IIASA researchers are participating in a new Horizon Europe project that will develop innovative tools to facilitate citizens and stakeholders’ interaction, in particular around knowledge sharing, collaborative evaluation of impacts, mitigation of controversies, and social innovation potential of new onshore and offshore wind power deployments.
Numerous wild conspiracies gained momentum online following significant seismic events in the past. In light of the growing dominance of social media and the spread of misinformation, a new paper reveals how bots contribute to the dissemination of conspiracy theories surrounding earthquakes.
How can science offer guidance in the public discourse on sustainability, dwindling resources, and the growing threat of climate change? A symposium at the Austrian Academy of Sciences focuses on how science can contribute to achieving a more sustainable future. The event also explores the impact of scientific skepticism on sustainable decision-making in a public panel discussion.
IIASA researchers participate in the 6th European Climate Change Adaptation Conference (ECCA 2023) - "Actionable Knowledge for a Climate Resilient Europe".
Ian McCallum and Steffen Fritz from the Novel Data Ecosystems for Sustainability Research Group will be attending the international scientific workshop 'The future of land monitoring – technologies, trends, transparency?' within the Transparent Monitoring project, which aims to shed light on ongoing developments and trends, that are likely to shape transparent monitoring approaches in the future.
IIASA researchers attended a meeting hosted in Geneva, Switzerland with 30+ of the worlds experts on Net-Zero alignment metrics for the financial sector. These experts were hand-picked technical scientists specializing in Net-Zero alignment Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across key Net-Zero (NZ) and the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) alliances, international data and service providers.