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thesciencediplomat.comS1E9: Jan Lüdert on science diplomacy, global power and the future of scientific cooperationListen now (39 mins) | Independent reporting and conversations on science and governance.

Science diplomacy has been part of IIASA’s DNA since its founding: bringing researchers together across borders to tackle shared challenges. 🎧 IIASA Journalist-in-Residence @lisapalmer.bsky.social et al., spoke with Jan Lüdert about international cooperation & balancing open science with security ⬇️

The Science Diplomat@sciencediplomat.bsky.social

In Episode 9 of The Science Diplomat, we speak with Jan Lüdert, Head of Programs at the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) in New York and co-editor of the Palgrave Handbook of Science Diplomacy. Listen here: www.thesciencediplomat.com/p/science-di...

iiasa.ac.atExtreme weather drives support for green voting in EuropeA new study co-authored by IIASA researchers Jonas Peisker, Roman Hoffmann, and Raya Muttarak has found that extreme heatwaves are changing how Europeans feel about climate change and influencing thei...

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🌡️ Can experiencing extreme heat change how we think about climate change? A decade of data from 25 European countries shows that unusually high temperatures can increase climate concern, personal responsibility, and even influence voting choices. Find out more 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/oct-202...

iiasa.ac.atAndré Nakhavali to receive prestigious 2027 Kamide Lecture Award in BiogeosciencesIIASA researcher André (Mahdi) Nakhavali will receive the 2027 Kamide Lecture Award in Biogeosciences from the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS), in recognition of the excellence, originality, a...

👏👏 Congratulations to André Nakhavali, who will receive the 2027 Kamide Lecture Award in Biogeosciences from the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS). The award recognizes excellence and originality in early career research on global environmental challenges. 🔗 iiasa.ac.at/news/oct-202...

🚨Job alert: Bring your project management skills to climate and energy research. IIASA is hiring a Project Officer to support international projects with proposals, budgets, reporting, and outreach. 📍 Laxenburg, near Vienna 📅 Apply by 31 October: iiasa.ac.at/employment/j...

Where to protect & reconnect nature? Tomorrow at #COP17, IIASA’s Piero Visconti will demonstrate @naturaconnect.bsky.social tools that help identify priority areas for conservation across 🇪🇺 📍 Data to Action Pavilion @cop17arm.bsky.social 📅 Friday, 23 October | 16:15 iiasa.ac.at/events/oct-2...

📉 Global agricultural productivity growth is at its lowest level since the 1970s 🧑‍🌾 A new report by @virginiatech.bsky.social, co-authored by IIASA scientists, examines the potential of regenerative agriculture to address this problem ➡️ iiasa.ac.at/news/oct-202... 📷 Mikhail Starodubov | Dreamstime

iiasa.ac.atALFAwetlands: informing the future of wetland restoration in EuropeAfter four years of research and collaboration, IIASA researchers joined partners from the EU-funded ALFAwetlands and REWET projects for their final joint conference, “Wetland Solutions for the Future...

Drained peatlands cover just 2% of EU agricultural land but produced around 80% of its cropland and grassland emissions in 2023. With IIASA contributions, the new ALFAwetlands policy brief explains how rewetting can help. ▶️ iiasa.ac.at/news/sep-202...

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iiasa.ac.atNew UN report lays out emissions cuts needed for return to 1.5°CIIASA researchers contributed to the UNEP Emissions Gap Report 2026: The Point of Return, which finds that urgent emissions cuts are needed to minimize global warming above 1.5°C and return to this th...

🌍 Every fraction of a degree matters. IIASA researchers helped shape the latest UN Environment Programme #EmissionsGap report, with Keywan Riahi, Joeri Rogelj, Shonali Pachauri, and Setu Pelz contributing as authors. More on IIASA's contribution 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/oct-202...

UN Environment Programme@unep.org

The 2026 #EmissionsGap Report launches today. Where are global emissions heading, and what will it take to change course? Join UNEP and @odi.global as we unpack the latest findings and the action needed to close the gap. Watch live: www.youtube.com/live/ZbGnvLq...

iiasa.ac.atHow are nutrition, the gut microbiome, and mental health connected?Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression affect millions of people across Europe and are increasingly recognized as closely linked to diet, nutrition, social inequalities and broader li...

🥗 The #NUTRIMIND project explores links between nutrition, the gut microbiome, and mental health to advance evidence-based approaches to wellbeing. IIASA contributes expertise in citizen science and stakeholder engagement to this international collaboration. Learn more👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/oct-202...

@dilekfraisl.bsky.social @eufic.bsky.social

🌍 As #COP17 kicks off in Armenia, a new study identifies 13% of Earth's land as biodiversity conservation hotspots. The findings can help countries prioritize conservation funding, protect habitats, & tackle multiple threats to biodiversity. 🔗 iiasa.ac.at/news/oct-202... 📷 Dirk Ercken | Dreamstime

❗ In 2021, governments pledged to cut global methane emissions by 30% by 2030. A new study finds current plans can achieve just 11%. 🛠️ A 22% reduction is achievable at relatively low cost, while 30% would require nearly the full potential of existing technologies. ➡️ iiasa.ac.at/news/oct-202...

🎙️ The Overshoot Conference Podcast is back! In Episode 10, IIASA’s Carl-Friedrich Schleussner and Tsinghua University’s Deliang Chen discuss the upcoming #OvershootConference in Beijing, new research themes, and the growing urgency of climate overshoot. 🎧 overshootconference.org/the-overshoo...

@carlschleussner.bsky.social @tsinghuauniversity.bsky.social

Global biodiversity goals come down to decisions about real places. Where to protect habitats, where to restore them, and how to reconnect them. At @cop17arm.bsky.social, IIASA’s Piero Visconti will share science and tools to help countries make those decisions.

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Also at #COP17Armenia, IIASA’s Ian McCallum will contribute to events on using Earth observation to monitor ecosystems. Gerald Steindlegger will participate in discussions on sustainable forest management, timber construction, climate, and biodiversity.

Across their contributions, IIASA researchers will bring evidence to help decision-makers act for nature. Attending COP17? Connect with IIASA colleagues their research and discuss how science can support your work for nature. iiasa.ac.at/events/oct-2...

He will highlight outcomes from the @naturaconnect.bsky.social project, including maps identifying potential areas for protection across Europe. Together with @eea.europa.eu, he will explore how national spatial planning can help turn the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework into action.

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Piero will also take part in discussions on ongoing @ipbes.net work as a Coordinating Lead Author of its assessment on integrated spatial planning and ecological connectivity.

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Earth Commission

What drives acceleration in socioeconomic transitions, and what can slow it down? Join our next Tipping Points webinar to explore the feedbacks and system dynamics that can accelerate or constrain low-carbon transitions. 🗓 Wednesday, Oct 21 ⏰ 10:30–12:00 CEST 🔗 bit.ly/4yg7KRJ

bit.lyTipping Points Discussion Series: Socioeconomic Transitions

iiasa.ac.atClimate Overshoot and Health: Insights from the UNEP Overshoot ReportAs global warming is on track to exceed 1.5°C, what could this mean for human health? Join IIASA and Wellcome on 4 November for a webinar exploring the health risks of climate overshoot, why some impa...

Join IIASA & @wellcometrust.bsky.social for a webinar exploring the health risks of climate overshoot, drawing on findings from the latest @unep.org Overshoot Report. 📅 4 Nov 2026 🕙 10:00 CET 💻 Online Speakers: Carl Schleussner, Deliang Chen, & Mirey Atallah Register 👉 iiasa.ac.at/events/nov-2...

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Universität Salzburg / University of Salzburg

@unisalzburg.bsky.social

NEWS: Connecting Science Across Borders: IIASA Committee Meets University of Salzburg 🤝 Topic: international research collaboration, scientific exchange and new opportunities for researchers & students: www.plus.ac.at/news/connect... #universityofsalzburg | @oeaw.bsky.social | @iiasa.ac.at

plus.ac.atConnecting Science Across Borders: IIASA Committee Meets University of Salzburg - Universität SalzburgResearchers, students and representatives of IIASA met at the University of Salzburg on 6 October to discuss international research collaboration, scientific exchange and new opportunities for researc...

iiasa.ac.atAI for Climate Science Seminar Series: AI Emulators for Weather and Climate - Promise, Pitfalls, and Paths ForwardArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods are becoming increasingly important in both science and society. In climate science - where complex biophysical and societal processes in...

AI is opening new possibilities for weather & climate modeling, but what are its limits? Join us today as Alexander Wikner explores the promise and pitfalls of AI emulators and how they can work with physics-based models. 📅 7 Oct | 16:00 CET 💻 Register: iiasa.ac.at/events/oct-2...

Kai Kornhuber@kornhuber.bsky.social

Don't miss the upcoming @iiasa.ac.at AI for Climate Science Seminar with A. Wikner (U Chicago) co-hosted by @yilinghwong.bsky.social: 'AI Emulators for Weather and Climate: Promise, Pitfalls, and Paths Forward' 📅: Wed 7th, 4pm CET 📝: iiasa.ac.at/events/oct-2... 👩‍💻: iiasa.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

iiasa.ac.atIIASA in Salzburg: Discover global research opportunities for your careerThe University of Salzburg will welcome representatives of IIASA and the Austrian IIASA Committee for a day dedicated to scientific exchange, dialogue, and exploring future opportunities for collabora...

Tomorrow, the University of Salzburg will welcome representatives of IIASA & the Austrian IIASA Committee for a day dedicated to scientific exchange, dialogue & exploring future opportunities for collaboration with IIASA. 📍 University of Salzburg 📅 6 Oct, from 14:30 🔗 iiasa.ac.at/events/oct-2...

@oeaw.bsky.social @unisalzburg.bsky.social

💼 This is your opportunity to work with us! ⏳ Researcher / Research Scholar - Mitigation pathways (apply by 25 October) ⏳Researcher - Exploring real zero (apply by 25 October) ⏳ Junior / Research Software Engineer - GAINS model (apply by 1 November) 👉 iiasa.ac.at/employment/j...

iiasa.ac.atFrom Cold War bridge to global mediator: Science diplomacy for a fractured worldOn 4 October the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Laxenburg quietly turns 54. The date matters less as an anniversary than as a reminder of an experiment begun in the Co...

During the Cold War, IIASA helped connect Moscow and Washington through a computer link in a palace near Vienna. Now turning 54, we connect researchers across East, West, North and South. IIASA's Michaela Rossini reflects on why #ScienceDiplomacy still matters. iiasa.ac.at/blog/oct-202...

diepresse.comKlimainitiative: Das sind die NominiertenSie waren 2026 herausragend. Darum vergibt „Die Presse“ die Austria 26, den Award für die Österreicher:innen des Jahres in der Kategorie Unternehmen mit Verantwortung. Verschaffen Sie sich einen...

We’re delighted to see IIASA expert @danielhuppmann.bsky.social nominated for @diepressecom.bsky.social Austrian of the Year award in the “Klimainitiative” category! Congratulations, Daniel - and to fellow nominees @sigridstagl.bsky.social & Katharina Benedetter. ➡️ www.diepresse.com/41260573/kli...

Climate Change Centre Austria / CCCA@ccca.ac.at

Wir freuen uns sehr, dass unser Obmann Daniel Huppmann sowie die Netzwerkmitglieder Sigrid Stagl & Katharina Benedetter für den „Austria 26“-Award nominiert sind! Mit ihrer Arbeit leisten sie einen entscheidenden Beitrag zur Klimaforschung & -kommunikation!🙌 👉 www.diepresse.com/41260573/kli...

🌊 How can we align local river management & scientific frameworks that inform global water governance? IIASA researchers propose a tool for guiding water management & planning at river-basin level, aligned with the framework that defines global limits for water use. ➡️ iiasa.ac.at/news/oct-202...

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TiCCA4DANU

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Who benefits from climate adaptation, and who gets left behind? 🌍 Join Xiran Dong & Elliott Woodhouse of @iiasa.ac.at at the @eusdr.bsky.social Annual Forum to explore #JustResilience in the Danube Region. 📅 3 Nov, 10:00 CET 📍 Sofia, Bulgaria 🔗 danube-region.eu/eforms/15th-... #TiCCA4DANU

nhess.copernicus.orgInvited perspectives: Towards usable compound event researchAbstract. Supporting stakeholders with science-based decision-making to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts is a central mandate of the climate research community. In particular, mapping out ...

Climate risks rarely happen in isolation. Heatwaves, droughts & floods can overlap or follow one another, creating compound risks. A new perspective led by IIASA's @kornhuber.bsky.social explores how science can better support real-world decisions. 🔗 nhess.copernicus.org/articles/26/... @egu.eu

derstandard.atWie wir uns aus dem Würgegriff der Energieabhängigkeit befreien könntenWie lässt sich ein gutes Leben in Zeiten der Polykrise sicherstellen? Wie die Versorgung mit leistbarer Energie, Wohnraum und Nahrung anders organisieren? Die Forschung sucht neue Wege

“Austria’s energy supply is hanging by a very thin thread,” IIASA’s Caroline Zimm tells @derstandard.at With Shonali Pachauri and partners, REMASS explores how to secure a good life for all using fewer resources. Read (DE): www.derstandard.at/story/300000...

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50 years of Finland–IIASA collaboration! 🇫🇮 From tackling acid rain to studying population change, Finnish researchers have worked with IIASA on challenges that cross borders. Explore the partnership in our new #IIASAInsights piece: iiasa.ac.at/blog/sep-202... @utu.fi @helsinki.fi

📢 We’re hiring a researcher to study education and human capital in Rwanda. Work with colleagues at IIASA and the University of Cape Town. You’ll need strong quantitative skills, experience with large datasets, and English and Kinyarwanda proficiency.📍 Laxenburg, Austria: iiasa.ac.at/employment/j...

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Martin Jung

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Final @naturaconnect.bsky.social event taking place today. Great to see it all coming together after 4 years 😃 @iiasa.ac.at @lmjoconnor.bsky.social

How can systems analysis help address some of the pressing challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa? This question was at the center of discussions during a recent visit to IIASA by a delegation from the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Member Organization (SSARMO). Learn more ➡️ iiasa.ac.at/news/sep-202...

iiasa.ac.atFairness informs how the world cuts emissionsWho cuts emissions fastest, and who supports others do so, are central questions in global climate action. New IIASA-led research shows that building fairness into climate models from the start can in...

⚖️ New IIASA-led research shows that integrating fairness into climate models can change how the global mitigation effort is shared across regions while still achieving the same climate goal. The findings offer new insights for translating global ambition into action. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/sep-202...

Authors: @setupelz.bsky.social, Oliver Fricko, Keywan Riahi, @shonali-p.bsky.social, Elina Brutschin, @joerirogelj.bsky.social, Volker Krey, Dr Injy Johnstone, Adriano Vinca, @carlschleussner.bsky.social, @kikstra.bsky.social and @gidden.bsky.social @ioppublishing.bsky.social

21 Sept

📅 On 22 September 2026, the Final NaturaConnect Stakeholder Event will take place in Brussels. Scientists will present the project’s findings, innovative decision-support tools, and policy recommendations with a focus on biodiversity protection and conservation. ➡️ iiasa.ac.at/events/sep-2...

18 Sept

This upcoming #EGUWebinars session will explore the role of science in multilateral environmental negotiations and how researchers can engage effectively with decision makers. Worth joining for anyone working at the science-policy interface!

European Geosciences Union (EGU)@egu.eu

#EGUWebinars: Beyond SciComm 101. In this #webinar, you will learn: -Why does science matter in multilateral environmental negotiations? -How can scientists effectively engage with decision makers? 📅Monday, 5 October 2026 at 11:00 CEST Register now: egu.eu/55PJGS 📸: Alexandra Kushnir on #imaggeo

18 Sept

🎓 Join us as IIASA celebrates Postdoc Appreciation Week Austria. As part of the event, IIASA Research Scholar Sofia Badini will present a session on: 📅 21 September, 09:00 CET ✍️ Research Dissemination for Impact – Formats, Audiences, and Writing Strategies Learn more 👉 iiasa.ac.at/events/sep-2...

17 Sept

Great to see the @alfawetlands.bsky.social and REWET communities come together in Brussels! As a partner in ALFAwetlands, IIASA is contributing research on how restoring wetlands can benefit the climate, biodiversity, and communities across Europe. Find out more: iiasa.ac.at/projects/alf...

ALFAwetlands HORIZON@alfawetlands.bsky.social

🤝 Our joint ALFAwetlands & REWET Final Conference has started! The conference was officially opened with a keynote speaker Zoltán Rakonczay, Policy Officer at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, setting the scene for today’s discussions on wetland restoration.

iiasa.ac.atAI for Climate Science Seminar Series: Beyond Prediction - Answering Climate What-If Questions from ObservationsArtificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods are becoming increasingly important in both science and society. In climate science - where complex biophysical and societal processes in...

9 Sept

Don't miss this afternoon's AI for Climate Science Seminar where Dingling Yao will give a talk titled, Beyond prediction: Answering climate what-if questions from observations. ⚠️ Registration is required for online participation. Find more info and the registration link below 👇

IIASA@iiasa.ac.at

Join us for the next IIASA AI for Climate Science Seminar with Dingling Yao, from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA). Topic: Beyond prediction: Answering climate what-if questions from observations. 📅 9 Sep, 16:00 CET 💻 Online Register 👉 iiasa.ac.at/events/sep-2...

iiasa.ac.atInvesting in climate and clean air action can deliver 15-fold returnsEvery US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together can generate around US$15 in economic benefits, according to a report published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) a...

8 Sept

IIASA researchers contributed integrated modeling & analysis to this new UNEP and Climate & Clean Air Coalition assessment, examining mitigation opportunities, costs, health impacts, & clean-air benefits across world regions. More on the findings & IIASA’s contribution 👇 iiasa.ac.at/news/sep-202...

Climate and Clean Air Coalition@ccacoalition.bsky.social

🚨 NEW REPORT: What if every $1 invested could return $15? New findings reveal the huge economic, health and climate gains of tackling climate change and air pollution together. www.unep.org/news-and-sto...