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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.
Integrated action needed to curb biodiversity loss
Plant and animal species across the world are steadily disappearing due to human activity. A breakthrough IIASA-led study emphasizes that without ambitious, integrated action, turning the tide of biodiversity loss will not be possible by 2050.
Incentivizing cooperation on climate action
Many countries are failing to comply with the non-binding commitments of the Paris Agreement. An IIASA-led study offers clues on how to design an international climate agreement that could incentivize countries to cooperate.
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.
Modeling water to quench the future’s thirst
IIASA researchers have developed a new largescale,
open source hydrological and water
resources model to support and enable
investigations by different stakeholder groups
and scientific communities.
Building global disaster and climate resilience
In the last decade, floods have affected more
people than any other type of disaster. IIASA
researchers are working to strengthen the
scientific basis for building disaster and climate
resilience worldwide.
Climate change as a driver of migration
Environmental hazards affect populations worldwide and can drive migration under specific conditions, especially in middle-income and agriculture-dependent countries. Changes in temperature levels, increased rainfall variability, and rapid-onset disasters such as tropical storms play an important role in this regard.
Clean air for all is an attainable goal
Air pollution has serious health impacts and is considered the number one environmental risk factor for human health globally. According to IIASA research, achieving clean air is an attainable goal that would prevent millions of premature deaths every year.