China

Member Organization

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
Member since 2002
Council Member

Professor Yujie Lan

National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

NMO Secretary

Ms. Yiwei Zhang

National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)

The National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) is China’s National Member Organization (NMO).

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News

21 August 2026

Overshoot Conference 2026 in Beijing: Abstract Deadline Extended

Taking place 24–25 November 2026 at Tsinghua University in Beijing, the conference is co-hosted by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and Tsinghua University, and will bring together leading researchers, policymakers, innovators, and communicators to advance the global dialogue on overshoot pathways and responses.

Using data analytics to inform and create efficient and sustainable solutions for global change and public health

16 June 2026

Peking University and IIASA advance plans for a new Centre on Global Change and Health

On 28 May, Peking University (PKU) and IIASA held a joint online seminar to discuss health research under global change and to review the progress, priorities, and coordination arrangements for a proposed Centre on Global Change and Health.

Group photo of the CHinese delegation and IIASA representatives

29 May 2026

IIASA and Chinese partners explore future collaboration in science diplomacy

A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China (MoST) and representatives of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Austria visited IIASA at Schloss Laxenburg on 13 May 2026 for discussions on scientific cooperation, science diplomacy, and future collaboration.

29 October 2025 Shanghai, China

Fourth Asian Population Forum: Demographic Methods and Models in Global and Local Development Research

23 February 2025 CMCC, Milan, Italy

Kick-Off meeting of The Horizon Europe project NEWPATHWAYS

29 November 2024 Peking, Seoul, Hanoi

IIASA delegation visits IIASA members in Asia

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Annual Report 2025

Annual Report 2025: Strategic Initiatives Program Highlights

Throughout 2025, the Strategic Initiatives (SI) Program continued to foster close collaboration with IIASA’s National and Regional Member Organizations, supporting targeted, solution-oriented research aligned with national and global priorities.

Innovative Smart City Integrates Renewable Energy Sources and Modern Architecture to Promote Sustainability

Annual Report 2025

Annual Report 2025: Energy, Climate, and Environment Program Highlights

The transition to a low-carbon future requires both ambitious action and a clear understanding of what works. In 2025, the Energy, Climate, and Environment Program produced research that helped clarify the opportunities, trade-offs, and practical pathways for accelerating climate mitigation and strengthening environmental sustainability.