Talks

The second GReenSCape fieldtrip allowed the team to delve deeper into the vibrant and complex landscape of urban agriculture in Metro Manila. Our aim was to better understand how different communities and initiatives cultivate resilience and contribute to the city’s sustainability goals, through collaborative approaches to urban farming, despite systemic challenges and climate vulnerability.

Over six weeks of fieldwork in Metro Manila, James Vandenberg engaged with a wide range of stakeholders—from national policymakers and scientists to youth advocates, NGOs, and community farmers in informal settlements. Through farm visits, workshops, and conversations across the city, he gained valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of urban agriculture in the region.

The workshop "Wild & Important!", held by Charlotte Tienes, Sophie Gnadenberger and Julia Wesely, took place on July 16 as part of the University of Vienna's Children's University 2025. The aim was to introduce the 25 participating children aged 7 to 9 to urban ecosystems and the challenges they face.

The Urban Sustainability Living Lab (USLL) in collaboration with UniVie Innovation Team and City of Vienna offer a course on Urban Research to Practice which includes lecture units, a 2-day hackathon and a final pitch event. The goal of this Urban Research to Practice format is to encourage Master students to further develop inter-and transdisciplinary skills and apply...