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Elena-Foteini Psalti

Member of the Public Relations & Communication Team
Elena-Foteini Psalti holds a degree in International and European Studies, along with two master degrees: a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and a Master in the Protection of Cultural Heritage and Natural Monuments from the Effects of Climate Change. She has extensive experience in international relations, communication, project management, and business strategy. Currently, she serves as a Project Manager in the Technical Department of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) and has been collaborating with the UN-level Greek Initiative for the Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage from the Effects of Climate Change for the past four years.
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