Science & Environment Forum
The Science & Environment Forum is an association of scientists in Austria with the aim of making interdisciplinary contributions to the sustainable development of the environment , society and economy . The association has a seat in Vienna and Innsbruck .
history
In 1985 the Forum of Austrian Scientists for Environmental Protection was founded, the name was later changed. Rupert Riedl was the founding president and longstanding president of the association . The decisive impulse for the establishment came from the so important for the Austrian environmental history events in the Hainburg wetlands at the turn of the year 1984 / 1985 , as environmental activists by non-violent occupation of the Danube floodplain forest east of Vienna a planned power plant construction at this point prevented and thus created the prerequisites for the Donau-Auen National Park .
The main goals and priorities of work were found where the two systems of science and politics collided: The aim was to incorporate scientific knowledge about ecological relationships into political action ( political advice , environmental legislation ) and to allow selective, partial use of scientific knowledge in the environmental field prevent.
organization
Around 250 full members contribute their findings and contributions to the forum. The Vienna office serves as a communication center and hub and procures the funds necessary for the association's work through contributions and grants.
Bureau
The presidium consists of
- Reinhold Christian
- Helga Kromp-Kolb
- Peter Weish
Focus of work
- Publication of the interdisciplinary series “Science & Environment Interdisciplinary” as well as other publications on current topics from the perspective of various departments
- Creation of event-related press releases and statements on current developments or events
- Creation of interdisciplinary, event and problem-related reports, expert reports and studies
- Scientific projects in the environmental field
- Advice to decision makers
- Organization of discussion events, internal workshops and working groups
Publications
- André Gazsó, Sabine Greßler, Fritz Schiemer: nano. Opportunities and risks of current technologies. Springer, Vienna, New York 2007 ISBN 978-3-211-48644-3
- Uncertainty. Precautionary risk assessment of GMOs. Science & Environment special, 2001
- Genetic engineering in agriculture. Preparatory work for a comprehensive technology assessment. Science & Environment special, 1999
- Genetic engineering. Critical considerations on the application of genetic engineering in agriculture and food production. Environmental Forum series, 1997
- Natural reserve. The Styrian custom. Environmental Forum series, 1996