Andrea Höltl

Dr. Andrea Höltl serves as the SDGs & Sustainability Officer and coordinates biodiversity initiatives at the University for Continuing Education Krems, where she has held leadership positions since June 2021. Based at Campus Krems in the M Building, 2nd floor, her work bridges academic research with practical sustainability implementation across the institution.

Her research interests span ecological economics, sustainability, biodiversity conservation, energy management, business ethics, energy poverty, sustainable mobility, and gender equality. Höltl approaches sustainability through an interdisciplinary lens, connecting environmental science with social equity considerations, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations and practical implementation strategies in both developed and developing contexts.

Her publication record from 2013-2024 reveals consistent focus on sustainable development applications, with particular emphasis on energy poverty, urban sustainability in developing countries (especially Ethiopia), biodiversity conservation, and the practical implementation of SDGs. Her work demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly with African institutions, and bridges theoretical frameworks with on-the-ground applications.

Höltl has secured and managed numerous research projects funded by EU programs, Austrian federal ministries, and regional initiatives, with project leadership roles dating back to at least 2011. Her grant portfolio demonstrates expertise in sustainable mobility, energy poverty reduction, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable urban development.

She actively participates in academic networks through conference presentations and collaborative research initiatives, with particular emphasis on translating research into practical sustainability solutions for communities and institutions.