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SAFE—Fit for the Future: a Transdisciplinary Living Lab

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Addressing global challenges such as climate change and soil degradation requires a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach involving stakeholders across all levels, from local to international action plans. The SAFE Living Lab aims to enhance visibility, engagement, and transformative action by fostering co-operation, co-design, and co-production processes among researchers, industry, decision-makers, and society. By integrating participatory education and structurally reflected communication strategies, SAFE seeks to empower individuals with knowledge, tools, and action-oriented competences to drive sustainable change. Providing interactive and practical learning environments, it serves as a hub for raising awareness through knowledge exchange, bridging research and real-world application. This contribution outlines the theoretical framework, objectives, methodologies, and educational strategies of SAFE, demonstrating its role in promoting community and environmental resilience.

Source: BHM Berg- und Hüttenmännische Monatshefte

DOI: 10.1007/s00501-025-01570-z

Authors: Robert Obenaus-Emler, Mariaelena Murphy, Corina Pacher, Renate Renner, Markus Puschenreiter, Elisabeth Wopienka

Institutions: Montanuniversität Leoben, BOKU University, BEST - Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies (Austria)

Language: English

Topic: Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development

Subfield: Management of Technology and Innovation

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Climate action, Partnerships for the goals

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,390