Leonore Gewessler

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Federal Minister for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology
Republic of Austria

Since 2020, she has been Federal Minister for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology. Before her appointment, she took over the management of the Green European Foundation in Brussels and worked as a Political Director of Global 2000 – FoEI Austria.

Leonore Gewessler on the Schedule 2023

All times in CEST

Monday, 28. August

Starting times
Morning
Smash Patriarchy – Reduce Emissions? Gender, Diversity and Climate Crisis
180
The fight against the climate crisis is young, diverse and mostly female. Yet, this fight is facing fierce resistance through patriarchal structures in economic and political establishments. How can we empower people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, social classes and backgrounds to stand up against these structures? Do we need a matriarchy? How do we bring about change to reduce emissions?
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Liechtenstein-Saal
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09:00 - 12:00 Smash Patriarchy – Reduce Emissions? Gender, Diversity and Climate Crisis
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Work
Afternoon
From Momentum to Climate Action
English 60
The momentum to make climate action happen is as big as never before. Knowledge and awareness about the palpable climate crisis are strong, solutions exist aplenty, yet satisfying policy actions are lacking and frustration and anger are growing. What are the positive social tipping points societies need? What are prime examples of action that pave the way towards more impact?   Session objective: Creating a community of action – Connect with like-minded individuals, build interest groups and promote long-term action by planning next steps and follow-ups with other participants.  //INFO: Because of bad weather, the session is going to take place in the second floor OG1 of the Volksschule Alpbach.
Volksschule , Volksschule – Upper Floor 1
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14:00 - 15:00 From Momentum to Climate Action
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Chat
Evening
Patent Cocktail: Women‘s Patents
English 150
An evening event for those who are enthusiastic about new things. Topic: "Women's patents". Austria has the biggest gender gap in Europe when it comes to patents: male rate 92 %, female rate 8 %.  Causes are portrayed and examples shown of what we are all missing out on when the ideas of 51 % of the  population are ignored.
Congress Centrum Alpbach , CCA – Otto Molden Foyer
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20:00 - 22:30 Patent Cocktail: Women‘s Patents
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Social

Tuesday, 29. August

Starting times
Morning
Decarbonisation Technologies for a Climate-Neutral Future: How to get it done
English 180
Both Europe (by 2050) and Austria (by 2040) have the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and becoming climate neutral. To achieve this, the major industrial emitters must do their homework. We want to find answers to the following questions: How can European industry, with its investments in research and technologies, achieve the Net Zero goal? How do the rising prices for CO2 certificates affect the ability to invest in research and development? How can the mammoth task of decarbonization succeed? //INFO: Hike to Gasthof Rossmoos. Bring hiking shoes and water. In case of heavy rain, there is going to be a  shuttle to Gasthof Rossmoos.
Ort Alpbach , Bus Turning Area
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09:00 - 12:00 Decarbonisation Technologies for a Climate-Neutral Future: How to get it done
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Hike