The impact of climate adaptation measures on well-being in Austria

Lead: Barbara Hartl
Team: Marcel Seifert, Kira Abstiens
Duration: November 2025 – November 2028
Funding: FFG Österreichische Forschungsförderungsges.m.b.H
Cooperation: Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz (Project Lead), IIASA


Climate change poses significant risks to human well-being, with regional impacts such as urban heatwaves, recurrent flooding, and glacier retreat intensifying in Austria. Despite advances in climate adaptation, the effectiveness of adaptation measures in enhancing various dimensions of well-being (e.g. health, economic and social well-being) and reducing inequalities remains insufficiently understood. ACTWELL develops a comprehensive framework to assess the impact of adaptation strategies on well-being metrics.