The Commission at the Austrian Academy of Sciences for complex interdisciplinary issues, with a focus on the research, documentation and use of biodiversity in Austria, as well as ecological long-term research.
The Commission publishes summarizing illustrations about biodiversity in Austria (Catalogues and check-lists), sponsors small-scale interdisciplinary research projects and deals with inter- and transdisciplinary issues, as commissioned by third parties.
The Commission interlinks the interdisciplinary ecological studies of both universitary and extra-universitary research institutions, and it represents the Academy in relevant organisations, at home and abroad.
New publication: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Vol.2
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19.12.2012:
Volume 2 of the Interdisciplinary Perspectives series, edited by Hans Puxbaum and Wilfried Winiwarter, was published recently and is available at the Austrian Academy of Sciences press. The current book titled "Advances of Atmospheric Aerosol Research in Austria"compiles the achievements and contributions of Austrian research to this important field. The interaction of approaches used in medicine, in science and technology and in systems analysis as demonstrated in thiy volume is a living example of interdisciplinary science.
More information >>> Series homepage
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New publication: Improved soil carbonate determination by FT-IR and X-ray analysis
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04.09.2012:
A new paper was recently issued, proposing a novel method to estimate soil inorganic carbon (carbonates) in the scientific journal Environmental Chemistry Letters. The new approach is based on spectroscopic methods (infrared spectroscopy) and X-ray diffraction. A statistical model was developed based on these measurements, enabling us to estimate soil inorganic carbon contents. The publication titled "Improved soil carbonate determination by FT-IR and X-ray analysis" is freely available online via Open Access.
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International research co-operation in Green Technologies
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30.06.2012:
KIOES is succeeding in its strategy to focus international research co-operation: The proposed project "Potentials for realizing negative carbon emissions using forest biomass and subsequent biochar recycling (FOREBIOM)" was selected for funding by KORANET earlier this month. KORANET is an EU-financed research network which aims at fostering scientific co-operation between EU and South Korea. The proposed project is led by KIOES and partners from South Korea and Turkey are involved. It is expected to start in October 2012 and runs for a period of two years. Potentials to realize negative CO2-emissions from utilization of forest biomass for energy will be estimated in the framework of this project.
APA press release (in German) >>> Österreich und Südkorea kooperieren bei "Grünen Technologien"
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New publication: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Vol.1
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07.05.2012:
Volume 1 of the Interdisciplinary Perspectives series, edited by Verena Winiwarter and Martin Gerzabek, was published recently and is available at the Austrian Academy of Sciences press. The current book titled "The challenge of sustaining soils: Natural and social ramifications of biomass production in a changing world" tries to provide an overview of the natural and the social side of the challenge of sustaining soils.In this book, soils are put centre stage in the debate about global climate change and biomass production, which influences considerably the evaluation of sustainable options for the future.
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EGU-GA2012: Contributions from KIOES in the thematic area of renewable energy and biomass
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02.05.2012:
Viktor Bruckman organized and chaired a scientific session (ERE1.8) on "Aspects of Biomass utilization from Forests and other Resources" at the general assembly of the European Geosciences Union (EGU) in Vienna. Gerhard Glatzel, chairman of KIOES, held a lecture in session ERE1.1 titled "Liquid biofuels - can they meet our expectations?" and took part at a press conference organized by the division ERE (Energy, Resources and the Environment).
Session ERE1.1 >>> Energy, Resources & the Environment
Session ERE1.8 >>> Aspects of Biomass utilization from...
Press statement >>> APA Zukunft Wissen
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New publication: Georessource Wasser - Herausforderung Globaler Wandel
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21.02.2012:
In the framework of the longstanding cooperation with the German National Academy of Science and Engineering (acatech), a report titled "> Georessource Wasser - Herausforderung Globaler Wandel" was published in February 2012. Gerhard Glatzel is co-author of chapter 3 "Wassernutzung und Wassereffizienz in Landschaften".
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Download related position paper >>> acatech
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