Thomas Lindenthal

Thomas Lindenthal is a researcher at the Centre for Global Change and Sustainability at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). With a focus on organic farming systems, sustainability assessment, and climate change mitigation, he has led numerous projects analyzing carbon footprints of food systems and sustainable development strategies.

• Active in organic farming research since 1994
• Coordinated climate action initiatives for Austrian universities
• Developed SMART sustainability assessment tools for agricultural systems
• Contributed to SDG implementation through UniNEtZ projects

His academic work spans environmental impact assessments, agricultural economics, and sustainable food policy. Recent publications analyze comparative carbon footprints of organic vs. conventional food systems and sustainability education frameworks for universities. He contributes to public discourse through media appearances and policy reports.

Notable collaborations include work with the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization. His research emphasizes science-society knowledge transfer and transdisciplinary approaches to sustainability challenges.