Science into policy
Resolving complex, interconnected global problems, ranging
from climate change to issues associated with an aging global
population, requires an international approach. IIASA works
closely with policymakers, as well as a wide range of academic
institutions and international organizations around the world to
provide decision makers with the evidence and tools they need
to create robust policies with a strong scientific basis.
Selected highlights
Toward just and inclusive energy transitions
Transitioning to sustainable energy systems is
challenging due to the many different views,
perceptions, and interests involved with regard
to the process itself, and in terms of attitudes
towards various energy generation technologies.
IIASA researchers developed recommendations
that consider the perspectives of multiple stakeholders in the governance of such transitions in three countries.
Making climate scenarios more accessible
Science-based information is critical for sound
decision-making. IIASA researchers are helping
to make climate scenarios more user-friendly to
enable all kinds of decision makers to effectively
incorporate the valuable information such
scenarios provide into their decision-making
processes.
Innovations for sustainability in a post-pandemic future
COVID-19 has undeniably brought about
unprecedented global change, but according to
the latest report of The World in 2050 (TWI2050)
initiative, the crisis could be an opportunity to
create sustainable societies with higher levels of
wellbeing for all.