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Agriculture, injecting of liquid manure with two tractors and yellow vulture spreader trailers

26 July 2023

Ammonia reduction should be prioritized in Europe’s fight against air pollution

Europe still faces numerous challenges in reducing air pollution. A new study by an international team of researchers identified the reduction of ammonia emissions as a cost-effective measure to reduce concentrations of fine particulate matter in the atmosphere.

26 July 2023

Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber appointed as IIASA Director General

It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of John Schellnhuber as the new IIASA Director General effective from 1 December 2023.

25 July 2023

Professor Donghyun Kim's Visit to IIASA strengthens ties between South Korea and the FLAM team

Jeonju University's Professor Donghyun Kim visited IIASA on July 24, 2023, to present his cutting-edge research on drone technology for smart agriculture and fire suppression and monitoring. The visit aimed to explore collaboration possibilities with the FLAM-AFE team.

Sustainable development concept with different aspects such as sustainable energy highlighted

21 July 2023

Nebojsa Nakicenovic appointed as a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science

We are delighted to announce and extend our warmest congratulations to IIASA Emeritus Research Scholar Nebojsa Nakicenovic on his appointment as a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS).

Climate change concept - landscape with dry earth, Meadow and oak tree

20 July 2023

Introducing the Climate Solutions Explorer

IIASA recently launched the Climate Solutions Explorer – a comprehensive resource that visualizes and presents vital data about climate mitigation, climate impacts, vulnerabilities, and risks arising from development and climate change.

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17 July 2023

Addressing adaptation inequalities in climate research

A new study proposes ways to better incorporate adaptation in climate change research, addressing the uneven distribution of adaptation capacities and needs worldwide.

14 July 2023

People and Patterns: IIASA-CSER joint consultation on mitigating the global risks

Researchers from Cambridge University’s Centre for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER) visited the IIASA on 11th and 12^th July to explore tools that take a whole systems approach to the global risks we face.

3D Earth Globe and with 17 colorful icons representing the Sustainable Development Goals

13 July 2023

IIASA at the United Nations High-level Political Forum in New York

The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development 2023 kicked off at the UN Headquarters in New York this week. IIASA is involved in several capacities at this international conference to support policymakers in countries around the world with science-based inputs to help them develop effective policies to address the interconnected global challenges and opportunities society faces today.

Earth with green energy concept showing solar panels and wind turbines

10 July 2023

First International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum

Registrations are open for the newly established International Vienna Energy and Climate Forum, which will take place for the first time on 2 and 3 November 2023 at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. It will bring together high-level representatives from member states, international organizations, business, and science including youth representatives and more than 1,000 international experts to discuss best practices and present solutions to tackle climate change and achieve a green energy transition.

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