialogues of Nisyros
Discussion on climate change management, GR-eco islands and island sustainability.
Monday, 8 July 2024
Monday, 8 July 2024
Opening ceremony of the 3rd Summer School on Refugee and Migration Studies
Opening ceremony of the 3rd Summer School on Refugee and Migration Studies
NKUA and Harvard University, Athens
NKUA and Harvard University, Athens
The aim of this activity is to develop a thorough understanding of the key legal, political, medical and communication aspects of existing global and regional migration flows and patterns. From the global architecture of contemporary migration to emerging conceptual and policy challenges, legal & policy frameworks and state practice, the role of public health in migration settings, the role of media to the role of NGOs and host community solidarity in driving migration policies. Distinguished academics, researchers and practitioners will shed light on these issues, while the participants will have the opportunity to interact with local organizations and discuss challenges and practices from the field.
An interesting discussion was held with Professor Dimitris Kairidis, former Minister of Migration on migration policies and the challenges ahead.
In the afternoon four NGOs visited the premises of NKUA to present their mission, goals, and challenges to all our participants through a group discussion.
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Wednesday, 10 July 2024
Day 3 of the Summer School on Refugee and Migration Studies, a joint collaboration between the NKUA and Harvard University
Day 3 of the Summer School on Refugee and Migration Studies, a joint collaboration between the NKUA and Harvard University
Athens
12 July 2024
12 July 2024
Summer School on Refugee and Migration Studies
Summer School on Refugee and Migration Studies
Last session in Athens with a discussion on climate migration and a workshop on negotiating the COP29 agenda.
This seminar aimed at providing provide an understanding of the relationship between India and the European Union, covering key areas of partnership and cooperation.
18/7/2024 RMS summer school
Wonderful conversation with Professor Khatharya Um, UC Berkeley, the first Cambodian American woman to receive a PhD and the first Cambodian to join the Berkeley faculty, on her journey as a refugee to academia, on her book "From the land of shadows: war, revolution and the making of the Cambodian diaspora" and on critical refugee studies collective.
A group of students from the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, in January 2024, handed over to the Mayor of Athens, Prof. Haris Doukas, the Green Pact for Athens with policy proposals for mitigating climate change, adapting to its effects as well as horizontal issues of information, awareness, and education. The Pact was produced by 60 students who participated in the Climate Change Assembly within the ARSINOE - Climate Resilient Regions framework through the Systemic Solutions and Innovations (Horizon 2020) program. The students worked in groups, recorded the existing actions, and formulated specific proposals for reducing energy consumption, the circular economy, transport, infrastructure, vulnerable groups, etc. Prof. Emmanuela Doussi, Dr Othon Kaminiaris, and PhD candidate Ion Vallianos accompanied the students at the Town Hall.
Prof. Doussis participated in the panel "Climate Diplomacy: Young Leaders Take the Floor" at the UNFCCC COP28 in Dubai in December 5, 2023. The panel was organized at the Greek Pavilion and it was under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Environment & Energy and the UNESCO Chair on Climate Diplomacy. You can watch the discussion at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGG9MjQ3Lc8 (from 10.18.00 to 11.02.00)
Prof. Doussis has been acting as Advisor to the rapporteur of the European Economic and Social Council's own-initiative opinion on climate diplomacy. The first public hearing was held on May 3rd, 2023. The second meeting was on September 6th, where the discussions on the initial draft of the opinion took place. On September 28th, she participated in the External Relations Section meeting of the EESC. The final document, adopted on December 14th, is available here.
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