Story ideas, media briefings, and press releases specifically for media. If you are a journalist, you can subscribe to receive upcoming press releases by email.

Press Releases

Global population concept. Tiny figures on a globe

05 July 2023

New IIASA online tool to visualize global migration patterns

IIASA researchers have developed a new tool – the Global Migration Data Explorer – to help address the lack of data on global migration flows and provide a visual method for exploring migration patterns worldwide.
Sustainable Development Goals

27 June 2023

Revealing the power of citizen science for SDG advancement

A new collection in the journal Citizen Science: Theory and Practice demonstrates the potential of citizen science to aid in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and other international agreements and frameworks. The authors call for urgent dialogue between citizen science practitioners, researchers, and decision makers to build partnerships and work together to advance citizen science for a sustainable world.
CO2 reducing icon link with factory with pollution emission icons connected by dotted lines on blue-grey background

22 June 2023

Will engineered carbon removal solve the climate crisis?

A new IIASA-led study explored fairness and feasibility in deep mitigation pathways with novel carbon dioxide removal, taking into account institutional capacity to implement mitigation measures.
Close up of hands holding rice in an African market

19 June 2023

A holistic approach to addressing food security in Africa

The African continent faces a multitude of challenges, and food security is among the most pressing. New research by an international team of researchers sheds light on the challenges and opportunities facing the African continent in securing sufficient food supplies with a particular focus on rice.
EU flags

15 June 2023

IIASA analysis underpins new 2040 climate targets by EU Advisors

Today, the European Advisory Board on Climate Change officially published advice to the European Commission, presenting evidence for a 2040 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target, which was substantially informed by an analysis conducted by IIASA.
Fields and wind turbines near Edelstal, Austria

13 June 2023

WIMBY: Engaging communities for the acceptance and adoption of wind energy in the EU

IIASA researchers are participating in a new Horizon Europe project that will develop innovative tools to facilitate citizens and stakeholders’ interaction, in particular around knowledge sharing, collaborative evaluation of impacts, mitigation of controversies, and social innovation potential of new onshore and offshore wind power deployments.
Social Media

13 June 2023

Rise of malicious bots: how automatons shake up Twitter with earthquake conspiracies

Numerous wild conspiracies gained momentum online following significant seismic events in the past. In light of the growing dominance of social media and the spread of misinformation, a new paper reveals how bots contribute to the dissemination of conspiracy theories surrounding earthquakes.
Crowded street in Delhi, India

06 June 2023

New book sheds light on adult mortality in India

A new book titled, Adult Mortality in India: Trends, Socioeconomic Disparities, and Consequences, provides an in-depth analysis of adult mortality patterns in the country and addresses crucial issues related to public health and policy.
Earth globe against planet map

31 May 2023

Quantifying Earth System Boundaries for a just world on a safe planet

IIASA researchers contributed to a new study in Nature, that for the first time presents quantifiable numbers and a solid scientific foundation to assess the state of our planetary health, not only regarding Earth System stability and resilience, but also in terms of human wellbeing and justice.