Green Skills For Cities

Green Skills on the Rise- Promoting climate action through education

WU is pleased to announce the Green Skills on the Rise- Promoting climate action through educationThe Symposium will take place in Vienna on the 22nd November 2023 at 18:00, and will be hosted by the Competence Center for Sustainability Transformation and Responsibility.

As we navigate through a changing climate and rapid globalisation, integrating knowledge from diverse fields becomes essential. What does that mean for education and training? Join our event to discover the potential of transdisciplinary education and help shape a resilient future. We will be exploring the demand for and opportunities of green skills with voices from the private sector, educators, and future professionals. Together we will highlight shortcomings and necessary changes to pave the way for the next generation of changemakers.

Keynote & Panel Discussion

Marie-Sophie Attems, Deputy Head of RCE Vienna & Senior Scientist, WU Vienna

Panel: 
Serafin Gröbner, Deputy Head of Department V 9 – Sustainable Development, Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology, BMK
Bernadette Kamleitner, Vice-Rector for Research and Third Mission, WU Vienna
Kacper Koszarek, Chair of Psychologists for Future Austria
Alessandro Wärzner, L&D, Employee Health & Happiness, People Partnering (HRBP), Refurbed

Moderated by: Laura Hohoff, Sustainability Education Specialist

When? 22nd November 2023, 18:00

Where? Library & Learning Center Ceremonial Hall 1

Registration