IIASA's Water Security Group Leader Dr Taher Kahil interviewed for Die Press

Die Presse's Veronica Schmidt made the astute comparison between identifying biomarkers for disease and the work of the SOS Water project, which is pursuing a similar goal, but for water systems. The SOS Water project aims to identify the limits (biomarkers in nature) of healthy water systems. 

We are developing a holistic approach as a sustainability concept: We need values ​​that indicate when we are getting too close to dangerous tipping points

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21 February 2025

Vietnamese Ambassador and IIASA discuss strengthening research collaboration

On 14 February 2025, IIASA welcomed H.E. Ambassador Vu Le Thai Hoang, Permanent Representative of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the International Organizations in Vienna, to explore advancing research cooperation between IIASA and Vietnam.
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12 December 2024

Charting the course for water security in Europe and Central Asia

IIASA researchers contributed to a new World Bank report titled, A Blueprint for Resilience: Charting the Course for Water Security in Europe and Central Asia. This comprehensive publication provides a methodological framework, in-depth analysis, and actionable recommendations to strengthen water security in countries and regions, and build resilience in the face of climate change, rising water demands, and growing geopolitical tensions.
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19 November 2024

IIASA researchers recognized on Clarivate’s 2024 Highly Cited Researchers™ List

The 2024 Highly Cited Researchers™ list by Clarivate celebrates individuals whose research has had a profound and wide-reaching impact. IIASA is proud to have its Director General, Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber, as well as 10 additional exceptional researchers associated with the Institute recognized for their contributions in various fields.