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Forty global experts from the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) are gathering in Vienna to explore the city’s innovative urban climate initiatives. This pivotal event brings together stakeholders focused on the intersection of digitalization and green technology for sustainable urban development. Collaborating with prestigious institutions from Germany, China, the UK, and Austria, the event aims to develop strategies that leverage digitalization and green technology, emphasizing the crucial role of international cooperation in tackling global climate challenges.
Agenda Highlights
Site visits
- Bereichsleitung Klimaangelegenheiten (City of Vienna, Department for Climate Affairs)
- Vienna Climate Council
- Aspern Seestadt- One of Europe’s most innovative smart city projects, showcasing sustainable urban development in action
Expert Workshop at IIASA
Engage in in-depth discussions and collaborative strategy-building at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), where experts will work alongside prestigious institutions to craft actionable strategies for leveraging digitalization and green technology in urban settings.
To learn more about this project, check out the first installment of Urban Futures Hub Series.
The outcome of this international collaboration will be a policy report, scheduled for publication by the end of the year. Stay tuned for updates!
Upcoming Events
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) & Online
German IIASA Networking Event: "Systems analysis for a sustainable and peaceful future"
Groningen, The Netherlands
‘Towards Net-Zero through a Circular Economy: the consumer and business perspectives’ Stakeholder Workshop
Online and Austrian Academy of Sciences (Doktor-Ignaz-Seipel-Platz 2, Vienna)
Human Agency to Navigate the Anthropocene
Humboldt University of Berlin