Climate Research Centre
The Ötscher, a mountain in the eastern part of Austria, and its surrounding area will be developed into a research region for the effects of climate change on biodiversity, land use, and society. This project aims at having a model effect for the Alpine region and supporting the achievement of the objectives of the Alpine Convention.
The initiative is an important step towards better understanding climate change, its effects on the Alpine habitat, and working on solutions for the future. The aim is to answer urgent questions of the Alpine inhabitants through applied research and to develop adaptation strategies. Through cooperation with educational institutions, knowledge is passed on. A positive feasibility study for the project is available and first implementation steps have already been taken.
Facts
Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 3
Good health and well-being
Goal 3
Good health and well-being
Quality of life, Spatial Planning, Transport
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
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Quality education
Goal 4
Quality education
Quality of life, Population and Culture, Soil Conservation
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
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Sustainable cities and communities
Goal 11
Sustainable cities and communities
Quality of life, Climate Change, Forests, Mountain Agriculture, Natural Hazards, Population and Culture, Spatial Planning, Transport
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
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Responsible consumption and production
Goal 12
Responsible consumption and production
Climate Change, Energy, Forests, Green Economy, Mountain Agriculture, Population and Culture, Tourism, Water Management
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
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Climate action
Goal 13
Climate action
Quality of life, Energy, Forests, Green Economy, Natural Hazards, Soil Conservation, Spatial Planning, Tourism, Transport, Water Management
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
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Life on land
Goal 15
Life on land
Quality of life, Climate Change, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation, Forests, Mountain Agriculture, Soil Conservation, Water Management
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Partnerships for the goals
Goal 17
Partnerships for the goals
Quality of life, Climate Change, Biodiversity and Nature Conservation, Energy, Forests, Green Economy, Mountain Agriculture, Natural Hazards, Population and Culture, Soil Conservation, Spatial Planning, Tourism, Transport, Water Management
Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
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Gender equality
Goal 5
Gender equality
Quality of life
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
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Decent work and economic growth
Goal 8
Decent work and economic growth
Quality of life, Climate Change, Green Economy, Population and Culture, Spatial Planning, Transport, Water Management
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
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Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Goal 9
Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Quality of life, Climate Change, Energy, Green Economy, Population and Culture, Spatial Planning, Transport, Water Management
Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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Reduced inequalities
Goal 10
Reduced inequalities
Energy, Green Economy, Population and Culture
Reduce inequality within and among countries
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