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Perspectives for the
environment and society

As Austria´s most important expert organisation for the environment and one of Europe´s leading environmental consultants we are committed to transforming the economy and society in order to ensure sustainable living conditions.

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About  us

     
05. August 2024

Armenian Water Laboratory accredited

Environment Agency Austria provides expert guidance for the creation of a laboratory with European standards.

17. June 2024

EEA photo competition Urban Treasures

The EEA invites you to showcase your photographic talent in the 2024 competition. Submit your foto  before October 1, 2024.

06. June 2024

Air quality in Europe

Air quality has improved considerably in Europe over the past decades, but, in many areas, pollution remains above recommended safe levels.

27. March 2024

Microplastics in the Danube region

In the cross-border MicroDrink project, particular attention is being paid to the introduction of microplastics into groundwater and drinking water.

Selected international Projects

Our environmental experts provide the basis for decision-making at local, regional and international levels.

New Genetic Engineering - possible unintended effects

A new study analyses the potential risks of NGT products on the basis of selected representative examples.

     

We are facing major challenges. The Environment Agency Austria provides orientation and shows which paths lead to a future worth living, also for future generations.

Foto Verena EholdVerena Ehold, Managing Director

As an expert organisation, we are working hard for a sustainable and socially responsible transformation of our society. Dialogue with politics, business and civil society is very important to us.

Hildegard Aichberger in Portrait-Ansicht.Hildegard Aichberger, Managing Director

EU4Green: Western Balkans project

   

By 2026, experts from the Environment Agency Austria are supporting the Western Balkan countries on behalf of the European Commission in addressing the climate crisis and advancing the EU accession process. 

Environmental Information Reports

     

Environmental issues are as varied and complex as the environment itself. To prepare the ground for solutions to environmental problems, we make our studies available online and free of charge.