New portal links local and global flood data
A new portal provides flood risk information globally and allows for information exchange.
Natural regeneration for sustainable development
Restoring degraded ecosystems can provide many vital services without impinging on cattle production, suggests new research from Brazil.
How the Middle East and North Africa see energy: Conflicts and compromise
An energy transition is taking place in the Middle East and North Africa, but without public support it faces challenges.
Interview: Defining the future(s)
How population research was incorporated in a set of scenarios designed for climate change research.
Are the Paris climate commitments fair?
The latest IIASA research on whether climate mitigation costs are equally distributed among countries and generations.
Mapping flood resilience in rural Nepal
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis and Practical Action, supported by the Zurich Flood Resilience Alliance, work with local communities to help them put themselves on the map.
Making the most of the IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program
Applying for the YSSP? A participant tells of her experience and gives tips for how to get the most out of a summer at IIASA.
Artist seeks scientist(s) for long-term relationship
For a playwright interested in climate change, IIASA was the ultimate “dating” pool.
Marriage or cohabitation means a longer and healthier life
An IIASA researcher explores the benefits of living in stable partnerships.
Why are the refugees who came to Austria in 2015 more educated than expected?
Results of a recent survey on migrants’ education levels seemed to surprise many in the Austrian public. An IIASA researcher provides more background.
A world on the move
How does the money that migrants send home contribute to sustainable development?
Boosting resilience for African cities
A participant in the 2016 YSSP describes realistic approaches to urban planning and governance on the continent.
Should food security be a priority for the EU?
If you believe food security under climate change is a top-priority research investment for the European Union, help us make it happen!
Arctic in the spotlight
What we can do today to slow down the runaway warming in the Arctic.
At the crossroads of scientific enlightenment and regression
How can scientists and entrepreneurs work together to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals?