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News
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.
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.
27 May 2026
Temporary carbon removal could help support climate goals
Persistent methane emissions from sectors such as agriculture and growing debates over the credibility of carbon offsets are creating new challenges for governments and companies pursuing net-zero commitments. New research suggests temporary carbon storage may have a scientifically valid role in helping support climate goals, if used in the right way.
Events
CMCC, Milan, Italy
Kick-Off meeting of The Horizon Europe project NEWPATHWAYS
Peking, Seoul, Hanoi
IIASA delegation visits IIASA members in Asia
Focus
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.
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.
Projects
ECOANTITRUST
Resilience and Malleability of Social Metabolism (REMASS)
Pollution Management and Environmental Health (PMEH)
Publications
Berger, K., Requena Suarez, D., Szantoi, Z., César de Sá, N., Fritz, S. , Milenkovic, M., Maso, J., Heinrich, V., & Herold, M. (2026). Towards a FAIRer future: insights from Europe's geospatial community. European Journal of Remote Sensing 59 (1) e2676254. 10.1080/22797254.2026.2676254.
Eker, S. , Reiter, C. , Liu, Q., Kuhn, M., & Lutz, W. (2026). Wellbeing cost of carbon. Global Sustainability 9 e1. 10.1017/sus.2025.10042.
Nishiura, O., Fujimori, S. , & Oshiro, K. (2026). Development of a computable general equilibrium model representing direct air capture and carbon dioxide utilization. Energy and Climate Change 7 e100250. 10.1016/j.egycc.2026.100250.
Mastrucci, A. , Maracchini, G., Kikstra, J. , Zaini, T. , & van Ruijven, B. (2026). Veni, vidi, vixi: Heterogeneities in residential floor space and energy consumption across households in Italy. Energy and Buildings 367 e117745. 10.1016/j.enbuild.2026.117745.
Wang, K., Tang, R., Zheng, H., Wagner, F. , Zhou, D., Ding, A., & Wang, H. (2026). Aerosol-induced dimming and deposition limit solar PV potential in China: regional heterogeneity and clean-air co-benefits. Atmospheric Environment 381 e122129. 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2026.122129.
Zhou, Y., He, H., Zhang, S. , Yu, F., & Yi, B. (2026). Impact of renewable energy resource endowment on capacity configuration optimization for wind-solar-storage-transmission systems. Energy Conversion and Management: X 31 e101957. 10.1016/j.ecmx.2026.101957.
Feichtinger, G., Lambertini, L., Leitmann, G., & Wrzaczek, S. (2026). Managing the tragedy of commons and polluting emissions: Bertrand vs Cournot. Energy Economics 160 e109408. 10.1016/j.eneco.2026.109408.
Liu, K., Wang, R., Tukker, A., K.C., S., & Hoekstra, R. (2026). Projecting temperature-related mortality impacts at urban scale under climate scenarios: A methodological review. Sustainable Cities and Society 145 e107476. 10.1016/j.scs.2026.107476.
Long, Y., Chen, Y., Liu, Y., & Wang, H. (2026). Wind energy expansion in China produces substantial CO2 reductions and climate benefits. Geography and Sustainability 7 (4) e100489. 10.1016/j.geosus.2026.100489.