In the VET5.0 project, we promote learner-centricity, Education 5.0, and lifelong learning for Industry 4.0/5.0 in rural areas. We work
with learners of all ages and backgrounds, including young people, professionals and vulnerable groups. We develop and implement
high-quality, learner-centric services and training programmes. Thanks to adaptive learning, micro-credentials, and flexible
programme design with accessible entry points, all learners — including those from disadvantaged backgrounds —…
The OECM project ist concerning the implementation of the Horizon Europe RIA project “Bio-Capital” about Mobilising investments for protecting and restoring biodiversity by harnessing innovative financial solutions and advanced geospatial analytics.
Specifically, the UNESCO Chair is involved in a use case addressing the protection, restoration, adaptation, and sustainable use of alpine forests in Austria, and in supporting the identification of a potential OECM in Carinthia in line with the IUCN…
In emergencies and crisis situations, the necessary response to a sudden, alarming request can be very time-critical, and the quality of the response can often determine life and death, as well as the preservation of critical infrastructure. In such extreme situations, rapid and efficient operational planning is crucial. The availability of information about resources, time requirements, and location significantly influences the effectiveness of rescue efforts. Emergency situations with…
The 'IDEOLOGIST' project is developing innovative, microbiome-based strategies to promote soil and plant health in cross-border wine-growing regions. The project's goal is to enhance the resilience of vines to climate change and soil degradation. Environmental, plant and microbiome data are being combined with AI-supported analyses to develop targeted microbial interventions, such as microbiological transplants and bio-inspired soil improvers. Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) is…
BeSoGuard develops sustainable, bio-based protection systems for forestry—such as browsing protection and marking aids—made from regionally available side streams like spent brewer’s grains and wood punching residues. Two material platforms are being investigated: biocomposites and fiber-based pressed materials that are durable yet controllably biodegradable in forest use. Prototypes are produced using additive manufacturing and scaled up for injection molding. FH Kärnten is responsible for the…
