Michael Friesenecker

Michael Friesenecker is a researcher at the Institute of Landscape Planning, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU). His work bridges urban planning, climate change adaptation, and social equity, focusing on nature-based solutions for urban heat islands and green gentrification challenges.

• 2025: Socially equitable climate risk management of urban heat (npj Urban Sustainability)
• 2024: Strategien allein lassen keine Bäume wachsen – Klimawandelanpassung in Wien (PLANERIN)

His research explores the intersection of climate resilience and social justice, analyzing how urban green spaces and sustainability policies affect vulnerable populations. Key themes include:

• Equity in nature-based solutions
• Green gentrification dynamics
• Urban heat vulnerability assessment
• Integration of climate and housing policies
• Transformative recovery after systemic shocks

Media contributions highlight his expertise in Vienna's climate policy and social impacts of sustainability measures, including 17 lectures on these topics (2022–2024).
Contact: michael.friesenecker@boku.ac.at