Validated Expert info
Expert can perform the Lead expert role and Ad hoc expertise missions at network and programme level in relation to:
- The design and delivery of (transnational) exchange and learning activities
- Thematic expertise:
> Participatory Governance
> Social Innovation
- Methods and tools for integrated and participatory approaches:
> Integrated and participatory design of strategies
> Sustaining engagement of stakeholders and translating strategies into actions
Summary
Johannes Riegler is an experienced urbanist and geographer specializing in the design of co-creative processes. With over 10 years of expertise, Johannes has established himself as an generalist expert on urban matters across disciplines.
Currently serving as a member of the Management Board for the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership (DUT - https://dutpartnership.eu), a research and innovation programme led by 28 member states in cooperation with the European Commission. Within DUT, Johannes is responsible for designing and executing multi-actor processes. His approach aims to bring together research communities, public urban administrations, and urban change makers, encouraging collaboration, knowledge exchange, and co-creation of approaches to transform cities towards regenerative and liveable urban environments.
Johannes's work extends beyond European borders, as he has been actively engaged in various international endeavours, including projects funded by the European Union. He has worked on activities in diverse locations such as Brazil, China, and Uruguay, showcasing his ability to navigate different cultural landscapes and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Since 2023, Johannes is hosting and producing Cities Reimagined, a podcast exploring the crucial role of urban areas in creating more livable, equitable, sustainable and regenerative futures.
In addition, Johannes has conducted conceptual work on experimental urban governance models, particularly in the area of urban living labs. He also teaches global and European sustainability agendas, strategies and models (Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs, Leipzig Charter, Doughnut Economy Model, UN-Habitat New Urban Agenda, etc.) in a post-graduate course at the University of Vienna.
Complementing his practical experience, Johannes holds a Master's degree in Urbanism (MA) and a Bachelor's degree in Geography (BSc) from institutions in Brussels, Vienna, Copenhagen, Madrid, [Budapest], and Klagenfurt. Furthermore, he is currently pursuing a Master's program on Regenerative Action at Ubiquity University (US).