Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Environmental inequality is closely linked to social inequality. Referring to consumption data, we propose six global socio-metabolic classes and show distinctive energy use patterns by these classes. "Socio-metabolic class conflicts in the Anthropocene" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... 010
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoSabine Pahl @sabinepahl.bsky.social · 05/07/2026“War is never worthy of humanity, and it is never blessed by God” 022
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoSabine Pahl @sabinepahl.bsky.social · 30/06/2026👍🙏 BG to famous "wedges" paper. A cautionary tale for scientists working w industry & the difficult balance required. Still, doesn't mean the *idea* of wedges is bad. My takeaways 1) wedges are replaceable, 2) ask a social scientist, and 3) beware of technooptimism www.propublica.org/article/wedg...propublica.orgHow BP Execs Influenced a Climate Study That Shaped a Generation of Global PolicyBP sponsored an elite Princeton research center to address the climate problem without getting off fossil fuels. Its key work, a paper known as “Wedges,” guided climate discourse for a generation. 011
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Social Complexity and System Transformation Research Group Retreat 2026 😊🤓🌿🏔️ @uni-graz.at @wegenercenter.bsky.social Great discussions and hikes in the mountains, however, in the shadow of the European heatwave and quicker that ever melting Alpine Glaciers 🏔️🥺 052
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Study with us @uni-graz.at to navigate #ClimateChange! 🎓🌱🌏 Join us for an info event on our MSc programme "Climate Change and Transformation Science" and get insights into the programme and chat with lecturers & students. 📆 15.06., 3 pm CEST | online Register now 👉 wegcenter.uni-graz.at/en/ccts 178
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Demonstrating the social tipping machine 😁 🤓 at the Uni Vibes Festival @uni-graz.at @wegenercenter.bsky.social with Iris de Vries and Andrea Jany #socialtippingdynamics 032
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Getting ready for tomorrow: Bei zwei Guided Tours habt ihr die Gelegenheit, euch auf ein ungewöhnliches Experiment einzulassen. U. a. stellen @ilonamotto.bsky.social @andreajany.bsky.social & Iris de Vries die Frage: "Ist die Natur die Jury der Zukunft?" 👉 www.lastrada-anmeldung.at/uni-vibes-an... 144
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 12/05/2026An online Information event about our master program Climate Change and Transformation Science, Monday, 18th May, 2026, 3 pm CET: wegcenter.uni-graz.at/en/study-ser... @wegenercenter.bsky.social @uni-graz.atwegcenter.uni-graz.atMSc Climate Change and Transformation Science, University of Graz - Wegener Center for Climate and Global ChangeUnderstand the climate system and the associated risks of climate change. Learn more in the MSC program Climate Change and Transformation Science 001
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoUrban Tom @urbantom.bsky.social · 08/05/2026The kids are alright… Kleine Rebellen gegen das autozentrierte System, die ihr Recht auf eine gute Kindheit einfordern. (Oder einfach nur mit dem Rad fahren wollen, ohne von Autofahrern gefährdet zu werden.) Bravo! #KidicalMass 1166
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 08/05/2026A nice end of the week 😁🏃🏼♀️🏃🏻🏃🏼♀️https://wegcenter.uni-graz.at/de/neuigkeiten/businesslauf-2026/wegcenter.uni-graz.atBusinesslauf 2026Die SoCo Runners sausten blitzschnell durchs Ziel 000
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoClimate Change Centre Austria / CCCA @ccca.ac.at · 05/05/2026Forderung nach Kurswechsel in der Budgetpolitik💰 Eine Studie des @wegenercenter.bsky.social an der @uni-graz.at im Auftrag des @wwf.at zeigt: Budgetsanierung ohne Klimapolitik ist mehrfach kontraproduktiv und verursacht hohe Kosten sowie wirtschaftliche Nachteile! 👉 www.wwf.at/studie-der-u...wwf.atStudie der Uni Graz: Fehlende Klimapolitik gefährdet Budgetsanierung - WWF ÖsterreichAnalyse des Wegener Centers zeigt steigende Kosten und fiskalische Risiken durch fehlende Klimaschutz-Maßnahmen – WWF fordert Kurswechsel in der Budgetpolitik 02412
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 11/03/2026A glimpse of impressions from the Creativity Workshop with Art Elements with PhD students at the Universität Graz @wegenercenter.bsky.social supported by Forum Climate Change Graz. In cooperation with Renold Netto 🎨🖌️ 032
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Art exhibition "Reconnecting with Nature", Thursday, March 5, University of Graz Botanical Garden. Great surroundings for art inspired by climate extremes and the power of nature 🌊❄️🌍 031
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoDaniel Huppmann @danielhuppmann.bsky.social · 04/03/2026Die Video-Serie zum Zweiten Österreichischen Sachstandsbericht zum Klimawandel #AAR2 #WissenSchafftKlimaschutz 1113
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoElevate Festival @elevatefestival.bsky.social · 20/02/2026Elevate Discourse Programme 2026 "Vital Signs" 5 - 7 March 2026 | Heimatsaal Graz Free entry to the entire discourse programme! elevate.at/en/discourse... @rushkoff.com @dossier.at @gildasahebi.bsky.social @ilonamotto.bsky.social @kkropshofer.bsky.social 093
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoElevate Festival @elevatefestival.bsky.social · 27/02/2026The Future Is Not in Short Supply – Regenerative Economics Instead of Resignation SAT, 7 March 2026 / Heimatsaal, Graz 16:30 - Free entry! In conversation: Ilona Otto, Georg Günsberg & Baro Vicenta Ra Gabbert. Moderated by Katharina Kropshofer. @ilonamotto.bsky.social @kkropshofer.bsky.social 162
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoUniversity of Graz @uni-graz.at · 22/12/2025Österreichs Treibhausgas-Emissionen im Jahr 2025 sind laut Prognose der Uni Graz um etwa 2,5 Prozent höher als im Vorjahr. @wegenercenter.bsky.social #weworkfortomorrowuni-graz.atRückschritt: Österreichs Treibhausgas-Emissionen laut Prognose der Uni Graz 2025 gestiegenKlimaschutz hat derzeit einen schweren Stand. So konnte sich die Internationale Staatengemeinschaft zuletzt nicht auf einen Fahrplan zum Ausstieg aus fossilen Brennstoffen einigen. Und das, obwohl die... 094
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Paper in @natcomms.nature.com: Applying fairness in subnational carbon budget allocations. Teresa Lackner, Lukas H. Meyer, Stefan Nabernegg, @karlsteininger.bsky.social & Keith Williges 👇nature.comApplying fairness in subnational carbon budget allocations - Nature CommunicationsThis study develops a distributive justice framework for allocating subnational carbon budgets. Applying it to the EU, it reveals substantial within-country differences in production- and consumption-... 082
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoAnnie Leymarie @annieleymarie.bsky.social · 04/12/2025It seems Bluesky is too serious for seriouspeople.co who do videos like this one: 🤩 www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr9M...youtube.comPrivate jets don’t pay fuel duty. Now I don't either.YouTube video by Oli Frost 2187
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Wie machen wir #Klimaschutz "ansteckend"? @ilonamotto.bsky.social im @derstandard.at 👇derstandard.atDie gesellschaftliche Stimmung zum Klimawandel kann jederzeit kippenDie Klimaforscherin Ilona Otto erforscht, wie gesellschaftliche Kipppunkte den Klimaschutz beschleunigen könnten 023
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 28/11/2025BETWEEN NET ZERO AND COLLAPSE: Reflection & discussion following the UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, with @ilonamotto.bsky.social, @axelmaas.bsky.social & @dmaraun.bsky.social 📆 04.12., 5 pm | SR 62.31 @uni-graz.at & online 👉 wegcenter.uni-graz.at/en/events/be... 185
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 27/11/2025URBI Science Talk ** TODAY ** at 3.30, SR 56.11 @uni-graz.at: TOO HOT TO HANDLE: Heat impacts on maternal and new-born health. 🔥 Insights into @highhorizonseu.bsky.social. With Jetina Tsvaki (@ceshhar.bsky.social), Katharina Wieser & @ilonamotto.bsky.social 👉 wegcenter.uni-graz.at/en/events/ur... 041
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoJames Dyke @jamesgdyke.info · 22/11/2025I did write more about this (with Johan Rockstrom): theconversation.com/the-world-lo...theconversation.comThe world lost the climate gamble. Now it faces a dangerous new realityThe world bet on collective but voluntary action to keep global warming at a safe level. 13216
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoAxel Maas @axelmaas.eurosky.social · 20/11/2025I do #TalkCollapse in Graz on December 4th: wegcenter.uni-graz.at/en/events/be... 373
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 19/11/2025„Was es braucht, sind verlässliche Rahmenbedingungen. Das ist die wichtigste Aufgabe der nationalen Regierungen – Sicherheit schaffen. Und dafür braucht es mehr Mut.“ @ilonamotto.bsky.social war bei der #COP30 in Belém 👇 @meinbezirk-stmk.bsky.socialmeinbezirk.atWeltklimakonferenz in Belém: Steirische Forscherin über bittersüße Klima-Realität der COP30Rund 50.000 Delegierte aus knapp 200 Staaten finden sich seit vergangener Woche in der brasilianischen Hafenstadt Belém ein: Noch bis 21. November läuft dort die 30. Conference of the Parties, die Wel... 041
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 12/11/2025It is getting increasingly interesting... Protesters break into #COP30 Conference venue in Belém. They demand an involvement of indigenous and youth groups in the negotiations. They are not at the negotiation desks and they don't have the lobby power that the fossil fuel industry has 🫤 282
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Studis @uni-graz.at aufgepasst! 👀 Dein Studium + ein Mastermodul = Masterstudium Plus 👉 www.uni-graz.at/de/studium/r... 📆 Infoveranstaltung: 20.11. 16:30, online – jetzt anmelden 👉 www.uni-graz.at/de/studium/r... Sei Teil der Lösung! 🌱 Mit dem Mastermodul Klimawandel & nachhaltige Transformation 👇uni-graz.atKlimawandel und Nachhaltige Transformation - Universität Graz 013
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 28/10/2025On "cascades of hope" in an interview carried out by Dėsiree Schneider perspective-daily.de/article/3984...perspective-daily.deAngst vor dem Klimawandel? Mit diesen Kipppunkten schaffen wir die WendeDieser Text ist nichts für schwache Nerven. Denn der Klimawandel kommt mit großer Wucht. Doch das Konzept der sozialen Kipppunkte verspricht Kaskaden der Hoffnung. 031
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoGuy Pe'er @guypeer.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Open Letter by scientists to the Council: "Climate Neutrality Is Europe’s Greatest Economic Opportunity”. Ahead of the European Council meeting on 23.10.2025, 2,178 scientists urge EU Heads of States & Governments to take ambitious decisions for the 2040 targets. zenodo.org/records/1739... 110080
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Paper out in @natclimate.nature.com: Critical intervention points for European adaptation to cascading climate change impacts 👇nature.comCritical intervention points for European adaptation to cascading climate change impacts - Nature Climate ChangeImpacts from a climate event can cascade through natural, anthropogenic and socio-economic systems. Here the authors assess cascading climate impacts on the EU and identify intervention points for ada... 111
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoSuomen ympäristökeskus - Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) @syke.fi · 16/10/2025 Can Europe handle cross-border climate risks?🌍 New research reveals critical intervention points for adapting to cascading climate change impacts affecting Europe. Read the paper here🔗: doi.org/10.1038/s415...doi.orgCritical intervention points for European adaptation to cascading climate change impacts - Nature Climate ChangeImpacts from a climate event can cascade through natural, anthropogenic and socio-economic systems. Here the authors assess cascading climate impacts on the EU and identify intervention points for ada... 055
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoDr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 11/10/20252/ First to speak was @ilonamotto.bsky.social presenting newly published work which shows "evidence supporting a tipping point near 25 % of the total population... Near this critical mass, we observe a high likelihood for a social tipping event, where a large majority quickly adopts new norms."esd.copernicus.orgThe Pareto effect in tipping social networks: from minority to majorityAbstract. How do social networks tip? A popular theory is that a small minority can trigger population-wide social change. This aligns with the Pareto principle, a semi-quantitative law which suggests... 2165
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoDr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 11/10/20253/ @ilonamotto.bsky.social stressed the need for scientists and academics to help society imagine positive futures, and ended her talk with a quote by the Pan-Africanist revolutionary who served as the President of Burkina Faso. 1127
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 07/10/2025@wegenercenter.bsky.social celebrates its 20th anniversary 🥳 051
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoDamian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Pope Leo condemns climate change critics - "Some have chosen to deride the increasingly evident signs of climate change, to ridicule those who speak of global warming, and even to blame the poor" Story by @mattmcgrathbbc.bsky.social HT @carbonbrief.org www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPope Leo hits out at critics of global warmingIn his first major statement on climate change, the pontiff criticises those who minimise climate change. 214560
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 15/09/2025A very successful and fun exhibition of artworks of Renold Netto and a great and creative workshop on natural pigments. In cooperation with Bauhaus Earth 🤩 020
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoIlona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 05/09/2025I am co-organizing an art exhibition "Reconnecting with nature" and a workshop on natural pigments with Renold Netto hosted by Bauhaus Earth. Sunday, September 14, 1 pm in Haus der Natur Potsdam, registration: protopotsdam@bauhauserde.org 051
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 05/09/2025I am co-organizing an art exhibition "Reconnecting with nature" and a workshop on natural pigments with Renold Netto hosted by Bauhaus Earth. Sunday, September 14, 1 pm in Haus der Natur Potsdam, registration: protopotsdam@bauhauserde.org 051
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Am diesen Donnerstag (28.08.25) um 18:00 Uhr im ProtoPotsdam Pavilion (Ecke Spornstr. und Dortustr., 14467 Potsdam) co-organisiere ich eine Veranstaltung zum Thema "Zwischen Bauwende und Bauturbo" im Rahmen der Podcastreihe „Call to Action!“. 021
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 17/06/2025< „Um die notwendigen Veränderungen zu beschleunigen sowie einen gerechten und fairen Transformationsprozess zu gewährleisten, braucht es effektive Maßnahmen“ – @ilonamotto.bsky.social koordinierte als Leitautorin das Kapitel „Transformation der Nachfrage“ 131
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Online information event about our Master Program Climate Change and Transformation Science at the University of Graz, June 25, 1:30 pm CEST: wegcenter.uni-graz.at/en/events/cc...wegcenter.uni-graz.atInfo event: MSc programme Climate Change & Transformation Science - Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change 011
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 09/04/2025Determinants of Sustainable Financial Behavior: Evidence from incentivized experiments and surveys Wegener Center Common Space with Katharina Gangl (@ihs.ac.at) 📆 30.04., 14:00 | SR 56.11 @uni-graz.at All info 👉 wegcenter.uni-graz.at/en/events/co... 036
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoWegener Center for Climate and Global Change @wegenercenter.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Economic security policy in a fragmenting world order: panel discussion with Stefan Nabernegg (among others) 📅 March 18, 6 pm | Museum für Geschichte, Veranstaltungssaal (Sackstraße 16) All info 👇 Organized by @kreiskyforum.bsky.socialkreisky-forum.orgBruno Kreisky Forum für internationalen DialogDas Bruno Kreisky Forum für internationalen Dialog wurde im Jahr 1991, ein Jahr nach Kreiskys Tod gegründet, um jene Anliegen weiterzuführen, die ihm Zeit seines politischen Lebens besonders am Herzen... 096
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 06/03/2025My Christmas tree has finally found it's place 😁 020
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoUrsula von der Leyen @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu · 28/02/2025Your dignity honors the bravery of the Ukrainian people. Be strong, be brave, be fearless. You are never alone, dear President Zelenskyy. We will continue working with you for a just and lasting peace. 16107340814668
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoAnne Applebaum @anneapplebaum.wsocial.eu · 28/02/2025"We’re witnessing the self-sabotage of the United States" from @davidfrum.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...theatlantic.comAt Least Now We Know the TruthIt’s ugly, but necessary to face. 15633832210182
Reposted by Ilona M. OttoDouglas Maraun @dmaraun.bsky.social · 01/03/2025 www.nytimes.com/2025/02/28/o...nytimes.comOpinion | A Day of American Infamy (Gift Article)A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter. 044
Ilona M. Otto @ilonamotto.bsky.social · 28/02/2025I can't believe this is really happening. A president of a democratic country is bullying a president whose country has been attacked by a dictator and journalists are asking questions about wearing suits 🤯 032