Universität Wien

280299 VO Environment, climate, sustainability: from knowledge to action (2025W)

Lecture series of the Environment and Climate Research Hub in cooperation with the City of Vienna

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie-Geophysik und Astronomie
CIRCLE-U
Moodle
We 17.12. 16:45-18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

13.10.2025 - Ballroom, Vienna City Hall (Separate registration required, see below)
22.01.2026 - Ballroom, Vienna City Hall (tbc)
All other lecture units will take place in Lecture Hall 33. Seminar Room 2 will be used exclusively as a backup room.

  • Wednesday 08.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Monday 13.10. 18:00 - 20:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Wednesday 22.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Wednesday 29.10. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Wednesday 05.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Wednesday 12.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Wednesday 19.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Wednesday 26.11. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Wednesday 03.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Wednesday 10.12. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Wednesday 14.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Wednesday 21.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 33 Hauptgebäude, 1.Stock, Stiege 7
    Seminarraum 2 Hauptgebäude, Tiefparterre Stiege 9 Hof 3
  • Thursday 22.01. 16:45 - 18:15 Hörsaal 1 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 Erdgeschoß
    Ort in u:find Details

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The scientific basis of the climate crisis, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution is widely known – as are many of the solutions. The real challenge today is to translate existing knowledge into concrete action. This is where this lecture series comes in.

We will focus on the questions: How do we move from knowledge to action? What can we do – especially in cities like Vienna – to act within the boundaries of the planet and thus shape a future worth living? Who is this ‘we’ anyway – who must and can act? Which actors are needed, what obstacles stand in the way and how can they be overcome? How can cooperation between science and public administration be made more effective?

The lecture series brings together leading experts from science and public administration. Speakers from the University of Vienna, TU Vienna, MedUni Vienna, WU Vienna, ÖAW, HU Berlin and the University of Oslo, as well as representatives of the City of Vienna, will jointly shed light on key topics such as water, agriculture and nutrition, mobility, construction, economy, green and blue spaces, nature conservation, health, consumption, energy and participation.

Each unit consists of two compact inputs (approx. 30 minutes each), followed by a moderated discussion with the students. The overarching story ‘A Day in the Life of a Viennese’ gives the lecture series a local, everyday context. The MOOC ‘Environmental Emergencies: Navigating Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Environmental Pollution’ is available to provide more in-depth information on specific topics.

This lecture series is organised by the Environment and Climate Research Hub (ECH) at the University of Vienna in cooperation with the City of Vienna.

The main language of the lecture series is German, but two of the course units will also be held in English.

Further details on the programme of the lecture series:
https://ech.univie.ac.at/events/lecture-series-environment-climate-sustainability/

Due to organizational reasons a separate registration is required for the kick-off event at the Vienna City Hall:
https://event.ech-vienna.at/ringvo-2025/

Welcome, Circle U. students! Please read the information about this lecture and follow the instructions on the website:
https://ech.univie.ac.at/events/lecture-series-environment-climate-sustainability/

If you have any questions about the lecture series, please write to ringvo.ech@univie.ac.at

Assessment and permitted materials

Performance is assessed in the form of a written multiple-choice exam. The exam is based on the content of the lectures and the materials provided by the lecturers. No aids are permitted.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Minimum requirement: Passing the multiple-choice exam.
Partial credit: For questions with multiple correct answers, partial credit will be awarded. If an incorrect answer is selected, 0 points will be awarded for the corresponding question.
Assessment criteria: Grading is based on the percentage of questions answered correctly:
Very good: ≥ 90%
Good: ≥ 80%
Satisfactory: ≥ 70%
Pass: ≥ 60%
Fail: < 60%

Examination topics

Contents of all inputs of the lecture series and materials provided for each input.

Reading list

The complete list of literature and materials will be provided via Moodle.

Association in the course directory

MES-5; APM-NatWis; WIG; BA-ERD-25.0; UF GW 19; UF GW 02;

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