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With “Biodiversity Austria – International,” Austria is strengthening its role in global biodiversity policy.

The new interface connects local researchers with the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Developed under the leadership of ECH member Alice Vadrot, it brings international insights into national policy and promotes cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Laura Koesten, researcher at the Research Group Visualization and Data Analysis from the University of Vienna and ECH member is being honored for her work in the field of artificial intelligence and data interaction. With a focus on human-technology interaction, she makes data-based decisions more transparent and understandable. The prize is endowed with €10,000.

The ECH is currently accepting applications from Postdoctoral and Senior Scientists at the University of Vienna across all disciplines. Applicants should have a strong track record in environmental and climate research and be willing to actively contribute to Hub activities such as retreats, workshops, and outreach. Members benefit from seed funding opportunities, support for ECH-branded events, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

On 26th July, Dr. Homer J. Yabut, Director of the Social Development Research Center at De La Salle University, Philippines, met with ECH Co-Director Prof. Sabine Pahl and Research Facilitation Coordinator Dr. Gemma Carr. The exchange focused on strategies to support collaborative research and build successful partnerships, and explored how research centres like the ECH promote excellence, impact, and international collaboration to address key challenges of the Sustainable Development Goals.