Challenges of a socially just energy and mobility transition

On June 3, 2025, the evening event of the BOKU Energy Cluster took place at the Wilhelm Exner House under the title "Challenges of a Socially Just Energy and Mobility Transition." The event focused on issues of social vulnerability, distributive justice, and societal participation in the energy and mobility transition.

Paul Pfaffenbichler and Olivia Gold from the Institute for Transport Studies presented their contribution, "Climate Neutrality 2040: Socially Just Solutions for Mobility- and Energy-Poor Households in Austria," as part of the TransFair-AT project. The TransFair-AT project develops strategies to achieve climate neutrality in Austria by 2040 in a socially just manner, with a focus on supporting vulnerable groups through fair and participatory solutions in the fields of energy and mobility.

In addition to other engaging presentations by experts from academia and practice, the event featured a panel discussion moderated by Katherina Gugerell, as well as opportunities for networking and informal exchange during the concluding buffet. The event attracted significant interest and sparked lively discussions.

You can watch all the lectures at this Youtube Link (in German): (389) Energiecluster: Herausforderungen einer sozial gerechten Energiewende - YouTube