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Stella Tsani, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, NKUA, invited author of Global Environmental Outlook GEO-7

Stella Tsani, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics, NKUA, invited author of Global Environmental Outlook GEO-7
19.01.2024 - 14.16

Stella Tsani, Associate Professor at the Department of Economics of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Global Young Academy Member, has been invited as lead author of the United Nations Global Environment Outlook 7. With other leading experts in the field, as part of an interdisciplinary team of experts Associate Professor Stella Tsani will develop the chapter on economic and finance systems transformation to meet the necessary environmental and socio-economic sustainability by 2050. Associate Professor Stella Tsani attends the second global authors meeting for GEO-7 in Vienna, Austia, held from 14-19 January 2024, bridging the relevant research and expertise at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with global initiatives and putting it at the service of well-informed scientifically driven highest level of policy making globally.

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Stella Tsani

The Global Environment Outlook (GEO) is often referred to as United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) flagship environmental assessment. The first publication in 1997 was originally requested by Member States. It is a flagship report because it fulfils the core functions of the organization, which date back to the UN General Assembly resolution that established UNEP in 1972. GEO-7 will assess the state and trends on the global environment, the implications for human well-being and the achievement of the SDGs, as well as provide an outlook that provides useful guidance on the possible environmental and socio-economic implications of the transformational changes needed.

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The GEO-7 process involves a world-wide network of authors, fellows, and partners. A transparent nomination process that allows governments and other stakeholders to nominate experts to the process; advisory groups to provide guidance on scientific and policy issues and a comprehensive peer review processes are some of the integral elements of GEO-7. GEO is a consultative and participatory process to prepare an independent assessment of the state of the environment, the effectiveness of the policy response to address these environmental challenges, and possible pathways to achieve various internationally agreed environmental goals. For more information visit: https://www.unep.org/geo/about-geo/geo-process/geo-7-process

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