Thomas Madreiter, Planning Director at the Chief Executive Office of the City of Vienna, Executive Group for Construction and Technology

„When tackling the climate crisis, it‘s crucial to keep an eye on the social challenges.“

The current environmental crises – above all the climate crisis – are not so much environmental crises but rather global crises that affect human social life worldwide.

Based on clear strategies and systematic targets, the City of Vienna aims to devote the necessary attention not only to the technical challenges but also to the social challenges involved.

With its Economy, Environment, Politics major, WU Vienna provides an urgently needed new academic program for training experts who have the right skill set for tackling complex problems in an interdisciplinary way and developing sustainable solutions.