Our ‘25. Österreichischer Klimatag’ Poster

We are taking part in the 25. Österreichischer Klimatag, a leading Austrian conference focused on climate research. During this event, we will present a poster on ‘Leveraging AI, Simulations, and Gamification to Engage Stakeholders in the Energy Transition’. This blog post lists the references and notes cited in the poster and provides credits for the visual materials used.

Notes & References

1. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). (2023). AR6 Synthesis Report.
   The report provides comprehensive scientific evidence that limiting global warming to below 2°C requires rapid and deep reductions in GHGs, particularly from energy systems.
2. International Energy Agency (IEA). (2021). Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector.
   The publication outlines a detailed roadmap for transitioning the global energy sector to net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasising the need to shift from fossil fuels to low-carbon energy sources.
3. Schill, W. P., & Zerrahn, A. (2018). Long-run power storage requirements for high shares of renewables: Results and sensitivities. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
   The authors analyse the technical challenges of integrating high shares of renewable energy, in particular the long-term storage requirements needed for reliable electricity supply.
4. Carley, S., & Konisky, D. M. (2020). The justice and equity implications of the clean energy transition. Nature Energy.
   The paper examines the social and equity dimensions of the clean energy transition, highlighting how policy choices can affect different communities and exacerbate or reduce inequalities.
5. Revez, A., Dunphy, N., Harris, C., Rogan, F., Byrne, E., McGookin, C., … & Mullally, G. (2022). Mapping emergent public engagement in societal transitions: a scoping review. Energy, Sustainability and Society.
   The authors discuss the challenges of public engagement in energy transitions, highlighting barriers such as misinformation and institutional mistrust.
6. UNDP. (2025). Future in the making: Integrating youth perspectives in Viet Nam’s just energy transition. United Nations Development Programme.
   The report stresses the importance of including youth perspectives in energy transition efforts, noting their unique concerns and the specific barriers they face.
7. European Sustainable Development Network. (2018). 16th ESDN Workshop: Communication of sustainable development and the SDGs: Strategies and best practices (Discussion Paper).
   The publication points out that many people, including youth, lack a basic understanding of complex systems, including energy infrastructure.
8. Hajri, O., & Daife, Y. (2024). The role of social media in engaging young people in environmental issues. E3S Web of Conferences.
   The authors discuss social media’s role in shaping young people’s awareness and engagement with environmental issues.
9. The UNDP Youth4Climate (Y4C) initiative, for example, ‘supports the implementation of youth-led and youth-inclusive solutions to environmental and climate challenges, both financially and through capacity development’.
10. Xie, P., Zhang, Y., Chen, R., Lin, Z., & Lu, N. (2024). Social media’s impact on environmental awareness: A marginal treatment effect analysis of WeChat usage in China. BMC Public Health.
    The paper shows how social media platforms such as WeChat can significantly increase environmental awareness, reinforcing their strategic use in youth engagement.
11. González-Muñoz, E., & Ouariachi, T. (2024). Unlocking learning: The impact of an educational escape room on energy transition. The Electronic Journal of e-Learning.
    The authors demonstrate the effectiveness of gamified learning, such as educational escape rooms, in promoting understanding of the energy transition.
12. Sterman, J. D. (2018). System dynamics at sixty: The path forward. System Dynamics Review.
    The publication highlights the power of system dynamics and simulation tools to make complex systems more understandable and support informed decision making.
13. Brynjolfsson, E., & McAfee, A. (2021). The Turing Trap: The promise & peril of human-like artificial intelligence. Daedalus.
    The authors explore how generative AI can be both a powerful tool and a disruptive force, including its potential to analyse public opinion and bridge communication gaps.
14. Phelps, C., & Moro, C. (2022). Using live interactive polling to enable hands-on learning for both face-to-face and online students within hybrid-delivered courses. Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice.
    The paper highlights how live interactive polling fosters active, two-way engagement and enhances the learning experience in hybrid environments.
15. Pfenninger, S., Hawkes, A., & Keirstead, J. (2014). Energy systems modeling for twenty-first century energy challenges. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews.
    The authors discuss the importance of simulation in energy system modelling, highlighting its value in helping users safely experiment with complex scenarios.
16. Miller, A. P., Hosanagar, K., & Ramayya, K. (2024, May 31). Harnessing AI for business insight: Key considerations for deploying LLMs in summarization pipelines (The Wharton School Research Paper). University of Pennsylvania.
    The publication explores the use of large language models (LLMs) for real-time summarisation and feedback analysis, demonstrating their utility in streamlining audience engagement.
17. Brown, T., Hörsch, J., & Schlachtberger, D. (2018). PyPSA: Python for power system analysis. Journal of Open Research Software.
    The authors introduce PyPSA, an open-source tool that applies economic and mathematical optimisation to simulate power system behaviour, and illustrate the core principles of energy system modelling.
18. Hoffmann, M., Schyska, B. U., Bartels, J., Pelser, T., Behrens, J., Wetzel, M., Gils, H. C., Tang, C.-F., Tillmanns, M., Stock, J., Xhonneux, A., Kotzur, L., Praktiknjo, A., Vogt, T., Jochem, P., Linßen, J., Weinand, J. M., & Stolten, D. (2024). A review of mixed-integer linear formulations for framework-based energy system models. Advances in Applied Energy.
    The paper provides a comprehensive review of mixed integer linear programming (MILP) techniques used in energy system modelling, highlighting the reliance on advanced solvers for accurate and scalable simulations.
19. Gréoux Research (2024). IESO: a linear optimiser-based integrated energy system modelling environment.
    IESO is designed to support initial investigations such as options evaluation and trend analysis. The tool allows users to optimise an energy system – including generators, flexibility means, and PtX processes -, meeting final demands for electricity, water, hydrogen, heat, and other byproducts, at the lowest costs and emissions.
20. Sailer, M., & Homner, L. (2020). The Gamification of Learning: A Meta-analysis. Educational Psychology Review.
    The publication provides meta-analytic evidence that gamification improves learning by increasing engagement, motivation, and enjoyment.
21. Hamari, J., Koivisto, J., & Sarsa, H. (2019). Does Gamification Work? A Literature Review of Empirical Studies on Gamification. Proceedings of the 52nd Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences.
    The authors confirm that game elements such as goals, levels, and rewards can positively influence user behaviour and learning outcomes when aligned with educational goals.
22. Zhai, X., Chu, X., Chai, C. S., Jong, M. S. Y., Istenic, A., Spector, M., Liu, J.-B., Yuan, J., & Li, Y. (2021). A review of artificial intelligence (AI) in education from 2010 to 2020. Complexity.
    The paper reviews the growing role of AI in education, including the use of advanced models such as GPT to assess learner understanding and provide adaptive feedback.
23. Phasing out coal is challenging for several reasons. While it has long been a source of affordable energy, it also comes with heavy environmental repercussions. Socially and culturally, coal mining is deeply embedded in certain communities, making the transition disruptive. Moreover, coal provides dispatchable, 24/7 electricity and district heating, and a variety of grid services. Replacing it with intermittent renewables can potentially affect the entire energy system.
24. Survey results from the workshops held to date demonstrate the added value of Interactive.li compared to traditional lecture formats. Participants found these sessions to be more enjoyable, engaging, and effective in helping them understand the trade-offs involved in designing energy policies.

Credits

The cartoon at the top of the poster is from @Snehtweets on X.com. The poster also uses graphics from Mentimeter.com to illustrate the concept of live survey apps, along with stock illustrations from iStock and Microsoft Office 365.