Case Studies
Systems analysis has always been interdisciplinary, spanning multiple fields of science, but so far, art has been excluded. Here we examine the role art can play in systems analysis and how it might contribute to a global transformation to sustainability.
UnEarthing
UnEarthing is an interactive performance by artists and scientists that investigates the relationship between humans and nature, aiming to reveal robust measures for a sustainable existence. It premiered as a special session at the 2019 World Science Forum. More
Migraspectives
A boat full of people who have fled their homes is permitted to dock. We know thatmany more such boats will come. What do we do? In what ways can artists and scientists explore this real world dilemma together and come up with a new approach to guide the audience through a solution finding process? More
Dancing with the Future
Can the findings of a paper become applied in the real world when they are turned into art?A collaboration between IIASA and the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University. More
Contextual Matters
What could be a meaningful contribution by IIASA to the Concert for a Sustainable Planet 2017 at Carnegie Hall, New York? The mission of the concert was to inspire hope, dedication, and commitment among groups of people worldwide to build a better planet together and foster positive changes in society. More
The Human Mapping Project
Can rituals transform our relationship to our home planet? More
The Ephemeral Marvels Perfume Store
What scents might we lose because of climate change, and what would the social consequences be? More
Four Drifting Seasons
Can we feel the temperature rising? More
Climate Change Theatre Action
How can we shift the beliefs and values that created climate change to beliefs and values that promote sustainability? More
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