Climate change, extreme weather, and social inequalities: Thomas Thaler talks to Diskurs. Das Wissenschaftsnetz about perspectives for fair risk management

The climate crisis is changing weather patterns worldwide—and Austria is also experiencing its consequences. In September last year, a once-in-a-century flood showed how vulnerable infrastructure and society are. While the damage remains visible, another question is coming to the fore: Who will receive protection—and who will be left behind?

Discourse. At the beginning of autumn, the Science Network is addressing this imbalance. Thomas Thaler (BOKU Vienna – Institute of Landscape Planning) highlights how social differences determine who is affected by flooding and to what extent. He analyzes the gap between political promises and practical implementation and asks: How can flood risk management be made more equitable – so that particularly vulnerable groups are not overlooked?

When & Where

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
10 a.m.
Via Zoom – to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_cWEi-KwQxa4pJfqieWC_w