Forest in crisis

Forests and climate are inextricably linked. Forests filter air and water, store carbon and stabilise the earth's climate. At the same time, near-natural forests harbour a large number of animal and plant species. However, increasing drought and heat, ever more frequent storms and increased pest infestation are leaving clearly visible traces. In addition, an overly intensive timber industry threatens the sensitive ecosystem and in turn weakens the ability of our forests to adapt to climate change - a cycle with serious consequences.

What will happen to the forests if the global climate warms up? How can we effectively protect the health of natural forests? And how can resource extraction and the management of our forests work in the interests of sustainable climate protection?

As part of the exhibition Into the Woods, experts from the fields of art, science and activism will discuss the future of our forests and report on their approaches and visions for a sustainable forest policy.

Panellists Ursula Bittner, economic expert, Greenpeace Austria

Georg Gratzer, Institute of Forest Ecology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna

Markus Jeschaunig, artist

Stefan Schörghuber, Head of Forest and Natural Space Sustainability, Austrian Federal Forests Moderation: 

Michael Huber, Kurier

in cooperation with Kurier.

recorded on: FR 12.04.2024 18:00-19:30

Language: DE