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Portrait of an Asian girl wearins a face mask to protect against PM 2.5 dust and air pollution.

21 March 2025

Strengthening policy for clean air and climate solutions in the ASEAN region

A new report released by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), highlights the urgent need for integrated policies to address air pollution and climate change across Southeast Asia. IIASA researchers contributed as authors of the first chapter, laying the foundation for science-based policy action.

Green terraced fields in the mountain in Amhara province near city Weldiya with traditional african houses, Ethiopia agriculture concept

20 March 2025

IIASA and Ethiopia explore research collaboration in innovation and sustainability

On 19 March 2025, IIASA hosted a virtual workshop with Ethiopia’s Ministry of Innovation and Technology and the National Research Foundation of South Africa. The event explored research and innovation opportunities to support Ethiopia’s strategic development goals, focusing on areas such as climate change, food security, and sustainable energy.

20 March 2025

Solutions to urgent environmental protection challenges in Vietnam

Zbigniew Klimont, who leads the Pollution Management Research Group in the IIASA Energy, Climate, and Environment Program, was invited to share the group's expertise in assisting cities to mitigate air pollution at a recent conference co-organized by the Hanoi People's Committee and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) - the IIASA National Member Organization for Vietnam and its scholarly community.

Adaptation Pathways and Scenarios for Climate Change Research Workshop,17-21 February, Lorentz Center, Leiden, Netherlands

17 March 2025

SPARCCLE Researcher Marina Andrijevic Leads the Organization of the ‘Adaptation Pathways and Scenarios for Climate Change Research’ Workshop

Adaptation to climate change is becoming increasingly urgent, yet global assessments still struggle to answer pressing questions: Where will adaptation be most needed? Which actors must adapt, and what barriers stand in the way? These challenges were at the heart of the ‘Adaptation Pathways and Scenarios for Climate Change Research’ workshop, held from 17th to 21st February at the Lorentz Center in Leiden, Netherlands.

Group of refugees outlined against the setting sun.

17 March 2025

Addressing the needs of vulnerable populations unable to move away from climate risk areas

People in informal settlements, urban deprived areas, refugee camps, prisons, and war zones can be particularly vulnerable to climate threats and natural hazards. A new study, led by IIASA researchers, explores how policymakers can ease their burden.

12 March 2025

Training Workshop on Demographic Analysis with Applications to Aging and Health

IIASA’s Population and Just Societies Program, in collaboration with the College of Population Studies at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, is pleased to announce its upcoming annual intensive training course titled "Demographic Analysis with Applications to Aging and Health."

11 March 2025

IIASA provides insights on research, technology, and innovation to Austrian federal states

IIASA contributed to the Austrian Bundesländerdialog — a forum bringing together the federal government, representatives of different states, and other interested institutions to discuss recent developments in research, technology, and innovation. It provided an important platform to increase IIASA’s visibility in the Austrian federal states and strengthen connections with key stakeholders in research and innovation.

11 March 2025

Climate Change and Migration in the 2024 Vienna Yearbook of Population Research

IIASA researchers have made significant contributions to the newly released Vienna Yearbook of Population Research 2024 edited by Roman Hoffmann and colleagues.

Guiding a multinational company through AI-driven innovation for sustainable growth.

06 March 2025

IIASA’s CAT Research Group joined the UN ECOSOC Partnership Forum 2025’s event: Global Challenges Action Innovation, Emerging Technologies & the Power of Partnerships

The ever-evolving global challenges have made the need for innovative solutions more evident. Due to their work and experience in developing AI-based tools for addressing global issues, IIASA's Cooperation and Transformative Governance Research Group has been invited to share their insights on developing AI-based solutions for sustainable policy crafting at the “Global Challenges Action Innovation, Emerging Technologies & the Power of Partnerships" event, a side event to the "UN ECOSOC Partnership Forum 2025.”

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