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Mapping flood resilience in rural Nepal
IIASA RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
Research for a Changing World: IIASA Highlights 2011-2015
IIASA @ COP22
IIASA experts bring latest research on how to reach the ambitious targets set in 2015
EU-EAEU IN GREATER EURASIA
Long-Term Agenda for Economic Cooperation
NEWS
10 November 2016
Climate, human influence conspired in Lake Urmia’s decline
A combination of climate change and water usage are responsible for the staggering drying of Lake Urmia, what was once the second largest salt lake in the world. More
4 November 2016
Informing action on a historic climate agreement
The Paris Agreement on climate change goes into effect today, but while the agreement set ambitious targets for tackling climate change, scientists say there is a long way to go to achieve it. Research suggests pathways to get the world on track. More
3 November 2016
Biodiversity needs citizen scientists
Could birdwatching or monitoring tree blossoms in your community make a difference in global environmental research? A new study says yes: citizen scientists have a vital role to play. More
21 October 2016
Risk analysis for common ground on climate loss and damage
The Paris Agreement included groundbreaking text on the need for a mechanism to help identify risks beyond adaptation and support the victims of climate-related loss and damage—but how exactly it will work remains unclear. New IIASA research lends insight to policymakers on how to move forward. More