SMART_BR: Transdisciplinary research on virtual participation processes in Austrian UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
Abstract
This collaborative project uses a transdisciplinary approach to study the implementation and effects of novel designs for multi-stakeholder participation in the management of UNESCO biosphere reserves (BRs) in Austria. BRs are learning sites for sustainable development and test sides for trans- and interdisciplinary approaches to understand interactions between social and ecological systems. The three eligible BRs differ significantly in their physio-geographical profiles, size, economic and demographic structure, however, share participatory processes as an important pillar of their work. Reinforced by the experience of virtual communication methods during the COVID-19 pandemic BRs are beginning to use digital tools for participatory processes. This project has two principal aims: i) to study the implementation of multi-channel participation systems with new e-participation components being developed in transdisciplinary collaboration in order to broaden engagement opportunities; ii) to assess the role and effects of electronic support for civic participation (especially of previously underrepresented groups), the effects on BR management and decision-making, and the wider impacts on local democracy and sustainable development. In a first project phase there is the possibility to prepare the project in a (virtual) discussion process with stakeholders from Großes Walsertal BR, Salzburger Lungau & Kärntner Nockberge BR and Wienerwald BR.
keywords Participation Communication Biosphere Reserves Transdisciplinary Research
Publikationen
Transdisciplinary research on virtual participation processes in Austrian mountain UNESCO Biosphere Reserves-Digitalisation for sustainable development as a relevant research field
Autoren: Braun, V; Aichholzer, G; Auinger, M; Arnberger, A; Eder, R; Jungmeier, M; Klenovec, C; Pichler-Koban, C; Rauch, F; Rossmann, D; Schaflechner, M; Weiss, A; Wolf, L Jahr: 2022
Journal articles
Project staff
Arne Arnberger
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Arne Arnberger
arne.arnberger@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-85311
BOKU Project Leader
10.10.2020 - 15.01.2021
Renate Eder
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.nat.techn. Renate Eder
renate.eder@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-85326
Sub Projectleader
10.10.2020 - 15.01.2021
Beatrix Schiesser
Dipl.-Ing. Beatrix Schiesser B.A. B.Sc.
beatrix.schiesser@boku.ac.at
Tel: +43 1 47654-85339
Project Staff
10.10.2020 - 15.01.2021
BOKU partners
External partners
Austrian Academy of Sciences
Valerie Braun (IGF Innsbruck)/Georg Aichholzer (ITA Wien)
partner
University of Klagenfurt
Christina Pichler-Koban (IUS)
partner
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences_x000D_ Centre for Further Education
Michael Jungmeier
coordinator