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EMEA President Prof. Rym Ayadi and EMEA Senior Researcher Dr. Yeganeh Forouheshfar participated in the online workshop “AI and Resilience” which took place on 28 November 2024. The participants of the workshop submitted their papers to "Frontiers Artificial Intelligence Journal" to curate a special edition on Artificial Intelligence. The workshop was moderated by Ekkehard Ernst, Chief of the Macroeconomic Policy Unit, International Labour Organization, President of Geneva Macro Labs and EMEA Advisor. At the workshop, EMEA Senior Researcher Dr. Yeganeh Forouheshfar presented the paper “Enhancing system resilience to Climate Change through Artificial Intelligence: A systematic literature review”. The paper is being co-authored by Prof. Rym Ayadi (Professor, Bayes Business School, Founder & President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA), Omid Moghadas (Université Paris Dauphine - PSL), and Yeganeh Forouheshfar (Senior Researcher, Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA) The paper provides a systematic literature review aims to identify, analyze, and synthesize existing research on AI applications designed to enhance system resilience in combating climate change and facilitating the green transition. The focus is on exploring specific design options and practical use cases that demonstrate the effectiveness of AI in this domain.

I was delighted to co-organize a conference about #NaturalCapital and #HumanCapital with Cedric Serret and Fabio Vitale from BNP Paribas. Thank you Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco and MonacoTech and Monaco Economic Board (MEB) for your support! This morning’s panels were an inspiring journey through the multifaceted dimensions of natural capital: 1. Between COP 16 and COP 29, we examined the critical lessons and progress from past global efforts. These milestones serve as guiding lights for the future, particularly in addressing the cascading effects of climate crises on food security, migration, and international stability. We emphasized the necessity of ensuring financial and operational support for vulnerable nations, so they can transition effectively toward sustainability. 2. Natural Capital and Human Capital brought to life the deep interdependence between nature’s preservation and humanity’s well-being. We heard compelling perspectives on how local communities, grounded in Indigenous wisdom and supported by scientific advances, are central to crafting innovative, sustainable solutions. 3. Finally, Financing Natural Capital highlighted the opportunities in investing in ecosystems, not just as an ecological obligation but as an economic opportunity. We explored how well-targeted investments can generate shared value for local communities, strengthen biodiversity, and mitigate climate change while driving equitable economic development. Today, we reaffirmed a crucial truth: the challenges we face—whether in conserving biodiversity, addressing climate impacts, or fostering equitable growth—are interconnected. They require holistic, inclusive approaches. The voices of local communities and the integration of Indigenous knowledge must remain central to these efforts. Our conversations also underscored that collaboration is not just a necessity but a powerful tool for transformation. By uniting expertise, resources, and innovative thinking, we can turn challenges into opportunities and aspirations into reality. #Nature #Biodiversity #LocalCommunities #IndigenousKnowledge

The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA in collaboration with Clúster Salut Mental Catalunya, the Brain Capital Alliance, the Brain Economy Hub and the South Harbour Research & Development, organised the Panel Discussion: "𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻" at the #WeMindInternationalForum, on 27 November 2024. Closing the session Prof. Rym Ayadi underlined “Investing in brain capital is not just an investment in individual potential but a cornerstone for building a resilient, inclusive, and innovative economy. By integrating brain health, brain skills, science and collaborative ecosystems, Spain can contribute in shaping a future where human well-being and economic prosperity go hand in hand." From his side Dr. Harris Eyre highlighted: “The brain economy transformation can offer Spain a new model for competitiveness. Our brains are essential to the modern economy and acknowledge that people’s cognitive, emotional, and social capabilities are crucial drivers of both productivity and well-being. We would welcome collaboration with Spanish stakeholders to determine contextualized approaches to a brain capital dashboard, a brain economy systems change lab, and systemic investing”. Furthermore, Paweł Świeboda noted: "Given today’s socio-economic pressures and the rapidly changing demographic context, we have no choice but to take bold actions in policy and investment to orchestrate a brain-positive transition. Enabling role of technology is enormous but it has to be channeled to ambitious projects supporting scientific breakthroughs, creating the necessary data platforms and unlocking innovation in digital care." Tiago Fioravanti Zibecchi highlighted the importance of data and the #globalbraincapitaldashboard Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA The global brain capital dashboard is available at https://lnkd.in/gukkdpe6 𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗔 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵: Prof. Rym Ayadi (Chair), Founder and President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA 𝗞𝗲𝘆𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵: Michael L. Morley – Partner in McKinsey & Company’s London office 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Dr. Harris Eyre – Lead and Senior Fellow, Neuro-Policy, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy; Advisor, EMEA ; Executive Director, Brain Capital Alliance • Marta S. Bret – CEO of the Clúster Salut Mental Catalunya • Paweł Świeboda – Founder of NeuroCentury; Advisor, EMEA; Co-founder, Brain Capital Alliance • Marco Mohwinckel – President of Tech Tour, Executive & Advisor to Biotech, Health Tech and Pharma • Tiago Fioravanti Zibecchi – Researcher at EMEA

Pleasure to work with Marta S. Bret Clúster Salut Mental Catalunya #Wemindinternationalforum to build Brain Economy Hub in Spain and beyond for #wellnesseconomy built on #science and #innovation Brain Capital Alliance Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA

Dr. Joao Garcia, Founder of South Harbour Research & Development and Member of the Executive Board of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA participated in the Expert Panel on "New business models" at the  𝗪𝗲𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 on 27 November 2024. He underlined that "Adopting small, consistent lifestyle changes—such as engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining a balanced diet, and staying mentally and socially active—can significantly reduce the risk of developing dementia." The panel included David Igual Molina, Co-founder of Pensium and Igor Dolgushin, CEO, SENSOR23 and it was moderated by Jose Luis Montserrat, Director at Residencial Palau. #WeMindInternationalForum #braineconomy Clúster Salut Mental Catalunya Brain Capital Alliance Brain Economy Hub

The Founder and President of the EMEA, Prof. Rym Ayadi was the keynote speaker of the 𝗪𝗲𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 on 27 November 2024, at the World Trade Center Barcelona. In her keynote speech “Building the future: Brain and Nature Capital as Pillars of a Well-being Economy” Prof. Ayadi underlined: "A well-being economy is not just an aspiration—it is a necessity. By investing in Brain Capital and Nature Capital, we can bridge the gaps of inequality, regenerate our planet, and empower every individual to thrive in harmony with the ecosystems that sustain us." #WeMindInternationalForum #braineconomy Clúster Salut Mental Catalunya Brain Capital Alliance Brain Economy Hub

𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 presents EMEA's vision for a 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 and summarizes some key recommendations EMEA developed through research and projects linked to the eight key #COP29 themes. The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA participated in COP29 Azerbaijan as a partner of the Mediterranean Pavilion coordinated by the Union for the Mediterranean from 11 to 22 November 2024. Rym Ayadi, Grammenos Mastrojeni, Kwame Sarpong Barnieh CPA,CGMA, Harris Eyre, Nathalie Hilmi, Torsten Thiele, Ekkehard Ernst, giovanni ferri, Tiago Fioravanti Zibecchi, Mais Shaban, Nagla Bahr, Vincent Ernoux, Beatrice Moro, Markus H.-P. Müller, Charles KARANGWA, MBA, Sergio Ponsá Salas, George Kremlis, Garyfallia (Fay) Selimi, Kostis A. Tselenis, Dennis Pamlin, Shiva Dustdar, Massamba Thioye, Martin Lukac, Kana Enomoto, Burcin Ikiz, PhD, Julie Hiromoto, FAIA, Yeganeh Forouheshfar, George Christopoulos Download the pdf from: https://lnkd.in/gcF4N-vy

The 29th Conference of the Parties (#COP29) finished on 22 November 2024. In COP29 Azerbaijan the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA was a partner of the Mediterranean Pavilion in the Blue Zone of COP29. On the 2nd week of COP29 EMEA organised and participated in hybrid events in connection with the Mediterranean and other COP29 Pavilions. Check our news for a summary of our events, participations and activities during the second week of COP29 Azerbaijan! #medpavilion, Union for the Mediterranean, UN Climate Change https://lnkd.in/gJdcF2YU

🌟 Concluding Remarks: Prof. Carlo Sessa 🌟 We are honored to announce that Prof. Carlo Sessa, a renowned expert in transport, energy, environment, and urban governance, will deliver the concluding remarks at Sustainability 2.0: Exploring the Future of Regenerative Business. Prof. Sessa is the Research Director at ISINNOVA and a Member of the Executive Board of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association (Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA). With decades of experience in coordinating EU research projects, he has been a leader in fostering citizen engagement and participatory approaches to science, technology, and urban governance, shaping sustainable urban and regional development across Europe. Join us as Prof. Sessa shares his visionary insights to conclude this important event. 📅 When: November 29, 2024 at 10:00 📍 Where: Congress Hall "Constantinus Palace," TAMI Resort, Niš, Serbia 📅 Save the date and register now: https://lnkd.in/dpDJNcvj #CROSSREIS #SustainabilityForum #RegenerativeBusiness #UrbanGovernance #Innovation

Mañana despega en el World Trade Center de Barcelona el primer WEMIND International Forum. Clariane apoya este iniciativa del WeMind Cluster que va a convocar a más de tres cientos congresistas del ámbito de la salud mental, las neurociencias y la longevidad. Estaremos moderando la mesa de Longevidad con Luis Aguera, Pere Bonet y Jesús Antonio Vaquero Cruzado. Tendremos también el honor de presentar la keynote de Adelina Comas-Herrera Comas Antoine Piau Samya Benjelloun Touimi Maria Dolores MONTANER MATAS Nicolas Jurado Miguel Simón Expósito PhD Philippe Morin Ita salud mental Grupo 5 Acción y Gestión Social Seniors Residencias https://lnkd.in/duxjU4zQ