The Vienna Lecture Series represents a contemporary event format organized by the City of Vienna, offering free admission and facilitating direct engagement with leading scientific voices. These events are held under the invitation of the Mayor of Vienna and the City Councillor for Culture and Science.
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Climate Change in Austria: Challenges, solutions and opportunities (Klimawandel in Österreich - Herausforderungen, Lösungen und Chancen)
The findings of the Second Climate Assessment Report—the most comprehensive scientific work on climate change in Austria—have now been released. Its core conclusions serve as an alarming wake-up call, revealing the full scale of the issue. The impacts of climate change can no longer be overlooked. More than 200 researchers from over 50 institutions contributed to the report's detailed analyses. Furthermore, they propose concrete mitigation measures, which will be the focus of Keywan Riahi's presentation in this Vienna Lecture. One thing is certain: "Decisive action is imperative."
The event will be held in German.
Keywan Riahi has been affiliated with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) since 1997 and has served as the Director of its Energy Program since 2008. He also holds a teaching appointment in Energy Systems Analysis at the Graz University of Technology. Riahi's primary research interests focus on long-term patterns of technological change and economic development, with a particular emphasis on the evolution of energy systems. His work in this field has established him as one of the most frequently cited researchers globally.
Andreas Januskovecz studied forestry at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna. Since 2021, he has held the position of Director for Climate Affairs for the City of Vienna. As the Climate Director, his responsibilities include coordinating all climate governance measures, with particular regard to the city's climate strategy.
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