Safi: Ensuring Milk Safety for Farmers in East Africa
Milk is a basic product for the livelihood of thousands of small farmers and inhabitants of East Africa, where around 90% of the produced milk is sold through the informal market. While this provides livelihoods, food security, and income to vulnerable populations, it also poses significant health challenges due to the lack of pasteurization methods […]
Critical Role of Tech Transfer in Climate Impact
A new draft agreement for international climate financing was introduced by the end of 2024, at the COP29 held in Azerbaijan. Supported by the developed countries, this agreement proposes at least $1.3 trillion per year for climate protection and adaptation in developing countries. Although it is still under review, this ambitious plan underscores the urgent […]
Aerodymax secures impact investment at The Green 100
The Green 100, organized by Der Klima- und Energiefonds hosted in the Hofburg Palace in cooperation with Impact Days earlier this year, aimed to connect investors with promising green projects. And that goal was fulfilled through a targeted matchmaking process. One standout example is the introduction of Ryan Grant Little to Almaz Ayupov, founder of […]
Climate communication without sugarcoating by Climaware
When it comes to reliable information about the current state of climate, many reliable sources can be challenging to understand. However, grasping the reality of the climate crisis is nowadays crucial to motivate action. We talked with Gabriel Baunach, founder of the podcast Climaware and Über Klima Sprechen and book author, who has a particular […]
Turning time into an insurance of care and connection with Zeitpolster
According to a study by Caritas and the Sora Institute, 570,000 Austrians feel lonely more than half of the time. Isolation and loneliness affect various age groups, making them widespread issues in Austrian society. We discussed this with Judith Schneider, regional coordinator for Zeitpolster in Vienna and Niederösterreich, about how a social business can improve […]
Investment strategies for a net zero future with Smartworks
If the correct investment strategies are implemented companies can significantly support innovation toward net zero by adopting strategic approaches like those of Smartworks Innovation, the startup investment arm of Wiener Stadtwerke and Wien Energie. To understand more about how they work and the startups they invest in, we spoke with Yves Pircher, Investment Manager at […]
Thinkubator’s blueprint for a circular economy reality
Eliminating waste and promoting the continual use of resources. . . this is the overall goal of a circular economy. But is this regenerative approach possible? How would this look in real, daily life? We talked about this with Alexandra Kick, co-founder of Thinkubator and a socio-economist currently expanding her scientific knowledge on climate change […]