Just in time for the holiday season, we talked to Livia from Degrowth Vienna about overconsumption in Western societies. We show risks and problems, but also approaches for a social ecological transformation. And, of course, a few tips on how to make Christmas gift-giving more sustainable.  Hosted and edited by Lucia Mack

Can nudging make people behave more environmentally conscious without prohibitions or force? Clara wrote her bachelor thesis in the field of behavioral economics about the Vienna Kultur Token app as a nudge towards sustainable mobility behavior. In this episode we discussed human decision making, the effectiveness of nudging and its potential to help us conquer crises like the climate crisis or the covid-19 pandemic. Bonus: Some great tips for thesis writing and quantitative research! Hosted and edited by Marlena Niedl

In this episode of Thesis Talk, we discuss the crucial role of banks and other credit institutions in the push toward eco-favourable and socio-conscious investments. Ekaterina also expounds the basics of green investing and the current situation in Austria regarding such investments. And she leaves us with some interesting maxims about academic theses. Hosted by Swapnil Sagar, edited by Marlena Niedl.

How are women disproportionally affected by climate change? A look at African households let Marcus understand that climate change has already very clear effects on the bargaining power of women. The work they are typically in charge with becomes more and more expensive and difficult and, thereby, power asymmetries more present. But what Marcus learned goes far beyond African women, and has important implications for our lives. His research is an illuminating example of how looking at climate change through the lense of feminist and institutional economics can help us understand its effects and our role even better.  Hosted by Melina Matzawrakos, edited by Marlena Niedl

This episode of Thesis Talk was recorded in German. Pia tells us about her master thesis on "the impact of climate change on institutional investors' decisions in the Austrian region". She particularly emphasizes that climate change has now also arrived in the financial world. Even if sustainability in the investment sector is still in its starting blocks, it is a step in the right direction. Hosted by Lucia Mack, edited by Marlena Niedl

In today’s episode of Thesis Talk, we welcome Georg, former Bachelor and Master student at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. In his exchange semester in Chile he noticed the difference in the perception of and discussion around plastic use in supermarkets. How much plastic bags and packaging a supermarket can sell or give out depends on the national law, but also influences their communication to consumers. How do supermarkets cover plastic reduction in their advertisement and outside communication? What can Austria learn from Spain and Chile? And what can we as consumers do? Hosted by Melina Matzawrakos, edited by Marlena Niedl

Welcome to OICAST – the podcast presented by oikos Vienna. In this episode, we welcome Leonore, Lucia, Marcus, Marlena and Melina who will share their experiences as oikees. So what is oikos Vienna all about, what do we do and what do we want to accomplish? We cover the importance of sustainable education, what oikos does to support it and talk about other projects we are engaged in. You want to get active yourself? Or just want to look behind the scenes of oikos Vienna? Listen in and get to know oikos us! Hosted by Lucia Mack, edited by Marlena Niedl