🎙️ IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber shared his insights on climate-positive architecture in an interview with ORF's Ö1 Mittagsjournal, Austria's midday news program. 🎧 Listen to the full recording in German: oe1.orf.at/player/20260...

✍️ New on #IIASAInsights: What happens when refugee policy meets children's everyday lives? Archimedes-IIASA Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Manya Oriel Kagan, shares insights from her new book on refugee children's experiences in Uganda. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/blog/aug-202...

When Uganda’s refugee policy meets children’s everyday lives

What does integration mean for a refugee child? Manya Oriel Kagan reflects on the research behind her new book, Schooling Experiences of Refugee Children in Uganda: Rethinking Integration Policies. Dr...

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Please consider submitting your abstract to our @agu.org session on Compound Events with invited speakers A. Mishra (Texas A&M) & R. Horton (@climate.columbia.edu). Submission Deadline: Aug. 5th Session Details: agu.confex.com/agu/agu26/pr... @iiasa.ac.at @lamont.columbia.edu

As populations age & birth rates decline, demographic change is becoming a democratic issue. In a new Science Expert Voices article, IIASA's Anne Goujon explores how dejuvenation is reshaping society & why future generations need a stronger voice in today's decisions. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/blog/jul-202...

When demographic decline becomes a democratic question

In a new Expert Voices article published in Science, IIASA Population and Just Societies Program Director, Anne Goujon examines the concept of “dejuvenation” – the declining demographic, economic, cul...

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Climate decisions should be based on an ensemble of projections, not a single future. A new open-source tool developed by IIASA researchers and partners makes it much faster to generate regional climate and impact projections while capturing uncertainty. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/jul-202...

From single projection to many possibilities: A new tool for climate risk assessment

Whether planning flood protection, food production, or financial investments, decisions about climate change should be based on an ensemble of projections as they depend on understanding the full rang...

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✍️ New on #IIASAInsights: IIASA researcher Behnam Zakeri explores how energy storage and flexible computing could reduce peak demand, support renewable energy, and turn the AI boom into an opportunity for cleaner, more resilient power systems. Read more 👉 iiasa.ac.at/blog/jul-202...

Can AI’s power problem become a clean-energy opportunity?

As artificial intelligence drives a surge in demand for electricity, concerns are growing about its impact on power systems and climate goals. IIASA researcher Behnam Zakeri argues that the challenge ...

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1/4 📊 How we measure progress towards global sustainability goals influences what gets prioritized, funded, and acted upon. But the indicators underpinning international frameworks are not simply objective measures.

New on #IIASAInsights: How does a climate forecast change as it spreads across social media? Dmitry Erokhin and Nadejda Komendantova draw on two recent studies to explore how online platforms shape climate conversations and why this matters for resilience. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/blog/jul-202...

One climate forecast, many online conversations

What happens when an El Niño forecast reaches social media? Drawing on two recent studies, IIASA researchers Dmitry Erokhin and Nadejda Komendantova explore how the same climate information is discuss...

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We are pleased to invite researchers, students, policymakers and everyone interested in sustainable food systems to join the FABLE Mini-Scenathon, organised as part of the GBA-ASEAN Conference 2026. 📅 28 July 2026 - 14:00–17:00 (Malaysia time) Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Cutting mobility emissions isn't just about cleaner vehicles – it's also about smarter infrastructure. Research from @bokuvienna.bsky.social and IIASA shows that measures like better urban planning and public transport could cut infrastructure emissions by up to 63%. 🔗 iiasa.ac.at/news/jul-202...

Smarter mobility infrastructure for a lower-carbon future

As populations grow and economies develop, the world will need more roads, railways, and other mobility infrastructure, especially in rapidly urbanizing regions. The challenge is to provide that infra...

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🔥Understanding where fires begin is key to reducing their impacts. Studying the devastating 2015 Southeast Asian fires, IIASA researchers and partners found that many of the largest fires started in multiple locations before merging into much larger events. Read more 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/jul-202...

Connecting the dots behind Southeast Asia's catastrophic fires

How do wildfires grow into catastrophic events? By tracing the earliest detectable origins of the devastating 2015 equatorial Southeast Asian fires, researchers found that most large fires had multipl...

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New on #IIASAInsights: IIASA researchers explain how the Horizon Europe-funded RIECS-Concept project is laying the foundations for a pan-European research infrastructure that will make citizen science more interoperable, accessible, and impactful. Read article 👉 iiasa.ac.at/blog/jul-202...

Towards a pan-European research infrastructure for excellent citizen science

Citizen science is changing how research is done, but fragmented platforms and tools continue to limit its potential. Through the Horizon Europe-funded RIECS-Concept project, IIASA is helping to lay t...

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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 #𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 #𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? @romanhoffmann.bsky.social (@iiasa.ac.at), hosted by @rafaelprietocuriel.bsky.social, unpacked why it's so hard to pin down: socioeconomic context, compound risks, and gaps between intent and means all matter #complexity His latest papers: shorturl.at/752dq

🌍 What would it take to transform global food systems? A new international study, coauthored by IIASA researchers, shows that combining healthier diets, improved agricultural productivity, and halving food waste could fundamentally reshape global agriculture by 2050. 🔗 iiasa.ac.at/news/jul-202...

Shift to healthy, sustainable diets would reshape global agriculture

IIASA researchers contributed to a new international study showing that a combination of healthier diets, improved farm productivity, and reduced food waste could fundamentally reshape global agricult...

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Why do global challenges persist despite strong scientific evidence? In the latest #IIASAInsights, IIASA Journalist-in-Residence Lisa Palmer reflects on the inaugural Raiffa Academy & why the real challenge isn't a lack of knowledge - it's turning evidence into action. iiasa.ac.at/blog/jul-202...

The Science Diplomat@sciencediplomat.bsky.social · 3w ago

Scientists know more than ever about climate change, pandemics, artificial intelligence and other global challenges. Yet governments often struggle to act on that knowledge. That was the premise behind the inaugural Raiffa Academy at IIASA this week. www.thesciencediplomat.com/p/raiffa-day...

🌡️ Not everyone is equally vulnerable to extreme heat, and workers are among those most at risk. In our latest #IIASAInsights article, Julia Beier and Eva Preinfalk explain why workers should receive greater attention in Austria's heat protection efforts. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/blog/jul-202...

Not everyone is equally vulnerable to heat – and workers are paying the price

Climate change does not affect everyone equally. Vulnerability to extreme heat is shaped by a combination of conditions in which people live and work. If climate adaptation is to reduce vulnerability ...

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🌍 New on #IIASAInsights: Following his lecture at IIASA, Prof. Subra Suresh sat down with us to reflect on international scientific collaboration, science diplomacy, and why trusted institutions are more essential than ever in today's changing geopolitical landscape. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/blog/jul-202...

Good science anywhere is good for science everywhere: In conversation with Subra Suresh

Following his recent Science Parliament Lecture at IIASA, Prof. Subra Suresh sat down with us to discuss the future of innovation, science diplomacy, and international collaboration. Drawing on a care...

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🌱 The new CropSuit web application helps farmers, extension services, and governments identify the crops best suited to local soil, climate, and landscape conditions to support better yields, more efficient fertilizer use, and more sustainable land management. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/jul-202...

CropSuit app to help farmers grow the right crops in the right places

Farmers, extension workers, and governments now have a powerful new tool to help identify the crops best suited to specific parcels of land, enabling more efficient use of resources and greater resili...

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Save the date for the next CSH talk! In this talk, Roman Hoffmann from @iiasa.ac.at will discuss how #complexity modeling can help us better understand #climate -related #migration and immobility. • 𝟭𝟱 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 - 𝟭 𝗽𝗺 at the Complexity Science Hub or online • 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿: shorturl.at/dMTAo

Where can freshwater conservation have the greatest impact? A new study by IIASA researchers and partners presents a framework to help prioritize freshwater conservation and restoration across the US and Europe. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/jul-202... @bokuvienna.bsky.social, @michiganstateu.bsky.social

IIASA recently welcomed H.E. Ambassador Shambhu S. Kumaran, India's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna, to discuss strengthening scientific cooperation and advancing sustainable solutions together. Read more about the visit 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/jul-202...

The world's biggest challenges rarely have simple solutions. They demand structured thinking, informed negotiation, and sound decision making. That is the vision behind the Raiffa Academy at IIASA.

What shaped Howard Raiffa's vision? His experience at IIASA. It inspired him to connect decision science with negotiation, diplomacy, and real-world impact. Today, that vision lives on through the Raiffa Academy. #RaiffaAcademy ▶️ iiasa.ac.at/blog/jun-202...

New on #IIASAInsights: What can millions of online conversations tell us about climate action? Sandeep Chowdhary explains how a new IIASA AI-powered dashboard analyzes discussions on food, mobility, & home energy to uncover the social drivers of low-carbon lifestyles. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/blog/jul-202...

🌐 Introducing the Raiffa Academy at IIASA Better decisions in a complex world. IIASA proudly launches the Raiffa Academy - a global hub advancing decision science, negotiation analysis, game theory, and systems analysis to help solve complex, science-intensive policy challenges.

Systems thinking in action in Maputo 🇲🇿! Together with FNI and SSARMO, IIASA co-hosted a workshop on strengthening STI policy through systems approaches. Thanks to all participants and to IIASA Deputy Director General @karenrlips.bsky.social for opening the event. 📸 iiasa.ac.at/events/jun-2...

Today marks the official launch of the Science and Timber Construction Alliance (SITCA), an initiative bringing together leading scientific institutions and industry partners to accelerate the transition to sustainable timber construction.

“SITCA” Alliance for the global transition to timber construction

Under the leadership of IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber, the Science and Timber Construction Alliance (SITCA) was officially launched today. The initiative aims to transform th...

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Last week, the Austrian IIASA Committee gathered at the Austrian Academy of Sciences for its 100th session. Read more about this milestone and the discussions that looked back on IIASA's history while charting a course for its future 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/jun-202... @oeaw.bsky.social

Scenarios across borders: 100 meetings of the Austrian IIASA Committee

On 26 June 2026, the Austrian IIASA Committee gathered at the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna for its 100th session – an afternoon focused on systems, science diplomacy, and the question of how...

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👏 8 IIASA experts are among @carbonbrief.org Project Cosmos' 500 most highly cited climate scientists, with Keywan Riahi ranked #13 globally. IIASA also ranks among the world’s leading climate research institutions. Congratulations to all researchers & collaborators! iiasa.ac.at/news/jun-202...

IIASA experts among the world’s most highly cited climate scientists

Eight IIASA experts have been included in Carbon Brief’s latest ranking of the world’s 500 most highly cited climate scientists, while IIASA itself ranks among the world’s leading institutions for cli...

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Carbon Brief@carbonbrief.org · last mo.

Project Cosmos is Carbon Brief’s universe of 1.8 million climate science papers. In this video, science correspondent @ayeshatandon.carbonbrief.org explains the database’s features. Explore the database here ➡️ bit.ly/4eXC4tK

Join us for the Inaugural Howard Raiffa Lecture with Avril Haines, President-elect of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Hosted by IIASA, Friends of IIASA, and the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the event marks the launch of the Raiffa Academy. 🎟️ Register: iiasa.ac.at/events/jul-2...