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Hans Joachim “John” Schellnhuber, Director General of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), and Manuel Otero, Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA).

17 January 2025

IICA explores research opportunities with IIASA

The Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Manuel Otero, recently visited IIASA to discuss opportunities for future collaboration.

16 January 2025

IIASA sets example for thriving scientific collaboration in challenging times

A new article emphasizes the need for “safe zones” for researchers amid escalating geopolitical tensions. It uses the history of IIASA – established as a neutral ground during the Cold War – as a prime example.

14 January 2025

Communicating climate science through a game

IIASA researcher Jan Steinhauser is currently working on a computer game that could help popularize climate science among younger audiences in a fun and engaging way. The game is called “Climate Survivors”, and instead of taking on demons and vampires, players help fight the climate crisis.

14 January 2025

Interview with Austrian newspaper Die Presse

Renowned climate expert Hans Joachim Schellnhuber talks about climate policy, wind power, and what really scares him.

14 January 2025

Interview with Austrian newspaper Kurier

IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber, on politicians who deny climate change, the climate target and the target and the wildfires in California.

13 January 2025

Carbon Farming for Kazakhstan and the Asian Drylands Belt discussed at COP29

The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29) provided a global stage for advancing carbon farming initiatives in Kazakhstan, a country uniquely positioned to drive nature-based climate solutions in the Asian Drylands Belt (ADB). The side event, titled “Carbon Farming in Kazakhstan: Unlocking the Opportunity,” was held at the QAZAQSTAN Pavilion in Baku, co-organized by IIASA, the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre, the Center for Applied Research TALAP, and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

07 January 2025

Tages-Anzeiger Interview: "Most colleagues are afraid to tell the uncomfortable truth"

IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber in an interview with Joachim Laukenmann and Martin Läubli.

Automated assembly line with robotic arms in modern factory producing electric vehicle components.

20 December 2024

Increase in electric vehicles could create unwanted pollution hotspots

While electric vehicles have become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, a study by researchers from Princeton University and IIASA has demonstrated that refining the critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries could create pollution hotspots near manufacturing hubs.

18 December 2024

Celebrating a year of impact: IIASA highlights in 2024

IIASA proudly looks back on another successful year. Our year-end video showcases some of the milestones that have shaped IIASA's growth and impact in the global scientific community.

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