Through its activities, the CCCA also connects other networks and partners that are not anchored directly in the research environment, but contribute significantly to raising awareness and knowledge transfer through their activities.
If you're interested in cooperating or partnering with the CCCA, send an email to the CCCA office at info@ccca.ac.at.
Climate Lab is an inspiring place for innovative and bold alliances, working to achieve climate neutrality goals as quickly as possible. They're shaping new ways of collaboration between businesses, start-ups, civil society, science, and the public sector. They offer a platform for leading companies and key public administrations in Austria; programmes for promising start-ups and scale-ups across Europe; and an inspiring space for working, thinking, meeting, and doing things at a special location in Vienna.
The Disaster Competence Network Austria sees itself as a competence network between research institutions and stakeholders, and is organised as an open, non-profit association under academic leadership. The core idea behind the network is to pool scientific and technical expertise in Austria in the field of safety and disaster research, and to act as an academic point of contact and cooperation partner for the public and private sectors.
The Austrian Research Promotion Agency FFG is all about what people make of their potential. Since its founding in 2004, the FFG has supported over 60,000 companies, universities, research institutions, and organisations across more than 65,000 funded projects. In doing so, science and research have produced numerous innovations that have set the course for the future. The FFG advises the brightest minds and creates financial room for new ideas. It builds networks across borders, helping not only organisations to grow, but also the people behind them.
From trend to fundamental attitude. As a non-profit association, Hallo Klima! connects people who want to stand up for preserving the foundations of life on our planet, and offers easy access to information about climate change as well as tips for a more climate-friendly everyday life. In the Hallo Klima! workshops and talks, they share important facts, knowledge, and a wide range of know-how on the topic.
The Climate and Energy Fund is a fund of the Austrian federal government. Together with the domestic economy, the research community, and the people of Austria, the Climate and Energy Fund finds innovative answers to the climate crisis, strengthens the economy, and promotes quality of life and prosperity. Their focus is on developing a climate-neutral economy and society by supporting the innovative capacity of domestic businesses. The Climate and Energy Fund is the first port of call for bringing climate innovations to national and international markets.
The mission of the Klimaschutzakademie is to secure a liveable future for us and future generations.
For the business world, this means questioning existing business models, dramatically reducing greenhouse gases, and implementing green innovations. The Klimaschutzakademie helps companies take concrete steps on the path towards a more sustainable future. The core of their work lies in combining knowledge transfer with practical implementation expertise — from practice, for practice.
There's a lot of talk about the climate crisis. But not enough is being done. Political frameworks are lacking, the transformation of the economy is happening too slowly, and polarisation is on the rise. As an independent voice in the Austrian climate debate, the KONTEXT - Institut für Klimafragen has been doing everything it can to change that since early 2024.
Reporting on the climate crisis as the defining existential crisis of our time poses enormous challenges for journalists. Meeting these challenges requires exchange, fundamental and interdisciplinary expertise, and the right competencies within editorial teams. The goal of Netzwerk Klimajournalismus, a cross-media initiative, is to connect journalists and media professionals working on climate reporting and to keep them informed about the latest developments in the field. This happens through the monthly newsletter, press briefings, the 5vor12 Klima-Briefing, as well as informal meetups and the summer school.
OeAD student housing has been a non-profit student accommodation provider for international and domestic students for 25 years, housing around 10,000 people per year across Austria. Living with OeAD means staying in an international environment — right in the heart of Austria — where you'll meet young people from all over the world. They're regarded as pioneers in building student residences using passive house construction, and by housing students in passive houses, they make a significant contribution to raising awareness about sustainability. For students, this means a consistently comfortable living environment, without having to think too much about it.
As a former European Capital of Culture in 2003, Graz has plenty to offer — and not just in that cultural sphere. In 2010, it was named Austria's first FAIRTRADE state capital. FAIRTRADE covers three areas: a strategy for poverty reduction, better working conditions, and environmental protection.
L.I.N.Z. — four letters, one city. Lively, Innovative, Natural, Zusammen zufrieden. A wealth of information on administrative services, cultural offerings, business, the environment, and much more.
In an innovative alliance, researchers and artists from 23 partner institutions have joined forces in the UniNEtZ project to contribute to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. What makes UniNEtZ special is that researchers from a wide variety of disciplines have come together. Just as the SDGs are interconnected in many ways and can only be implemented through inter- and transdisciplinary approaches, UniNEtZ represents a broad spectrum of expertise spanning the humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, technology, art, and music.
Volkshilfe is spelled with a V for variety. And that describes them best of all. Because they're there for everyone. No matter where they come from, what they look like, what they can or can't do, or what they believe in. Together, they stand for the following values: freedom, equality, justice, and solidarity. Volkshilfe in Austria has a long history, dating back to 1947. Since its founding, it has been committed to people's wellbeing and advocates for social justice. Today, Volkshilfe in Austria proudly employs 9,000 staff members, working across a range of different areas.
