KLIMAWANDEL-WINTERSPORT.AT

This research project will apply this framework in Europe for the very first time. This strategic instrument of planning integrates local knowledge, results of climate change modelling, market research, local and regional quantitative data, and participatory regional analyses, as well as several investigations of the tourists (web-surveys) and serves as the basis for any strategic regional decisions. Its major innovation is that climate research will be integrated into the complex societal evaluation and regional development, and will also included in a new, participatory and action oriented management concept. At the same time, natural science research, social sciences and planning sciences will be integrated in a truly transdisciplinary manner... Any sector specific analysis of the planning instruments applied so far does not completely meet the challenges associated with sustainable spatial development. Several international studies show that efficient and innovative solutions..

Primary location: Vienna Austria