Climate change is not just an environmental or economic challenge; it is also a security issue reshaping geopolitical dynamics, including in Greece’s neighborhood. With Greece located in one of the world’s most climate-sensitive regions, the intersection of rising temperatures, environmental degradation, and security demands urgent attention.
Join us for a panel discussion where experts will explore how climate change impacts the region’s human security, governance, and migration patterns. Panelists will analyze environmental degradation, rising temperatures, and climate-driven migration, offering insights into the risks and opportunities for cooperation in mitigating these challenges.
Organized by: the Athens Columbia Global Center & The Earth Commons Greece of Georgetown University
Speakers
Emmanuella Doussis: Professor of International Institutions, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens; Chairholder, UNESCO Chair on Climate Diplomacy
Eleni Myrivili: UN Chief Heat Officer
Peter Schwartzstein: Environmental Journalist and Global Fellow at the Wilson Centre, Author of The Heat and the Fury: On the Frontlines of Climate Violence
Nikos Tsafos: Chief Energy Adviser to the Prime Minister of Greece
Moderator
Ioli Christopoulou: Partner & Policy Director at The Green Tank
Date and Time
Monday, February 17th, 2025, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM)
Location
Alkis Argyriadis Auditorium, Propylaia
Address: Panepistimou 30, Athens
