Maria Gavouneli

Maria Gavouneli

Professor of International Law, Faculty of Law, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Chair, Expert Advisory Board, OECD Crete Centre on Population Dynamics

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens | OECD Crete Centre on Population Dynamics

Professor Maria Gavouneli LL.M. (Cantab), Ph.D. (Cantab);Guggenheim Prize Professor of International Law, Faculty of Law & Deputy Director, Athens Public International Law Center – Athens PIL;Director, Refugee & Migration Studies Hub – RMS Hub, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens OECD Centre for Population Dynamics, inaugural Chair of the Expert Advisory Board Fulbright Scholar – Greece at the University of California Berkeley (2018-2019);visiting professor and lecturer in several universities and research institutions around the world, including The Hague Academy of International Law, the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), Tulane University (USA), the University of Edinburgh (Brodies Lecture), the University of Oxford, the University of Glasgow, the University of Manchester, Utrecht University, the University of Ankara, Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne, Université Paris 2 Panthéon Assas, the NUS Academy of International Law, Académie de la Mer – Monaco;published extensively on the law of the sea, energy and environmental law as well as migration issues. (Global) President, International Law Association;President of the ILA – Hellenic Branch;Vice-president, Hellenic Society of International Law & International Relations;Member of the Board of Directors and ex Director-General, Hellenic Foundation for European & Foreign Policy – ELIAMEP President of the Greek National Commission for Human Rights Member, National Foreign Policy Council, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hellenic Republic Counsel, legal advisor and consultant in energy and environmental matters;arbitrator and STD expert under the EU trade agreements Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur, France

Tuesday 11

  • 13.30 - 15.00

    Adapting labour markets to demographic shifts and increased longevity

    • DEMOGRAPHICS

    location_onCenter of Mediterranean architecture

    Demographic changes are reshaping labour markets as ageing reduces the share of working-age people and increases that of older people, who typically have lower employment rates. Governments must act now, focusing on measures that promote healthy ageing and encourage labour market participation across all groups. Removing barriers to the employment of older workers, including by redesigning labour market institutions, and providing effective lifelong learning that keep skills updated are essential steps in this regard. Such comprehensive policy action can help tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities of a longevity society.