Good design and environmental sustainability are not contradictory: this is the central message of the “Thinking Ahead” touring exhibition of the German Federal Ecodesign Award. Since 2012, the German Federal Ministry for the Environment and the Federal Environment Agency have been organising the annual competition in cooperation with the International Design Centre Berlin. It is […]

In this seminar, Shanti Gamper-Rabindran will share insights into her book America’s Energy Gamble, which details how political, financial, and legal institutions entrench fossil fuel dependency, but also how efforts to shift to costcompetitive renewable energy have gained traction in the United States. She will also discuss the increasing focus on “decarbonization” strategies that might […]

This lecture series explores and reflects on theoretical and methodological approaches to the profound societal transformation needed for addressing the multiple crises of our society, environment, and economy. The lecture series aims at exploring and reflecting on theoretical and methodological approaches to the profound societal transformation needed for addressing the multiple crises of our society, […]

Die Brixner Philosophietage beleuchten ökologische, soziale und ökonomische Entwicklungen im alpinen Raum aus philosophischer und ethischer Perspektive. Sie richten sich an ein breiteres Publikum und möchten die gesellschaftspolitische Diskussion bereichern. Echt geschlechtergerecht?! Die Brixner Philosophietage 2024 finden vom 13.-14. September statt zum Thema: Echt geschlechtergerecht?! Über Rollenbilder, Machtgefälle und Gesaltungsoptionen ZUM THEMA Ansichten zur Gleichberechtigung und Gleichstellung der Geschlechter polarisieren mehr denn je. […]

Vortrag mit Katharina Block, Umweltsoziologin und Philosophin Der Geologe Paul J. Crutzen versetzte die Scientific Community 2002 in Aufruhr, als er verkündete, dass die Menschheit ein neues Erdzeitalter erreicht habe: das Anthropozän. Er kam zu der Einsicht, dass der Mensch zur stärksten geologischen Kraft geworden ist und sein irdischer Einfluss irreversible Entwicklungen in Gang gesetzt […]

Workshop organized in the framework of the Euregio Project - “Consumer Law and Goals of Sustainable Economic Activities” The seminar entitled ‘Right-to-repair and Consumer Sales Law for a Sustainable Economy’ aims to illustrate the impact of the EU Directive 2024/1799 on common rules promoting the repair of goods on consumer law. Prof. Marco Loos will […]

Public lecture with Romina Rodela, Senior Researcher and Associate Professor in Environmental Governance and Management at Södertörn University, Sweden and UNESCO Chair Fellow Urban areas are facing growing challenges such as climate change, population growth, and the need for sustainable development. In response, "urban futuring" initiatives are emerging, which use speculative thinking and creativity to […]

From autonomous driving to behavioral science in sustainable mobility The academic workshop "Innovations in Transport and Sustainable Mobility" will take place on September 26-27, 2024, at the Noi Techpark Bruneck – Campus Bruneck, unibz. The event will focus on the latest advancements in platforms, autonomous driving, and the integration of behavioral science into mobility solutions. […]

New projects, synergies and opportunities in South Tyrol. The circular economy is a regenerative model that extends the life cycle of products, raw materials, and resources by promoting reuse, recycling, maintenance, and reconditioning. This approach reduces waste and creates new business opportunities but requires a rethinking of production and consumption processes, especially in the construction sector. Challenges include integrating […]

The Upcycling Convention (UpCon) is a platform to connect designer-makers of the upcycling movement with customers, companies, and policymakers, as well as with educational institutions, teachers, and students. We aim to make upcycling more relevant for society as a whole! UpCon seeks to promote sustainable lifestyles and economic practices based on reuse, repair, upcycling, and […]

Vortrag in Zusammenarbeit mit EURAC und der Platform Biodiversität Südtirol. Conferenza in collaborazione con EURAC e Piattaforma biodiveristà Alto Adige. Event website: Calendario eventi - Naturmuseum Südtirol (natura.museum)

The sixt "Action For Climate” edition will deal this year with the theme of “Climate Change and Water”. For this purpose the day will be spent between reports from experts on the subject and visits to lakes and biotopes in Val'Ultimo - Ultental. The AFC is an event aimed at raising public awareness on the […]