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!
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Upcoming Events
Bologna, Italy
European Population Conference 2026
Online (closed expert workshop)
Expert workshop on food waste emissions methodologies and MRV systems
Heiligenblut am Großglockner, Austria
Forum Anthropozän 2026: IIASA Director General to deliver keynote on the “Good Anthropocene”
Davos- Switzerland
World Biodiversity Forum: Leading Transformation Together
Hybrid: online and at the Austrian Academy of Sciences
Public lecture: Digitalization and AI within planetary boundaries
Aussois, France
Forest and people: from skyview to local dynamics
Dakar, Senegal
Unleashing Africa’s potential: The role of education
Helsinki, Finland
The transformative power of education
Barcelona, Spain
OEMC Final Global Workshop 2026
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Training workshop: Demographic analysis with applications to aging, health, and education
IIASA, Laxenburg, Austria