The 19th International Conference on Energy and Climate Change is structured over five thematic days, combining policy dialogue, scientific exchange, and stakeholder engagement, with participation from international organizations, academic institutions, and research networks.
Draft Program
Monday 12th October 2026, UNAI SDG Hub Chairs, Co-Chairs
Venue: Old NKUA University premises, 5 Tholou str. “Plaka” (Under the Parthenon, Acropolis)
10.00 – 13.30 Morning Session
14.30 – 17.30 Afternoon Session – Looking forward to the future
Tuesday 13th October 2026 – Cultural event for UNAI SDG Hub Chairs, Co-Chairs
Wednesday 14th October 2026, UNAI SDG Hub Chairs, Co-Chairs, Vice – Chairs
Venue – Old NKUA University premises, 5 Tholou str. “Plaka” (Under the Parthenon, Acropolis)
09.30 – 17.30 13th Green Energy Investments Forum
(Presentations and round table discussions on issues relevant to the “2030-Agenda”, targeting support to less privileged people and societies).
Thursday 15th October 2026 (Venue – “Kostis Palamas” Building)
19th International Conference – Energy and Climate Change – Scientific Sessions
Accepted abstracts for Scientific Sessions
Effective Carbon Reduction Amid the Trade-off between Energy Efficiency and Energy Dependency by Dr. Foteini THOMAIDOU
Climate Disaster Visualization, Geographic Framing, and Public Sustainability Awareness by Prof. Hen FRIMAN, Prof. Vered ELISHAR
Geospatial Optimization of Flight Routes for Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability in Tirana Air Traffic Management by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Luis LAMANI, Dr. Elva LEKA, Dr. Parid ALIMHILLAJ, Dr. Spartak POÇARI, M.Sc. Arla LULAJ
Assessing Riverbank Protection as a Climate Adaptation Measure in an Urban River Corridor: A Case Study from Montenegro by MSc Milena OSTOJIĆ, Prof. Dr Goran SEKULIĆ, Prof. Dr Ivana ĆIPRANIĆ
Experimental Assessment of Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells in a Small Island Developing State: Technical Performance and Energy Transition Implications by Krishna PENTAYAH, Associate Professor. B. Yashwansingh SURNAM, Dr. Rajeshree RAMJUG-BALLGOBIN
Future Hydrogen Scenarios: A Comparative Analysis Between Modelled Projections in the IPCC AR6 Illustrative Mitigation Pathways and Current Announced Projects for Its Production by Prof. Bárbara Brasil MARQUES
Machine Learning Framework for the Sustainable Building Refurbishment by Dr. Olivera EĆIM-ĐURIĆ, Dr. Dejan IVEZIĆ
Water Security under Threat in a Small Island Developing State: A Multi-Source Climate Evidence Synthesis and Adaptation Framework for Mauritius by Mr. Mirnal MUNGRA, Ms. Mreedula MUNGRA
Performance-Normalised Life-Cycle Assessment of Bifacial and Monofacial Photovoltaic Systems in a Tropical Island Grid: A Mauritius Case Study by Mr. Mirnal MUNGRA, Mr. Uddhava DAWOONARAIN
Beyond Incentives: Behavioural, Financial and Institutional Determinants of Residential Photovoltaic Adoption in Mauritius by Mr. Chiranjeev RAMLUKON, Mrs. Hema RAMNARAIN, Mr. Mirnal MUNGRA
Navigating the Barriers and Challenges of Geothermal Development in Taiwan: A Socio-Technical Perspective by Tze-Luen LIN
Targeting energy poverty – the case study of Hungary, László SZABO, Gabriella SZAJKO, Judit BEREI
Water and energy supply systems in Soweto, South Africa and Ede, Nigeria: cross-context insights for sustainable options by Prof. Muchaiteyi TOGO, Dr. Afeez Salami
Friday 16th October 2026 (Venue – “Kostis Palamas” Building)
19th International Conference – Energy and Climate Change – Brokerage event
Accepted abstracts for Brokerage event
Forward-Looking Framework for Accelerating Households’ Green Energy Transition by Dr. Dejan IVEZIĆ, Dr. Marija ŽIVKOVIĆ, Dr. Boban PAVLOVIĆ, Dr. Aleksandar MADŽAREVIĆ, Dr. Dušan MOJIĆ, Dr. Olivera EĆIM-ĐURIĆ
Proactive Community Adaptation to Climate Change through Social Transformation and Behavioural Change by Mr. Iason TAMIAKIS, Mr. Ilias TROCHIDIS
Within the ‘Brokerage event” sessions the “5th thematic workshop Climate, Energy, Mobility Emerging Value Chains – Funding opportunities and Networking” will be held – Co-organized with PRAXI Network and with MarLEN – Maritime Low Emission Network (more details in the next days)
Further details regarding accepted abstracts (Scientific Sessions, Brokerage event), deadline dates, Registration, Scientific Committee, and submission guidelines are available on the conference website at this link 19th International Conference on “Energy and Climate Change”