Crafting mines from satellite images
IIASA alumnus Victor Maus describes his latest research in which he and IIASA colleagues mapped more than 57,000 km² of mining areas around the globe using satellite images.
Open science has to go beyond open source
Daniel Huppmann sheds light on how open-source scientific software and FAIR data can bring us one step closer to a community of open science.
How to reverse global wildlife declines by 2050
The health of nature is intimately linked to the health of humans. A new IIASA-led study proposes pathways to reverse the current trend of biodiversity loss and shows that the next 30 years will be pivotal for the Earth’s wildlife.
Reducing footprints and enhancing resilience: A strategic direction for the next decade
Several members of the IIASA Strategic Taskforce share their views on the bold new IIASA strategic agenda, how it came to be, and what it promises for the future.
Modeling ancient history to inform the future
IIASA alumnus Marcus Thomson explains how what we have learnt about prehistoric farming cultures can be used to provide useful insights on human societal responses to climate change.
How COVID-19 complicates the journey for climate migrants
Lisa Thalheimer shares her journey in researching climate-related migration in the age of the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of taking mental health issues into account.
The coronavirus crisis as an opportunity for an innovative future
Nebojsa Nakicenovic explains how societal disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic can offer an opportunity for a more sustainable and innovative future.
What did we learn from COVID-19 models?
IIASA researcher Sibel Eker explores the usefulness and reliability of COVID-19 models for informing decision making about the extent of the epidemic and the healthcare problem.
Mapping habitats in support of biodiversity research
IIASA postdoc Martin Jung discusses how a newly developed map can help provide a detailed view of important species habitats and assist in ecosystem threat assessments and biodiversity modeling efforts.
How citizen science can fill data gaps for the SDGs
Dilek Fraisl discusses how citizen science data can be harnessed to contribute to effective evidence-based policymaking and monitoring progress towards all 17 Sustainable Development Goals.