SAFE—Fit for the Future: a Transdisciplinary Living Lab
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.
Authors
- Renate Renner
- Mariaelena Murphy
- Corina Pacher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6700-4220)
- Robert Obenaus-Emler
- Markus Puschenreiter
- Elisabeth Wopienka
Institutions
- Montanuniversität Leoben (AT)
- BEST - Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies (Austria) (AT)
- BOKU University (AT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BHM Berg- und Hüttenmännische Monatshefte
- Published
- 2025-03-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00501-025-01570-z
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.28