YSSP
IIASA Young Summer Scientists Program Blog
Interview: A community-based approach to managing human-wildlife conflicts
In an interview, YSSP participant Ziyun Zhu talks about his research on wildlife damage insurance schemes and working as a conservation biologist in his country.
What is driving Pakistan’s water crisis?
Pakistan is facing serious water scarcity problems: what’s driving the issue and what can be done?
Interview: A look back at the Young Scientists Summer Program
An interview with former IIASA director Roger Levien, who first conceived of a program at IIASA for young scientists.
Interview: An empirical view of resilience and sustainability
An alumnus of the YSSP aims to make a positive impact on humanity and sustainable development.
Why Germany and not Japan is the leader in renewable energy
Comparing energy transitions in two countries which started out similar but ended up very different.
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.
A world on the move
How does the money that migrants send home contribute to sustainable development?
The land of the midnight sun: Science to policy in the Arctic Council
As the first YSSP participant of the Arctic Futures Initiative, Gosia Smieszek seeks ways to bring science closer to decision-making in the Arctic Council.
Modeling Vienna’s traffic: air pollution and health
Air pollution is a problem in urban areas—but better traffic data could improve projections of air quality and health.
Interview: Plants and their fungi to slow down climate change
YSSP participant César Terrer talks about his research on climate change and the CO2 fertilization effect