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The following statistics are from the last 5 full calendar years: 2021-2025
Publications
Projects
251
Projects related to United States of America
Engagement
264
Number of times participants from United States of America joined IIASA events
94
Number of times visitors from United States of America came to IIASA
265
IIASA staff visits to United States of America
People
57
- Women
- Men
Staff members from United States of America
8
- Women
- Men
Postdoctoral researchers from United States of America
21
- Women
- Men
YSSPers from United States of America
763
- Women
- Men
- Unknown
Total number of alumni from United States of America
News
27 May 2026
Temporary carbon removal could help support climate goals
Persistent methane emissions from sectors such as agriculture and growing debates over the credibility of carbon offsets are creating new challenges for governments and companies pursuing net-zero commitments. New research suggests temporary carbon storage may have a scientifically valid role in helping support climate goals, if used in the right way.
15 January 2026
Winners of the 2025 Young Scientists Summer Program Awards Announced
IIASA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) Awards in recognition of outstanding research conducted during the program.
22 January 2025
Winners of the 2024 Young Scientists Summer Program Awards Announced
IIASA is pleased to announce the winners of the 2024 Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) Awards in recognition of outstanding research conducted during the program.
Events
Focus
16 January 2026
IIASA at AGU25: Engagement with Global Earth System Science
Participation in leading international scientific conferences is an important element of IIASA’s engagement with the global research community. In December, IIASA researchers participated in the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting 2025 (AGU25) in New Orleans, one of the world’s largest annual conferences in Earth, climate, and environmental sciences. IIASA researcher Andre Nakhavali shares some reflections and experiences from the event.
Annual Report 2024
Annual Report 2024: Science Diplomacy Highlights
In 2024, IIASA strengthened its position as a trusted science diplomacy actor by deepening engagement with international institutions and supporting evidence-based policy dialogue across global platforms.
Projects
Analysis of Impacts of Renewable Fuels and Renewable Fuel Policies for the US Environmental Protection Agency Using GLOBIOM (EPA)
Building Arctic Futures: Transport Infrastructures and Sustainable Northern Communities (INFRANORTH)
Publications
Ton, M.J., de Moel, H., de Bruijn, J. , Reimann, L., Botzen, W.J.W., & Aerts, J.C.J.H. (2024). Economic damage from natural hazards and internal migration in the United States. Natural Hazards 10.1007/s11069-024-06987-2.
Han, S., Hu, M., Gao, X., Huang, Y., Guo, F. , Shen, G., Wang, D., Lin, S., & Zhang, K. (2024). Energy burden and mental health: A national study in the United States. Science of the Total Environment 955 e176796. 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176796.
Ton, M.J., de Moel, H., de Bruijn, J. , Botzen, W.J.W., Karabiyik, H., Friedrich, M., & Aerts, J.C.J.H. (2024). The impact of natural hazards on migration in the United States and the effect of spatial dependence. Journal of Environmental Planning and Management 1-19. 10.1080/09640568.2024.2359447.
Marois, G. , Gietel-Basten, S., Crespo Cuaresma, J., Zellmann, J.G., Reiter, C. , & Lutz, W. (2024). Measuring Human Capital with Productivity-Weighted Labor Force: Methodology and Projections for China, India, the United States, and the European Union. IIASA Working Paper. Laxenburg, Austria: WP-24-005
Wu, G.C., Baker, J.S., Wade, C.M., McCord, G.C., Fargione, J.E., & Havlik, P. (2022). Contributions of healthier diets and agricultural productivity toward sustainability and climate goals in the United States. Sustainability Science 18 (1) 539-556. 10.1007/s11625-022-01232-w.
Yangji, G. (2022). Future scenario of residential hourly cooling energy demand in the United States. IIASA YSSP Report. Laxenburg, Austria: IIASA