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Options Magazine, Summer 2022: Anniversary edition
2022 marks half a century since IIASA was first founded to promote East-West scientific cooperation during the Cold War. In this special anniversary edition of Options, we invite you to join us on a journey through time to celebrate the institute’s exceptional achievements over the past 50 years.
Our cover feature highlights 50 great achievements in a timeline starting with the signing of the IIASA charter in 1972 and progressing through global policy impacts and contributions to Nobel winning research over the years. We take a closer look at the institute’s role in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), showing how participation and input by IIASA not only contributes to, but supports the scientific foundation of reports by the highly influential non-governmental body. As it forges the links of systems science, IIASA can help to connect the world in a network of science diplomacy. In this issue, we delve into the concept of science diplomacy and show how it can bring decision makers with clashing views into the same room to tackle common problems.
Magazine articles
Celebrating 50 years of systems science
The institute’s 50th anniversary provides a perfect moment to take stock of its achievements as we look to the future. Join us on a journey through time as we highlight 50 major IIASA achievements of the past half century.
Gaining popular support for green tax reform
Options Magazine, Summer 2022: In the effort to combat climate change, the notion of green tax reform has become increasingly common, but how do different carbon tax designs affect people at different income levels?
Local politics and global visions of Morocco’s renewable energy transition
Options Magazine, Summer 2022: IIASA researchers explored the possible impacts that Morocco's ambitious plans for a green energy transition could have on local communities.
Using a new framework to help Jakarta protect against flooding
Options Magazine, Summer 2022: Many coastal cities around the world are at risk of flooding due to rising sea levels. Few cities, however, face challenges like Jakarta. IIASA research shows that open data sources and tools can help cities prepare and identify vulnerabilities.
Building more fire-resistant housing in California
Options Magazine, Summer 2022: California is known for sunny weather and beautiful landscapes. The dry, windy, and hot conditions that make California desirable, however, also make it vulnerable to wildfires.
Reflection: Looking back on 50 years of risk research at IIASA
Options Magazine, Summer 2022: JoAnne Linnerooth-Bayer, former director of the IIASA Risk and Resilience Program, reflects on a rewarding career.
People profile: From Everest to systems analysis
Options Magazine, Summer 2022: Before joining IIASA in 1980, Michael Thompson was a Himalayan mountaineer. Navigating risk in the mountains has influenced his research on risk theory, and environment and development in Nepal.
Where are they now: Junguo Liu
Options Magazine, Summer 2022: We talk to IIASA alumnus, Junguo Liu, who is currently affiliated with the institute as a senior guest researcher.
Systems of understanding - building a network of science diplomacy
Options Magazine, Summer 2022: As it forges the links of systems science, IIASA can also help to connect the world in a network of science diplomacy.
Advancing systems science across the globe
Options Magazine, Summer 2022: In the last decade, IIASA has helped to establish several systems analysis research centres worldwide, partnering with local researchers from East to West and North to South to advance the discipline.
IIASA and the IPCC: Providing a solid foundation for the fight against climate change
Options Magazine, Summer 2022: We take a closer look at the institute’s role in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), highlighting how participation and input by IIASA not only contributes to, but supports the scientific foundation of reports by this highly influential organization.