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Dr. Dariusz Prasek

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Dr. Prasek is an independent consultant specializing in sustainable financing, circular economy and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas, with experience in over 4,000 investment projects across various sectors. He provides strategic advisory services on topics such as IFIs ESG Policies and Performance Standards, Circular Economy, Green Public Procurement, Sustainable Financing, and Corporate Social Responsibility. He previously served as the Director of Operations at the Environment and Sustainability Department of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), where he was one of the key contributors to the development and implementation of the EBRD’s Green Economy Transition Strategy. Dr. Prasek also worked as an Advisor for the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit) and held academic positions as Assistant Professor at the Warsaw University of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in environmental engineering and has published numerous articles on solid waste management, circular economy, and environmental management. Additionally, Dr. Prasek is a member of several professional organizations, including the Inter-American Development Bank Invest Advisory Panel, Georgian Society of Nature Explorers “Orchis” and the Association of Sustainable Development Experts (ASDE) in Ukraine.
17.25-18.15: The political-policy dimension

Thursday 19th Dec

The political-policy dimension

  • Chair: Mr. George Kremlis, Director, Circular Economy and Climate Institute, EPLO
  • Speakers:
    • Mr. Arif Mammadov – Ambassador of Azerbaijan in Greece
    • Mr. Jan Dusik – Deputy Director General for Climate Action – DG CLIMA
    • Mr. Pedro Escosteguy Cardoso - Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy of Brazil to Athens
    • Ms. Svetlana Zhekova - Vice-President of the UNFCCC Bureau for 2024 on the way to COP29 - Co-chair of the Eastern European Group
    • Mr. Dimitris Kollias – Energy Transition Strategist – Advisor to the Greek Deputy Minister of Energy.

18.15-18.45: The business sector & the energy transition

Thursday 19th Dec

The business sector & the energy transition

  • Chair: Ms. Garyfallia Selimi - Deputy Director, Circular Economy and Climate Institute, EPLO
  • Speakers:
    • Mr. Konstantinos Chatzifotis – EU Affairs Manager, Motor Oil
    • Ms. Monika Stanisheva – Founder of Green Transition Forum
    • Mr. Gianni Chianetta – Chair Greening the IslandsFoundation – Board Member & Secretary Global Solar Council

19.00-19.45: The role of civil society & the cultural dimension: from Dubai & Baku to Belem

Thursday 19th Dec

The role of civil society & the cultural dimension: from Dubai & Baku to Belem

  • Chair:              Prof. Antonia Moropoulou, NTUA
  • Speakers:
    • Princess Dana Firas of Jordan, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, VP ICOMOS
    • Ms. Alexandra Mitsotaki, Chair & Co-Founder World Human Forum
    • Mr. Antonio Jesus Antequera Delgado, General Subdirectorate for Coordination & Management of Cultural Assets, Ministry of Culture of Spain
    • Mr. Andrew Potts, Heritage and Climate Action Advisor, Europa Nostra

19.45-20.00: General Conclusions

Thursday 19th Dec

General Conclusions

  • Mr. Grammenos Mastrojeni – Senior Deputy Secretary General of the Union for the Mediterranean
  • Mr. George Kremlis, Director, Circular Economy and Climate Institute, EPLO