Impact Days 2025

12–13 May 2025 | Vienna, Austria

Verena Ehold

Umweltbundesamt GmbH

Vienna, Austria

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Umweltbundesamt GmbH

Umweltbundesamt GmbH

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Vienna, Austria

About me

Legal and policy adviser of the Austrian Federal Ministry for Sustainability, Chemical Policy and Biocides (since 2011) and freelance consultant for the European Commission for Nuclear and Chemical law, export control and CBRN.

15 years experience in the area of IAEA, EURATOM (with focus on Nuclear Safety, Radiation Protection, Radioactive Waste Management, Transport of radioactive Material)
7 years experience in International and European chemical law (with focus on REACH, Classification and Labelling of Chemicals),
Experienced in international negotiations, legal drafting, implementation of international law, regulation and licengins in the area of radioactive waste management.
Highly interested and experienced in international relations and development cooperation.
Currently responsible for chemical and poison law, chemical leasing (www.chemicalleasing.com).
Excellent contacts within IAEA, ECHA and European Commission and related Austrian authorities and industry.

Speaker sessions (1)

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

14:00 - 14:50

Europe's Balancing Act: Security, Competitiveness & the Future of Sustainability

Location:Rathaus - Nature Stage

As defense spending rises and economic uncertainty grows, can Europe sustain its leadership in sustainability? This session explores the tension between security, competitiveness, and responsible investment.