Dimitrios Anastasopoulos, a Year 10 student at Athens College and CCIR alumnus, has achieved a remarkable milestone in his academic journey. His research paper “Climate Change and The Vulnerability of National Economies: The Case of Egypt and Vietnam” has been accepted for presentation at three separate international academic conferences: the International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC 2023), the 19th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, and the 15th International Conference on Climate Change: Ιmpacts & Responses.
This is a remarkable achievement for a high school student. Conducting research as a high school student can be a challenging task due to a combination of limited experience, resources, time, mentorship, and the rigorous standards for academic research. However, with determination, hard work, and guidance from his mentors, Dimitrios managed to excel in his project and make genuinely meaningful contributions to his fields of study.
At each of these conferences, Dimitrios will be not only presenting on his research, but engaging with leading stakeholders and researchers in the field, including professors from prestigious institutions from UBC, to the University of Nottingham, and the University of Oslo.
Dimitrios has consistently demonstrated a passion for learning and challenging himself. He has received academic excellence awards and high honours from John Hopkins Centre for Talented Youth, including high honours in quantitative ability. In addition, Dimitrios has attended numerous summer schools and online courses to further his knowledge in his areas of interest.
At CCIR, Dimitrios joined the CCIR 1-on-1 mentorship program, where he developed his research paper. His study takes a descriptive approach by collecting and analysing data from credible reports and documents that identify the economic implications of climate change in Egypt and Vietnam. The research thoroughly compares the effects on the two countries, concluding that the benefits of concrete and early action far outweigh the economic costs of not acting.
