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Female chinese worker testing production at line conveyor in china factory manufacturing

09 April 2026

Skills are replacing age-based labor supply as the engine of economies

As global population aging advances and countries face shrinking workforces, a new study focusing on China by IIASA researchers and colleagues from Nanjing University reveals how economic growth can persist despite these changes in age structures.

People walking in a city street lined with large trees

09 April 2026

Street green space can help cool cities, but it will not be enough on its own

A new IIASA-led study finds that expanding street green space can reduce urban heat stress in cities worldwide, but even ambitious greening efforts are unlikely to offset a significant share of the additional heat expected under climate change. Instead, the research shows that street greenery should be part of a broader portfolio of urban adaptation measures.

Circular economy and sustainability strategies concept. The sustainable solutions for reducing waste. The sustainable solutions for reducing waste and maximizing the use of resources, reduce, reuse, recycle, use of natural resources.

26 March 2026

From waste to opportunity: SOWU project delivers Uganda’s first national organic waste management strategy

IIASA researchers have been working with the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC), Stellenbosch University, and the African Centre for Clean Air, to provide financial and technical support to Uganda, through its National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), to develop the Uganda Sector Strategy for Organic Waste Management.

25 March 2026

Policy brief: Risk transfer and reduction through nature-based solutions

New insights from four NATURANCE Innovation Labs show how risk transfer and nature-based solutions can work hand in hand to address escalating climate risks. From flood resilience in the UK and Italy to wildfire and urban heat challenges across Europe, the brief highlights practical opportunities to scale NbS where they are needed most.

President Van der Bellen engaging with IIASA staff

25 March 2026

Exchange and dialogue at IIASA: A visit from Austria’s Federal President

On Tuesday, 17 March 2026, IIASA had the privilege of hosting Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen at Schloss Laxenburg for a program focused on exchange, conversation, and engagement with the Institute’s research community. Austria is IIASA’s host country and one of its founding members, with its membership dating back to 1973.

23 March 2026

CHOICE webinar showcases interactive tools bringing food-system models closer to stakeholders

The Horizon Europe project CHOICE hosted an online webinar presenting two interactive simulation environments designed to make food-system and climate modelling more accessible to stakeholders, policymakers, and non-expert users. The session featured live demonstrations and hands-on exercises exploring how behavioral change, dietary shifts, food waste reduction, and land-use decisions can shape sustainability outcomes.

20 March 2026

GIZ Interns Visit IIASA

On 12 March, a group of interns from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) visited IIASA to learn about its research activities and interact with its scientists.

18 March 2026

IIASA leadership strengthens partnerships during mission to Brazil

During a recent visit to Brazil, IIASA Director General, Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber, and Deputy Director General, Karen Lips, met with representatives from government agencies, research institutes, universities, and NGOs to explore opportunities for collaboration on some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.

11 March 2026

Centuries of net-negative emissions required to secure a safe climate future

Two new studies published in leading scientific journals conclude that stabilizing long-term climate risks will require sustained net-negative carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions for centuries. Approaching the problem from distinct perspectives – legal and technological feasibility on the one hand, and economic optimization under uncertainty on the other – the research converges on a consistent message: reaching net zero is not enough.

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