Plant-Based Food Alternatives: The Roadmap to Global Sustainability
Replacing 50% of meat and milk products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 can reduce agriculture and land use related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 31% and…
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis News
The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an independent, international research organization located in Laxenburg, Austria. Founded in 1972 during the Cold War as a bridge between East and West, IIASA focuses on conducting policy-oriented research on global issues that are too large or complex to be solved by a single country or academic discipline. This includes challenges like climate change, energy security, population growth, and technological innovation. IIASA is renowned for its use of systems analysis and interdisciplinary approaches to provide insights that policymakers can use to make informed decisions. The institute collaborates with numerous national member organizations across the globe and engages in scientific research projects that explore how environmental, economic, technological, and social factors interact to affect the future of humanity.
Could Engineered Carbon Removal Solve the Climate Crisis?
A study led by IIASA has delved into the fairness and feasibility of deep mitigation strategies using innovative carbon dioxide removal methods, taking into account…
Land Abandonment Is Increasing – And It’s Changing Nature
As individuals increasingly migrate from the countryside to urban areas in search of improved economic opportunities, or when farming ceases to be profitable, the lands…
A Quick and Easy Test Could Signal if You Have Serious Health Issues and a Shortened Lifespan
Weak handgrip strength could be a sign of underlying health problems. By testing handgrip strength, one can rapidly and easily determine muscle strength, a significant…
Turning Buildings Into Batteries To Cheaply Improve Power Quality
Scientists propose converting tall buildings into batteries In order to ensure that the supply and demand of electricity are appropriately balanced, energy storage technologies are…
Identifying Global Poverty From Space – Estimating Worldwide Economic Wellbeing
Despite successes in reducing poverty globally in the last two decades, almost one billion people still live without access to reliable and affordable electricity, which…
Integrated Strategies To Meet Biodiversity, Climate, and Water Objectives
We are collectively failing to conserve the world’s biodiversity and to mobilize natural solutions to help curb global warming. A new study carried out by…
Bending the Curve of Biodiversity Loss: Ambitious Conservation and Restoration Efforts Required
Plant and animal species across the world are steadily disappearing due to human activity. A major new IIASA-led study suggests that without ambitious, integrated action…
Large-Scale Hydrological and Water Resources Model Aids in the Accurate Assessment of Water Supply and Demand
The growing global population and continued economic development will likely require a significant increase in water demand, especially in developing regions. At the same time,…
How Much Carbon Can Tropical Forests Absorb?
Tropical forest ecosystems are an important part of the global carbon cycle as they take up and store large amounts of CO2. It is however…
Seasonal Pumped Hydropower Storage Could Solve the Renewable Energy Storage Challenge
Seasonal pumped hydropower storage (SPHS), an already established yet infrequently used technology, could be an affordable and sustainable solution to store energy and water on…
The Arctic Is Heating Up Faster Than Anywhere Else – Could We Cool the Earth With an Ice-Free Arctic?
The Arctic region is heating up faster than any other place on Earth, and as more and more sea ice is lost every year, we…
Is Economic Development in Developing Countries an Impediment for Stabilizing Climate Change?
Two fundamental goals of humanity are to eradicate poverty and reduce climate change, and it is critical that the world knows whether achieving these goals…
Mountain Gravity Energy Storage – Environmental Long-Term Energy Storage
The storage of energy for long periods of time is subject to special challenges. An IIASA researcher proposes using a combination of Mountain Gravity Energy…