Scientists uncover signs that Earth’s resilience to carbon emissions may be unraveling faster than climate…
Browsing: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis
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.
A new study warns that exceeding 1.5°C, even briefly, causes irreversible climate impacts. Immediate action…
Current climate policies imply a high risk for tipping of critical Earth system elements, even…
Replacing 50% of meat and milk products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 can reduce agriculture…
A study on engineered Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) methods like Carbon Capture and Storage (DACCS)…
Land abandonment presents both conservation opportunities and risks, requiring strategic management. As individuals increasingly migrate…
Weak Handgrip Strength Could Be a Sign of Underlying Health Problems By testing handgrip strength,…
Scientists Propose Converting Tall Buildings Into Batteries In order to ensure that the supply and…
Despite successes in reducing poverty globally in the last two decades, almost one billion people…
We are collectively failing to conserve the world’s biodiversity and to mobilize natural solutions to…
Plant and animal species across the world are steadily disappearing due to human activity. A…
The growing global population and continued economic development will likely require a significant increase in…
Tropical forest ecosystems are an important part of the global carbon cycle as they take…
Seasonal pumped hydropower storage (SPHS), an already established yet infrequently used technology, could be an…
The Arctic region is heating up faster than any other place on Earth, and as…
Two fundamental goals of humanity are to eradicate poverty and reduce climate change, and it…
The storage of energy for long periods of time is subject to special challenges. An…