Climate change may affect the production of maize (corn) and wheat by 2030 if current trends continue, according to a new international study that included researchers from IIASA, NASA, and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Maize crop yields are projected to decline by 24%, while wheat could potentially see growth of about 17%.
Policy Brief #32, October 2021. A comprehensive risk finance framework supports the identification of international funding options for reducing climate-related risk and addressing residual impacts beyond adaptation in vulnerable countries.
Open access – unrestricted access to scientific publications and data sets – is an established goal in the scientific community. Open access makes scientific publications and other digital material, such as research data, freely accessible to everybody. As a signatory to the Berlin Declaration on Open Access to Knowledge in the Sciences and Humanities, IIASA is committed to providing unrestricted and cost-free online access to its scientific publications and data for all users and researchers.
The latest news, research, and other resources produced by members of the IIASA community who are working to provide decision-makers with the information they need to address the COVID-19 crisis.
Replacing polluting cooking fuels with clean-burning ones can save lives and reduce our impact on the environment. A group of IIASA researchers shows how recovery from the pandemic and climate mitigation policies might affect access to clean fuels.
David McCollum
Guest Senior Research Scholar (ECE, IACC, S3)
Gladys Shamirian
Administrative Assistant for Research Program (POPJUS, MDM, H2A, MIG, EQU)
Omkar Patange
Guest Research Scholar (EF)
Florian Maczek
Researcher (IACC)
Giacomo Falchetta
Research Scholar (IACC)
Shared values define what we stand for as employees, as an employer, as an organization and as a research institute. They underpin how we carry out our work and how we work with each other. They shape our culture and enable us to work together to achieve our wider vision.
The IIASA Women in Science Club (WISC) is a network for people connected to science at IIASA interested in amplifying the scientific contributions of women.
The Annual Report presents highlights from IIASA research and other activities at the global, regional, and national level in a dynamic, interactive, digital format.
Systems analysis helps decision makers to find long-lasting solutions to the complex interconnected challenges they face.
In 2021, IIASA embarked on a new strategy to develop and apply systems science to support transformations to sustainability.
The institute's international and interdisciplinary network includes staff, alumni, Member communities, collaborators, diplomatic partners, and visiting fellows. Since 2020, IIASA Connect provides an exclusive platform that brings together this network.
Current tenders and opportunities for freelance work at IIASA.
Shared values define what we stand for as employees, as an employer, as an organization and as a research institute. They underpin how we carry out our work and how we work with each other. They shape our culture and enable us to work together to achieve our wider vision.
Europe is in the grip of an unprecedented energy crisis, leading some to call for a renewed focus on fossil fuels to supply much needed electricity for the coming winter months. A statement released by the Group of Chief Scientific Advisors to the European Commission however highlights that accelerating the transition to a low-carbon energy system is a solution that can actually lower energy prices in the long term.