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Bucharest, Romania - July 02, 2019: 43 degrees celsius 109. 4 fahrenheit is the temperature displayed by a digital thermometer on a hot summer day

06 November 2026

“Mega heatwaves” strengthened by interaction between soil moisture, atmospheric pressure, and temperature

A new study has found a self-reinforcing interaction between temperature, soil moisture, and atmospheric pressure is being triggered at high temperatures, making extreme heatwaves 10% hotter than they would otherwise be.

05 November 2026

What will society look like after the world's population hits its peak?

How will populations around the world change over the next three centuries, and what will those changes mean for future societies? In a new study, IIASA researcher Samir KC explores how populations and human capital across 200 countries and territories could evolve in the years leading up to 2300.

At the Honorary Doctorate Degree Conferment Ceremony

05 November 2026

IIASA Director General awarded honorary doctorate by Tsinghua University

IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to climate science and sustainability research.

SPARCCLE Consortium Meeting in Athens 2026

04 November 2026

SPARCCLE Consortium Meets in Athens to Set the Course for the Final Phase

Project partners from across Europe gathered in Athens on 29-30 September 2026 for the in-person General Assembly of the SPARCCLE project. Hosted by the E3-Modelling team of WSP, the two-day meeting provided an important opportunity to take stock of progress, consolidate research findings, and align on the project’s final outputs as it enters its concluding phase.

04 November 2026

Play your part in circular change!

To achieve a circular economy, we need actions by all societal actors, including governments, businesses, and citizens. Citizens can contribute to a circular economy not only by engaging in circular consumption, but also by engaging in circular citizenship behaviors. These are aimed at urging governments, businesses, and other citizens to take actions that facilitate and encourage systemic change towards a circular economy. Thereby, they could allow for far-reaching transformations and make circular consumption more attractive and feasible.

04 November 2026

European Commission's CORDIS platform highlights NATURANCE project

Research results from the Horizon Europe project “NATURANCE – Nature for insurance, and insurance for nature” have been highlighted by the European Commission’s Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS), the primary platform for sharing the results of EU-funded research and innovation projects.

03 November 2026

IIASA hosts EARMA discussion on research management and professional development

On 21 October 2026, IIASA welcomed Harald Hasler-Sheetal, Board Member of the European Association of Research Managers and Administrators (EARMA), to its campus at Schloss Laxenburg to discuss professional development and exchange experiences with colleagues working in research management and administration.

28 October 2026

Vietnamese Provincial Delegation Visits IIASA to Explore Pathways for Sustainable Development

Representatives from two Vietnamese provincial governments visited IIASA in October to discuss opportunities for cooperation on sustainable development, climate resilience, and evidence-based policymaking.

27 October 2026

IIASA and Kazakhstan strengthen scientific cooperation through new agreement

IIASA and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance joint research, academic exchange, and capacity development.

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