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Social transformation and governance

We develop and implement innovative solutions to promote social transformation and build a resilient future.
Social transformation and sustainability

New sustainable mobility Photo: JOANNEUM RESEARCH/Bergmann

Ethical and social responsibility

We play an active role in developing ethical standards for applied research and shape technological change in accordance with the principles of fairness, inclusion and user-centred design.

Preservation of cultural heritage

We preserve our society’s cultural heritage through innovative digital solutions.

  • DIGITAL.culture: Software and databases for cultural institutions
  • VidiCert: Efficient quality assurance for video and film images and sound
  • FAIRmedia: The use of artificial intelligence in the media
  • Graffiti Buster™: Acoustic graffiti detection
  • KLAIS: archivis pro archiving software in the Carinthian provincial archives
  • Projekt AVIMAN: Innovative 4D monitoring of explanted tissues and in-vitro cell cultures
Environmental influences on health
Redistribution and social justice

We assess the social consequences of economic and environmental change in order to ensure equitable participation and the stability of the social fabric.

Economic impacts of climate change

The increasing frequency of extreme weather events highlights the clear economic effects of climate change. Building on climate scenarios, in combination with economic models, it is also possible to estimate future impacts. These results can support investment decisions and the selection of adaptation measures.

  • Weather and climate risk management 
  • WEDDA: Custom analysis of weather risks and demand forecasts for businesses
  • Invest4Nature: Creation of a market for nature-based solutions
  • OPENTUNITY: Opening the electricity ecosystem to multiple actors in order to have a real decarbonization opportunity
  • TRIGGER: Identifying, monitoring and classifying the impacts of climate-related health risks
Socio-economic sustainability assessment

We assess the economic and social impacts of the green transition and carry out environmental life-cycle assessments.

Models to reduce animal testing

We are driving forward the development of innovative alternatives to animal testing, thereby laying the scientific foundations for ethically responsible risk assessment.

Digitalisation in agriculture

Digital governance in agriculture for resource efficiency and security of supply.

Politics and society – products and services

Social transformation and governance

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