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Group photo of the CHinese delegation and IIASA representatives

29 May 2026

IIASA and Chinese partners explore future collaboration in science diplomacy

A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (MoST) and representatives of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Austria visited IIASA at Schloss Laxenburg on 13 May 2026 for discussions on scientific cooperation, science diplomacy, and future collaboration.
Group photo of the Chinese delegation and IIASA participants

25 May 2026

International exchange on research careers and science diplomacy at IIASA

Representatives from China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security visited Schloss Laxenburg in May 2026 for discussions on international research collaboration, scientific career development, and talent exchange.
IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber with the Barbados delegation

28 April 2026

Barbados Minister of Innovation Jonathan Reid visits IIASA to explore partnership on global sustainability challenges

A high-level delegation led by Senator Hon. Jonathan Reid, Barbados' Minister of Innovation, Industry, Science, and Technology, visited Schloss Laxenburg for a bilateral exchange with IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber on applied systems science and its potential to inform transformative policy. 

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Ghana

09 October 2025

Building connections through science in Africa

IIASA researcher Felicity Addo reflects on how a simple holiday home to Ghana unfolded into a journey of teaching, learning, and building connections that highlight Africa's potential for science-driven transformation.  

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Annual Report 2024

Annual Report 2024: Science Diplomacy Highlights

In 2024, IIASA strengthened its position as a trusted science diplomacy actor by deepening engagement with international institutions and supporting evidence-based policy dialogue across global platforms.