The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) is Austria's leading non-university research institution.Die Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften steht als Österreichs führende außeruniversitäre Institution für Wissenschaft und Forschung für gesellschaftlichen Diskurs und Wissenstransfer sowie für Grundlagenforschung auf international höchstem Niveau.

Core values

- The ITA focuses on the impacts of new technologies on society, the environment, and the economy, which is crucial for informed decision-making and sustainable development[1].
- Projects like ToNoWaste aim to reduce food waste, addressing environmental, economic, and social challenges, which contributes to sustainable development and reduces social inequalities[4].
- The OEAW's work on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and its proactive approach to the science-society interface also indicate a strong commitment to addressing global and local societal challenges[3].