The de-fossilization of our energy system and of other areas of life can only be achieved through the coordinated use of all available technological and behavioral approaches and resources.
This energy transition therefore requires a comprehensive social negotiation and consensus-building process and thus presents science with interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary challenges.
The symposium will paint a systemic picture of the de-fossilization of the European energy system, with a particular focus on
- potential conflicts that might arise through different perceptions of what constitutes a Just Transition to a de-fossilized future,
- how these challenges can be addressed in policy making processes
- and what role effective communication strategies can play to support the de-fossilization of societies.
We will welcome three distinguished key-note speakers to discuss these important aspects:
- Prof. Tamar Sharon, professor for philosophical ethics and political philosophy, Radboud University, The Netherlands;
- Prof. Miranda Schreurs, professor for environment and climate policy, Technical University of Munich, Germany;
- Verena Mischitz, independent journalist and climate communication expert, Austria.
A panel discussion followed by an open forum for questions will allow for a transdisciplinary interaction with the audience on the systemic nature of the energy transition.
Oktober 28, 2025
2.00 PM
Austrian Academy of Sciences
Sitzungssaal
Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Platz 2
1010 Vienna
