We are interested in how the consequences of climate change affect existing demographic and social developments and how this affects planning and decision-making processes at the lowest levels (districts, municipalities, small regions). We analyse the resilience of eco-social systems and design improvement scenarios taking into account different population groups. In doing so, we place special emphasis on endangered structures, such as supply, maintenance of infrastructure and socially disadvantaged groups.

The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is Austria's largest Research and Technology Organization (RTO) and represents Austria’s commitment to more research and development. 

The Team of Digital Resilient Cities, within the Center for Energy, develops cutting-edge urban management and planning solutions for the sustainable and resilient habitats of tomorrow.

The team comprises experts with a wide range of backgrounds, including urban planning, governance, resilience, sociology, earth sciences, participatory approaches, architecture and information technology, who develop solutions in an interdisciplinary and holistic approach.