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, […]

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 […]

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 […]