Phoebe Koundouri

Professor Dr. Phoebe Koundouri is a globally renowned interdisciplinary scientist and visionary leader pioneering sustainable pathways between nature, society, and the economy. 30 years research excellence, 20 books, 800+ papers, 100+ projects, impact 120+ countries. UN SG-appointed Co-Chair 2027 GSDR; Professor AUEB & Visiting Professor Cambridge; Founder AE4RIA Research Centers; President WCEREA; Chair SDSN Global Climate Hub; member leading academies & Nobel Economics Committee.

Breaking the Wall of Urban Water Uncertainty:
Phoebe Koundouri | Project: Water-Futures | Falling Walls Engage Finalist 2026

Water-Futures, an ERC Synergy Grant, brings science, people and finance together to transform urban water systems for a sustainable world. Integrating water, socio-economics, decision sciences, AI and systems innovation, it co-creates climate- and ecosystem-resilient, fair, affordable solutions pathways through stakeholders Living Labs globally. Its open digital commons of data, models, evidence and tools empowers cities to demand transparent, science-based, beyond-GDP, future-ready water decisions for sustainable well-being for generations to come.