Christine Rottenbacher

Christine Rottenbacher is a Researcher at the Center for Environmental Sensitivity, University for Continuing Education Krems, Austria, specializing in environmental sensitivity, ecosystem services, and climate change adaptation. Her work integrates transdisciplinary approaches to address urban resilience and sustainable development challenges.

Education:

• Diplom-Ingenieur (Dipl.-Ing.) in Engineering
• Doctorate (Dr.)

Dr. Rottenbacher's research centers on practical applications of ecosystem services for risk management and climate adaptation. Key focus areas include urban green infrastructure, sustainable mobility solutions through tactical urbanism, biodiversity conservation, and stakeholder-driven environmental planning. She emphasizes leveraging natural cooling processes to mitigate urban heat islands and drought impacts while promoting social equity in green space access.

Her recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a strong trajectory in regional environmental management, particularly through projects like ÖKOleita and SeMoNa Reloaded. These works demonstrate methodological innovations in transdisciplinary communication, remote sensing for habitat monitoring, and integrated risk prevention frameworks that bridge scientific research with policy implementation.

Scientific Awards:

• No scientific awards documented in source material

Dr. Rottenbacher has secured significant funding from the European Union, Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG), and regional governments. She leads projects including SeMoNa Reloaded (2022-2025) on sustainable mobility, Greenergy (2023-2024) on climate regulation, and ÖKOleita (2021-2023) on ecosystem services assessment. Her grant portfolio demonstrates expertise in translating research into actionable urban interventions for climate-resilient communities.

As a core member of the Center for Environmental Sensitivity, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Austria and Europe, contributing to initiatives like the Global Transdisciplinarity Conference and regional biodiversity forums. Her work actively bridges academic research with municipal planning practices through urban living labs and stakeholder workshops.