From 9 to 20 November 2026, Antalya, Türkiye, will host the 31st Conference of the Parties (COP31), bringing together world leaders, policymakers, scientists, and climate experts to advance global climate action.
Building on the outcomes of previous climate conferences, COP31 will focus on turning commitments into action, accelerating the transition to a low-carbon future, strengthening climate resilience, and supporting vulnerable communities in adapting to the impacts of climate change.
IIASA researchers will contribute their scientific expertise by organizing and participating in a range of side events, sharing the latest research, insights, and science-based solutions to support ambitious climate targets and inform effective climate policies.
Friday, 13 November, Japan Pavillion, 16:30-17:30
The future of high well-being in carbon-neutral societies
Keywan Riahi and Inga Menke
Side event: Research Institute of Innovative Technology for the Earth (RITE) & The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Drawing on scientific evidence and data from the Energy Demand changes Induced by Technological and Social innovations (EDITS) network, colleagues will present the frontiers of low-demand knowledge and practice.
Friday, 13 November, Side Event Room 5 - HATTUŞA, 18:30-20:00
Global benchmarks for near-term climate action & multilat. sovereign guarantees for just transitions
Keywan Riahi
Latest scenarios since the AR6 show overshoot causes irreversible impacts and loss & damage. The event presents global benchmarks to put the world on track.
Upcoming Events
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Training workshop: Demographic analysis with applications to aging, health, and education
Austrian Academy of Sciences, Festive Hall, Dr. Ignaz Seipel-Platz 2, 1010 Vienna
On a Collision Course in Orbit: Who Bears Responsibility for Space Debris?
Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW), Seminar Room 1, Bäckerstraße 13, 1010 Vienna, Austria