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IIASA researchers contributed to a new study analyzing factors affecting future wood supply in Europe such as climate change, land use, and policy developments. The authors propose practical response measures for different stakeholder groups, including the wood-based industry, forest management, and policymakers.

Join us for this webinar on communicating tipping points as part of a series that aims to advance the knowledge about tipping points, irreversibility, and abrupt changes in the Earth system.

In 2023, IIASA collaborated with Tel Aviv University and the Israeli Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology, to set up a new national research center focusing on a broad set of scientific fields related to systems analysis in Israel.

From 6-7 March, the European Union Science Diplomacy Working Group 4 on building capacity for European science diplomacy convened for a two-day co-creation workshop hosted by IIASA and the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna. 

This year, the institute celebrates 30 years of Ukraine’s IIASA membership – a period marked by many impactful research partnerships in forestry, agriculture, water resource management, and energy, among others. Amid the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict in the country, IIASA is proud to highlight some of its achievements and joint projects with Ukrainian scientists.

It is our pleasure to announce that long-time IIASA collaborator and Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Johan Rockström, will receive the 2024 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement.

The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) hosted a delegation from the Institute of Economic Research of the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS). The visit aimed at fostering collaboration and in-depth discussions on key economic models and research areas.

The macroeconomic agent-based model (MacroABM) developed by IIASA is gaining momentum. Researchers and practitioners working on the model, both from academic and policy institutions, will meet on 18-19 April 2024 in Schloss Laxenburg. This workshop will facilitate exchanges on the model, create a space to get support with practical issues, and share ideas.

The International Committee on New Integrated Climate Change Assessment Scenarios (ICONICS) and IIASA will launch the new Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) Extensions Explorer as part of the ICONICS webinar series.

Martin Polaschek, Austria's Federal Minister for Education, Science, and Research recently visited IIASA to discuss current research priorities and explore potential opportunities for collaboration between the institute and the Ministry.

IIASA Interim Deputy Director General for Science, Wolfgang Lutz, will deliver a keynote at the 2024 annual meeting of the Population Association of Singapore, focusing on the trends in population and development against the backdrop of numerous changes in the world.

Xuxia Li spent the past year as a guest research scholar at IIASA. She reflects on her experiences at the institute and her research journey to date, which was made possible by the China Scholarship Council.

The IIASA Connect Feature series shines a spotlight on the opportunities and achievements within our network. This edition featured IIASA researcher Edward Byers who shared his experience within the LEAP-RE project of organizing workshops in Ethiopia in partnerships with our Regional Member Organization.

A recent visit by a delegation from IIASA to the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAS) in Bratislava marked a significant step in strengthening scientific collaboration between the two institutions.

Tipping elements of the Earth system should be considered global commons, researchers argue in a new paper published in the renowned journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).

IIASA Interim Deputy Director General for Science, Wolfgang Lutz, will deliver a keynote speech at The Economist's forthcoming Third Demographic Summit on handling the demographic emergency and the role of science, governments, and citizens.

Join us for this thought-provoking special lecture as part of the "Voices for Climate" series at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, where IIASA Director General John Schellnhuber will share insights into innovative approaches to address the climate crisis. The event promises to be both informative and inspirational, offering a unique perspective on the urgent actions needed in the face of the current climate challenges.

It is our pleasure to announce that IIASA Interim Deputy Director General for Science, Wolfgang Lutz, has been elected as the 2024 International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) Laureate in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the field of population and service to the IUSSP.

Join us for this webinar series that aims to advance the knowledge about tipping elements, irreversibility, and abrupt changes in the Earth system. In this installment, experts will discuss sea ice.

Join us for this webinar series that aims to advance the knowledge about tipping elements, irreversibility, and abrupt changes in the Earth system. In this installment, experts will discuss early warning signals.