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As water demand continues to rise across Europe, new analysis reveals that more people than previously estimated will face water stress in the coming decades. IIASA researchers working on the EU-Horizon ACCREU project highlight the urgent need for informed adaptation strategies.

Susanne Hanger-Kopp was invited to this workshop as a representative of the Equity and Justice Research Group at IIASA, bringing expertise on justice in climate change and acceptance research to the discussions. The workshop provided a unique platform to exchange insights on how justice considerations shape public responses to renewable energy projects and how these principles can be embedded in planning and decision-making processes.

IIASA Director General, Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber, will be a distinguished speaker at the NEW Bauhaus Congress, taking place from 4–6 March 2025 at Messe Erfurt in Germany. The event, inspired by the Bauhaus movement, aims to explore innovative approaches to sustainable, aesthetic, and integrative urban and rural development.

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WorldCereal is excited to introduce the very first WorldCereal Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on Reference Data for Crop Type Mapping! This free course is the first in a three-part series designed to offer a deep dive into global cropland mapping and monitoring.

IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming First International Timber Construction Symposium. The event will address the urgent challenges in urban development, housing markets, and climate protection under the theme, Building with Timber: Climate-friendly, affordable, and future-proof.

ASA is excited to announce that the ECOANTITRUST initiative led by ASA Program Director, Elena Rovenskaya, has been awarded the innovative Competition Policy and Power Research (CPPR) Fund to continue its exploration of systems analysis approaches for competition regulation of the digital economy.

The Research Alliances for Climate-Neutral, Sustainable, and Equitable Urban Communities conference brings together experts from academia, government, industry, and civil society to address global urban challenges. With a focus on climate neutrality, social inclusion, and resilience, sessions explore circular economies, smart cities, and renewable energy.

Join the global Resource Nexus community at DNC 2025 in Dresden, Germany (April 8–10, 2025), where innovation meets sustainability! Don't miss Session B3: Nexus Thinking in Action—a deep dive into how citizen science is driving real-world change for sustainable development. Register now and submit your abstract!

IIASA researchers will participate in the European Geosciences Union (EGU) 2025 conference presenting research on climate change, risk and resilience, energy, citizen science, and more. We invite you to visit the IIASA booth in Hall X2, next to the coffee area. Take the opportunity to connect with our experts and learn more about our research and initiatives.

On 3 February 2025, IIASA had the honor of welcoming H.E. Ambassador José Antonio Zabalgoitia, Permanent Representative of the United Mexican States to the International Organizations in Vienna. The visit marked an important step in reinforcing the longstanding relationship between IIASA and Mexico in addressing global challenges through scientific collaboration.

In a new study, IIASA scientists show that a mix of policy measures, including both technological solutions and behavioral changes, can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from energy use in buildings and transport.

Germany’s Permanent Representative to the Office of the United Nations and other International Organizations in Vienna, H.E. Ruediger Bohn, visited IIASA to discuss strengthening collaboration on global challenges.

A new IIASA study shows why gender equality trends should be central when planning how societies adapt to and mitigate climate change. A society where women have little access to decision-making or finance or have less education, will be ill-equipped to find and implement solutions, ranging from concrete measures like irrigation or crop rotation, to behavior shifts and engineering the energy transition. We need to ask the “what-if” questions related to progress towards equality or deterioration of inequality. One thing is clear: gender inequality will have a high price if neglected.

Dr. h.c. Johan Kuylenstierna, IIASA Council member representing Sweden, has been awarded the H.M. The King's Medal (12th size, bright blue ribbon) in recognition of his significant contributions to sustainability and global environmental efforts.