George Kremlis
George Kremlis
President
Circular Economy & Climate Institute of the EPLO, Greece
George Kremlis is the Chairman of the Greek Initiative at UN level on protecting cultural and natural heritage from climate change impacts.
He is a member of the Board of the European Public Law Organisation and chairs its climate and circular economy Institute.
He is also a member of the environmental and social advisory council of the EBRD and also currently the Chair of the Bureau of the Espoo Convention, Chair of the MOPs in 2019, elected Chair for the MOPs in December 2020 and re-elected Chair for the period 2021-2023.
He is also the Chairman of the AmCham circular economy committee.
George Kremlis is Honorary Director of the European Commission (EC) and has acted in this capacity as Active Senior responsible for circular economy in the islands.
He was until recently special Advisor to the Greek Prime Minister on energy, climate environment and circular economy issues.
Thursday 11
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08.45 - 09.35
From Cop 28 to Cop 29 and Beyond: Championing Culture-Based Climate Action
Apollon Room | Amalia Hotel
Programming Partners: Europa Nostra & European Heritage Hub
Following the Global Call to Action for Culture-Based Climate Action launched by civil society ahead of COP 28, and the historic launch of the related "Group of Friends" at COP 28 in Dubai, this panel will bring together global and European champions of culture-based Climate Action to build the momentum for formal recognition of the vital role of culture, cultural heritage and ancestral intelligence for a more effective climate action at COP 29 in Baku and COP 30 in Bélem).
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16.15 - 16.55
Innovation and Digital Economy in South East Europe
Amphictyon Hall | Anemolia Hotel, Arachova
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18.50 - 19.30
Challenges to Implement Circular Economy: Is Circular Economy Compatible with Growth?
Karamanlis Hall | European Cultural Centre of Delphi