Athanasios Sfetsos
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Athanasios Sfetsos is a leading researcher at the intersection of sustainability science, risk analysis, and climate resilience. His work focuses on navigating the complex challenges posed by High-Impact Low-Probability (HILP) events—catastrophic disruptions like climate-induced weather extremes—and their potential to derail global progress. In his highly cited 2022 paper, "SDG Final Decade of Action: Resilient Pathways to Build Back Better from High-Impact Low-Probability (HILP) Events," Sfetsos provides a critical framework for integrating disaster risk reduction into the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This work, with 17 citations, underscores how systemic shocks can undermine decades of development, and offers actionable pathways to "build back better." By bridging the gap between emergency response and long-term sustainability, Sfetsos has become a key voice in shaping resilient infrastructure and policy. His research is essential for students and practitioners seeking to understand how societies can adapt to an era of escalating, unpredictable threats.
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