Program
3 days full of exciting contributions
The KlimaZukunft Austria 2025 offers an inspiring program with lectures and panel discussions.
Experts will present current and sustainable approaches to the topics of energy, housing, mobility, lifestyle and the future.
The keynote provides an overview of the diverse career opportunities in the sustainable economy. It deals with the growing demand for specialists in areas such as renewable energies, environmental management and sustainable agriculture. It also provides insights into the necessary qualifications and training paths.
This lecture is about the diverse opportunities and perspectives that a master's degree in the field of environmental and sustainability offers. You will learn how such a course of study gives you the knowledge and skills you need to become an “environmental professional” and actively develop solutions to global ecological challenges.
This panel discussion addresses which professions are necessary to respond to the challenges of climate change. It’s about how targeted training and further education as well as new professional profiles can help create sustainable solutions.
The keynote speech will emphasize the urgency of climate protection by presenting the latest scientific findings and their far-reaching effects on the environment and society.
The lecture offers insights into the principles of sustainable and responsible climate reporting and shows how journalists can contribute to reflecting the urgency of the climate crisis appropriately in the media.
This lecutre will show how cities can be made greener through innovative approaches in the areas architecture, energy, mobility and infrastructure. You will gain insights into concrete examples and best practices that show how cities around the world are tackling climate change while improving the quality of life of their inhabitants.
This lecture will focus on the role of political measures in climate protection, how collective empowerment works against climate-damaging behavior and what role CLAW plays in supporting climate lawsuits.
The lecture will cover the latest technological developments that will transform future industries and societies. Advances in areas such as artificial intelligence, renewable energy and sustainable technologies will be presented, offering innovative solutions to global challenges.
The presentation focuses on the role of regional planning in tackling the climate crisis. It will shed light on how regions can counter the consequences of climate change through forward-looking planning and coordinated action.
This presentation highlights the ten measures that are being implemented as part of the Waldfonds to meet the challenges of climate change. The focus is on reforestation, the creation of climate-resistant forests, the prevention of forest fires and the conservation of forest biodiversity. Find out how these measures help to make forests fit for the future and secure their role in the ecosystem.
The presentation will highlight the growing career opportunities in sustainable professions and offer insights into the qualifications required as well as the benefits and challenges of these professions.
The lecture will highlight the importance of biodiversity for the ecological balance and quality of life on our planet. The focus will be on how human activities affect biodiversity and what measures can be taken to support biodiversity conservation. Practical approaches will be presented that help to protect habitats and promote sustainable practices.
In this panel discussion, experts will discuss how a sustainable society can be shaped by talking about approaches to resource conservation, innovative technologies, environmentally friendly practices and social responsibility.
The presentation explains how insect breeding can effectively convert organic waste into valuable raw materials and thus play an important role in the circular economy.
Moderated by Mag. Gudrun Kreutner-Reisinger:
In this panel discussion, experts explain the increase in heat-related illnesses, the spread of infectious diseases due to changing climatic conditions and the health consequences of air pollution. Psychological stress caused by climate change will also be discussed.
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The lecture will deal with the latest developments and technologies in the field of energy storage, which play a central role in the energy transition and the expansion of renewable energies. Topics could include the different types of energy storage systems such as batteries, pumped storage power plants, and new technologies such as hydrogen storage or supercapacitors.
This presentation will introduce the various subsidies available for the energy-efficient refurbishment of buildings. Practical tips on how to apply and advice on how to make optimum use of the subsidies to reduce refurbishment costs will also be discussed.
The presentation will focus on the use of wind energy as a sustainable energy source. It will also address the benefits of wind energy, such as its ability to provide continuous energy and contribute as a reliable source of renewable energy. However, in addition to the benefits, the challenges and environmental impacts will also be addressed.
This panel discussion will discuss how renewable energies can help reduce greenhouse gases and what challenges and opportunities exist for their expansion and further integration into our energy system.
The presentation will present a successful example of biogas plants specifically designed for agricultural operations. Best practices for the design, installation and operation of biogas plants will be explained, including the selection of suitable substrates, the optimization of the fermentation process and the use of the energy produced.
In 14 hours, the sun supplies as much energy as all households and businesses need for heat throughout the year. We should use them instead of burning enormous amounts of oil and gas for hot water and heating.
The lecture highlights how energy can be efficiently used and recycled in a circular system in order to conserve resources.
This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of modern technologies and best practices for improving the energy efficiency of buildings.
The challenges in terms of climate protection and energy supply security are diverse. The building sector is responsible for around 35-40% of carbon emissions! The savings potential is enormous and climate neutrality in the building sector is absolutely necessary. The passive house standard can make an important contribution to this, because the most sustainable energy is the energy that doesn't have to be generated in the first place. “Energy efficiency is the first renewable energy!” With the passive house concept, energy consumption can be reduced by up to 90% compared to existing buildings; compared to national requirements, the passive house is 3-5 times more efficient!
As an independent building concept based on physical principles, it can be used globally, offers the highest level of comfort, the best comfort and represents the economic and ecological optimum. Quality is the key to success, both in planning and in execution, but also with the components and people.
The connection between efficiency and renewable energies will determine the future of the building sector and the passive house has been showing how this can work for over 30 years. New construction and renovation, residential and non-residential buildings, Arctic and tropics, winter and summer, solid construction and lightweight construction – everything is possible. The passive house is a scientifically validated holistic building concept, tried and tested in practice worldwide, robust, low-tech, healthy, comfortable, cost-effective, climate-neutral and fit for the future.
In this lecture, an overview of the concept will be given, tools will be presented and implemented examples will be shown.
The presentation deals with the development and advantages of smart grids. It explains how smart grids can use modern technologies to make energy distribution more efficient and flexible, better integrate renewable energies and increase security of supply.
The lecture will examine the role of new and advanced technologies in ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply. Innovative solutions such as advanced energy storage technologies, smart grids and renewable energies such as solar and wind power will be presented. The focus is on how these technologies can help increase energy efficiency, improve the integration of renewable energies and make the energy supply future-proof.
The lecture shows where it is easy to save energy within your own four walls: in heating, electricity and hot water. Saving energy means reducing the use of resources and using less fossil energy. This is not only good for your wallet, but also for the climate. The concept of the ecological handprint as a supplement to the ecological footprint is also explained.
The lecture offers practical tips for implementing a redevelopment and explains how to successfully carry it out step by step.
The climate crisis can only be overcome by transforming the existing city. New construction, no matter how well built, is just the icing on the cake! We must learn to recognize the value of what already exists and use its potential for a good life for all.
The lecture explains how solar panels are installed on roofs to generate solar energy and convert it into electricity. It covers the benefits of solar energy, current technologies and practical tips on installation and integration into the electricity grid.
The lecture presents various funding programs and financing options that help owners to renovate their buildings in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner.
In this panel discussion, experts from various disciplines exchange their views on future building construction.
The lecture will examine how green roofs can help solve urban problems. It will show how these green spaces improve the urban microclimate, increase air quality and manage stormwater more efficiently. The lecture will also highlight the benefits of green roofs for the energy efficiency of buildings, provide insights into successful implementations and discuss the challenges and solutions in the planning and maintenance of green roofs.
The lecture shows how gardens can be adapted to the challenges of climate change. Practical tips and techniques will be presented on how to make gardens more resilient to extreme weather conditions and environmental influences through targeted plant selection, water-saving irrigation systems and sustainable maintenance methods.
The lecture highlights how the generation of renewable energies must also take the environment and nature into account. In order to make do with the quantities that can be made available, energy efficiency is the highest priority.
This panel discussion will examine the feasibility and challenges of energy-independent living. Experts will discuss how realistic it is to supply houses and apartments entirely with renewable energy, which technologies make this possible and which economic and practical hurdles must be overcome.
Der Vortrag beschäftigt sich mit den verschiedenen Arten von Verpackungen, die wiederverwertbar sind, und deren Bedeutung für den Umweltschutz. Der Fokus liegt auf den Vorteilen der Verwendung recyclebarer Verpackungen, wie der Reduktion von Abfall und der Schonung natürlicher Ressourcen. Zudem werden Herausforderungen und Einschränkungen angesprochen, wie die Notwendigkeit der richtigen Trennung und Aufbereitung der Materialien.
The lecture deals with the development and implementation of networked transport systems. Innovative technologies and concepts that enable efficient, sustainable and intelligent mobility in urban areas are presented, as well as the advantages of these systems for traffic safety, environmental protection and quality of life.
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This keynote addresses the topic of e-mobility and focuses on current strategies and measures to promote electromobility as well as the development of infrastructure for e-vehicles.
Learn how smart charging solutions in urban areas and at scale not only efficiently power electric vehicles but also actively contribute to stabilizing power grids and energy markets. Discover how dynamic load management drives the mobility transition sustainably – forward-looking and innovative!
The panel discussion will address the perspectives and challenges of climate-conscious mobility. The experts will discuss strategies for reducing CO2 emissions in transport, the integration of sustainable transport solutions and the practical challenges in implementing environmentally friendly mobility concepts.
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The lecture explains the concepts of recycling and upcycling and their role in conserving resources and protecting the environment.
The lecture deals with the integration of sustainable and environmentally conscious investment strategies into personal financial planning. The lecture explains how investors can align their financial goals with a commitment to environmental and social responsibility.
Viktoria Peschl presents her sustainable fashion label "Viktoria & Viktor" and Lisa Schneider presents her sustainable fashion label "Soova Kindermode".
The lecture shows how slow fashion principles contribute to promoting environmental awareness and ethical production in the fashion industry.
The lecture addresses the transition from a linear economic model based on consumption and disposal to a circular approach that conserves resources and minimizes waste. Sustainable action is not a sacrifice, but the path to clean air, fresh water, fertile soil and respectful and safe coexistence. It is up to all of us to lead the way, to create visions for the future and to shape our world in a sustainable and positive way.
This lecture highlights the central role of the oceans for the survival of mankind, as every second breath comes from the sea. It shows how crucial the oceans are for the climate, the air we breathe and the health of our planet. The message of the lecture is: if the sea dies, mankind dies. Through conscious decisions and small changes in everyday life, each of us can contribute to saving the oceans.
It is nothing new that climate protection is currently the biggest challenge. But perhaps tourism, and especially the mobility of travel, also makes a major contribution to climate change.
We can all contribute to climate protection and thus the preservation of our favorite destination by making conscious decisions when planning our vacation.
In the panel discussion, approaches and challenges for environmentally conscious travel practices will be discussed. The experts will discuss how travelers and tourism providers can work together to reduce the carbon footprint, what sustainable travel options are available and how tourism can contribute to the preservation of nature and culture.
The circular economy is of central importance to us and we are committed to building a consumer-friendly and efficient single-use deposit system, which at the same time reduces waste in nature. It is also particularly important to us to make the valuable resources of metal and plastic available to producers for new beverage bottles and cans. Resource conservation and sustainability are important topics that are very important not only to us, but also to the Austrian population.
It is up to each individual to bring about positive change with their actions. Planet Matters inspires young people through social media to move from standstill to action and see environmental protection as a fulfilling task - even simple actions like picking up trash in nature make a real difference.
The presentation offers practical tips and strategies for minimizing waste and promoting a sustainable lifestyle. It explains how individuals can implement a zero-waste approach by making targeted changes to their consumer behavior and lifestyle in order to reduce waste and conserve resources.
In this presentation, the Biohotel Retter provides insights into environmentally friendly hotel concepts and sustainable practices. Innovative approaches to the integration of nature, energy efficiency and resource conservation will be presented, enabling guests to enjoy an environmentally conscious stay.
In a world where sustainability and environmental protection are becoming increasingly important, green marketing is becoming a central component of responsible corporate management. This presentation highlights how targeted, authentic marketing strategies can not only improve a company's image, but also actively contribute to conserving resources and protecting our planet.
In recent years, livestock, especially cattle, have not been left in a good light. They are seen as the epitome of climate change and damage. Georg Fleckl, Sustainable Food Manager, explains that this does not have to be the case.
This presentation highlights new ways of urban mobility, including car sharing, bike sharing and other innovative mobility concepts. The advantages and challenges of these systems for sustainable urban development and the improvement of transport infrastructure will be discussed.
This panel discussion is about how conscious nutrition can both reduce the ecological footprint and promote sustainable, humane agriculture.
Nutrition is an essential lever through which consumers can influence environmental protection. It’s not just about keeping the ecological footprint of consumption as small as possible.”
Program subject to change and additions.
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23-26 January 2025
MARX HALLE Vienna
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