IIASA Insights

IIASA Insights is an informal outlet for IIASA researchers and the wider IIASA global network to share their research, insights, and perspectives. It does not necessarily represent the official views or position of the institute.

A desolate landscape with a road running to a city in the distance

16 May 2025

The looming shadow of nuclear winter

A team of scientists led by IIASA researcher Christian Folberth is contributing to international nuclear winter research through the ANFOS project, which aims to provide a comprehensive picture of how a nuclear conflict could alter crop growth, cause supply chain disruptions, and consequently affect global food security.

Biodiversity and Natural Resources (BNR) Agriculture, Forestry, and Ecosystem Services (AFE)

Network of North Africa with blue illuminated connections

14 March 2025

Fostering a culture of evidence-based policymaking in North Africa

In a world where sustainable development and climate change solutions demand urgent action, ensuring that policies are informed by solid evidence is essential. The North Africa Applied Systems Analysis Centre (NAASAC) in Egypt has made this its mission, aiming to build a systemic culture of applied systems analysis for evidence-based policy development.

Network Capacity development Egypt

Sprinkler irrigation in an orchard - Trentino Alto Adige Italy.

13 February 2025

New water withdrawal projections for Europe suggest more people will live in water-stressed areas

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.

Biodiversity and Natural Resources (BNR) Water Security (WAT) Integrated Biosphere Futures (IBF) Community Water Model (CWatM)

Hands working together on a jigsaw puzzle

16 January 2025

Strengthening transdisciplinary research and knowledge co-production at IIASA

Transdisciplinary research and knowledge co-production are transforming the way IIASA addresses complex societal challenges. Susanne Hanger-Kopp reports on behalf of the participants of an IIASA-wide workshop that highlighted the potential of and hurdles to these approaches.

Population and Just Societies (POPJUS) Equity and Justice (EQU)

Young adults using smartphones in a circle

11 December 2024

Advancing climate insights with social media data

IIASA recently hosted an interdisciplinary research workshop under the LowAI project to explore how social media and digital platforms can advance climate and sustainability research. The participants tackled the challenges of leveraging digital data to shape effective climate actions and foster social change. IIASA researcher Sandeep Chowdhary shares his insights and experiences from the event.

Network Energy, Climate, and Environment (ECE) Sustainable Service Systems (S3)

Vibrant abstract representation of global cooperation with dynamic lines and earth graphic.

26 November 2024

How science diplomacy can help combat climate change

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), traditional approaches are not enough to meet the climate goals. In the search for new ways forward, science diplomacy could offer a powerful avenue for fostering the cooperation needed to develop effective solutions. IIASA 2024 Science Communication Intern, Moritz Boeswirth explored this topic.

Science Diplomacy Internships Austria

Abstract image depicting AI system analyzing vast amounts of social media data

18 November 2024

Leveraging social media intelligence for disaster risk management: a game-changer in real-time response

Social media intelligence mining is transforming disaster risk management. A new cutting-edge tool developed by IIASA researchers provides real-time insights from platforms like X and Google, enhancing rapid response during and after disasters, resource distribution, and effective crisis communication to better safeguard communities.

Advancing Systems Analysis (ASA) Cooperation and Transformative Governance (CAT)

A big flood with trees and a rural African village flooded by dirty waters

13 November 2024

COP29: Loss and Damage funding has to be at core of new climate finance regime

The focus of the ongoing COP is to decide on a new finance regime. Major polluters will be asked to massively increase their financial contributions to developing nations. Researchers from IIASA and CMCC show that Loss and Damage needs of vulnerable countries range between roughly 130 and 940 billion Dollars in 2025 alone. On top of money for mitigation and adaptation.

Advancing Systems Analysis (ASA) Systemic Risk and Resilience (SYRR)

Older mother hugging her little girl on couch in livingroom

11 November 2024

Why are people waiting longer to start a family? Exploring the trends, challenges, and choices behind delayed parenthood

Ahead of the Wittgenstein Centre Conference 2024 on Delayed Reproduction: Challenges and Prospects, which is set to take place from 21-22 November, researchers from the IIASA Population and Just Societies Program, the Vienna Institute of Demography, and the University of Vienna look into the shifting trends, drivers, and consequences of delayed parenthood.

Network Population and Just Societies (POPJUS) Multidimensional Demographic Modeling (MDM) Migration and Sustainable Development (MIG) Austria Spain

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