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14-Jun-2023 6:00 PM EDT
IIASA analysis underpins new 2040 climate targets by EU Advisors
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

Today, the European Advisory Board on Climate Change officially published advice to the European Commission, presenting evidence for a 2040 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target, which was substantially informed by an analysis conducted by IIASA.

Released: 13-Jun-2023 10:15 AM EDT
WIMBY: Engaging communities for the acceptance and adoption of wind energy in the EU
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

IIASA researchers are participating in a new Horizon Europe project that will develop innovative tools to facilitate citizens and stakeholders’ interaction in new onshore and offshore wind power deployments.

Released: 13-Jun-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Rise of malicious bots: how automatons shake up Twitter with earthquake conspiracies
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

In light of the growing dominance of social media and the spread of misinformation, a new paper reveals how bots contribute to the dissemination of conspiracy theories surrounding earthquakes.

Released: 7-Jun-2023 8:05 AM EDT
New book sheds light on adult mortality in India
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new book provides an in-depth analysis of adult mortality patterns in India and addresses crucial issues related to public health and policy.

Released: 16-May-2023 5:05 AM EDT
Lockdowns and vaccines: a balancing act
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new study investigates whether COVID-19 lockdowns and vaccines complement or substitute each other, offering insights to policymakers about optimizing public health and economic outcomes.

   
11-May-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Nature is changing as land abandonment increases
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new perspective piece in Science shows that abandoned lands could be both an opportunity and a threat for biodiversity, and highlights why abandoned lands are critical in the assessment of global restoration and conservation targets.

Released: 9-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Exploring the underground connections between trees
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

An international group of researchers re-examined the evidence for and against the so-called mother-tree hypothesis in a new study.

Released: 28-Apr-2023 10:05 AM EDT
How solid air can spur sustainable development
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

The green hydrogen economy is a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. However, one of the challenges of constructing a global hydrogen economy is hydrogen transportation by sea.

Released: 22-Apr-2023 6:05 AM EDT
Social media data sheds light on air conditioning interest
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new study provides insight into consumers’ interest in home cooling by analyzing social media data.

Released: 28-Mar-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Climate-related costs could significantly affect largest listed livestock companies
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

IIASA researchers collaborated with the FAIRR Initiative – a collaborative investor network – on the development of a new IPCC-aligned climate risk analysis tool for investors.

Released: 24-Mar-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Increasing education opportunities for girls could help reduce preventable deaths in children under five
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

An IIASA study shows that maternal education, and particularly secondary education, plays a significant role in reducing deaths in newborns and children under five years of age in both rural and urban areas of India.

Released: 23-Mar-2023 1:45 PM EDT
The global economics of climate action
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new assessment reviews innovative, integrated research that underpins the economic case for strong near-term climate action.

Released: 24-Feb-2023 8:20 AM EST
The price of cancer
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new study calculated the economic cost of cancers around the world, helping policymakers allocate resources appropriately and enact policies to curb the increase in cancer-related death and disability.

Released: 8-Feb-2023 9:40 AM EST
What makes people care about the environment?
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new study analyzes the factors that drive environmental concern among Europeans in an effort to understand how we can bolster popular support for combatting climate change.

Released: 25-Jan-2023 10:05 AM EST
Driving inclusive and green urban transitions
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new Horizon Europe project led by IIASA, called Urban ReLeaf, leverages citizen science for public sector innovation.

Released: 25-Jan-2023 6:05 AM EST
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected immigration?
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

New research finds a high variation between how pandemic mitigation measures affected immigration to different destination countries, from a slight increase to huge reductions.

Released: 24-Jan-2023 7:05 AM EST
Supporting evidence-based policymaking in The Gambia
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new IIASA policy brief outlines the recommendations, tools, and key findings of the FACE-Africa project, co-developed with Gambian food system stakeholders to help the country adapt to climate change and ensure sufficient healthy food for its people.

Released: 18-Jan-2023 4:05 AM EST
A new approach to sharing the burden of carbon dioxide removal
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new study analyzes what fair and equitable burden-sharing means for nature-based carbon dioxide removal in developing countries.

Released: 13-Jan-2023 8:05 AM EST
Health insurance as a fuel for medical progress
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A new study argues that expanding health insurance coverage can drive medical progress, support wellbeing, and even extend lifespan in the United States.

Released: 12-Jan-2023 10:20 AM EST
Turning abandoned mines into batteries
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)

A novel technique called Underground Gravity Energy Storage turns decommissioned mines into long-term energy storage solutions, thereby supporting the sustainable energy transition.



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