In this series, the ITA summarises the core results of its own research projects as well as of selected projects of other technology assessment institutions. The ITA Dossiers are only two pages long and present the topic in a non-scientific language with a view to options for actions in politics and society.
The ITA Dossiers are published here and on EPUB.OEAW/ITA-Dossiers. ISSN (online): 2306-196
Since we publish the dossiers according to the type and working language of the respective project, the following list may vary slightly from that in German.
-> Crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic confront science and politics with new challenges. -> Scientific policy advice informs administration and politics, and its quality and effectiveness depend on various criteria. -> In order to increase efficiency and createtrust, scientific policy advice must be transparent. -> At the same time, trust is strengthened during chronic crises when a variety of perspectives are taken into account. -> In order to provide adequate advice, it is essential that sufficient resources are available.
-> Crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic confront science and politics with new challenges. -> Scientific policy advice informs administration and politics, and its quality and effectiveness depend on various criteria. -> In order to increase efficiency and createtrust, scientific policy advice must be transparent. -> At the same time, trust is strengthened during chronic crises when a variety of perspectives are taken into account. -> In order to provide adequate advice, it is essential that sufficient resources are available.
-> European cities need to be fundamentally modernised to meet climate and energy policy requirements. -> The goal is to have 100 Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) in Europe by 2025. -> The implementation of PEDs poses major technical, social, organisational, and economic challenges. -> The aim of this analysis is to strengthen strategic urban planning to enable more sustainable construction.
-> Our current food system provides relative food security at the expense of the environment and health. It does not meet the challenges of climate change. -> Regional (direct) marketing of predominantly plant-based (organic) products can significantly promote the transition to a climate-friendly food system. -> Possible alternative futures for the promotion of regional diets show options for action and the political and social scope for action.
-> The European search engine market is heavily dominated by Google. -> In Europe, the call for “digital sovereignty” is getting louder and louder. -> The design of European search engines is linked to different values, but also associated with different ideas of Europe. -> The notion of a pluralistic Europe is related to technological diversity and decentralisation. -> This could be supported with long-term funding, interdisciplinary counsel, and the opening up of data. decentralization
-> Temporary housing as a topic in urban development has received very little attention so far. -> However, as a qualitative niche option, temporary forms of housing can certainly have an impact. -> Using the city of Vienna as an example, various scenarios and specific models have been developed and optimised with regard to their sustainability. -> In the future, strategic urban planning as well as real-world projects can build on these designs.
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