http://www.iiasa.ac.at International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis,Laxenburg Austria - Science for Global Insight http://www.iiasa.ac.at/img/bblu_06.jpg http://www.iiasa.ac.at The Austrian Federal Minister for Science and Research, Dr. Karlheinz T chterle, visited IIASA at Schloss Laxenburg on 8 Feb. The Minister and his advisers met with the new Director of IIASA, Prof. Pavel Kabat, IIASA research leaders, and representatives from the Austrian Academy of Sciences (IIASA Council Member for Austria, Gerhard Glatzel and immediate past Council Member, Kurt Komarek). More http://www.iiasa.ac.at Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST A new study published in Nature Climate Change (5 Feb) shows that while the current rate of deforestation threatens to cause massive worldwide species extinctions, prompt implementation of an effective carbon payment system to avoid deforestation could deliver major biodiversity conservation benefits, while also helping to mitigate climate change. The international team of authors includes IIASA s M. Gusti, S. Fritz, and M. Obersteiner. More http://www.iiasa.ac.at Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Pavel Kabat today commences his appointment as Director of IIASA. Professor Kabat brings more than 30 years experience in water, land, climate, and global change research and science leadership to the position. Prior to joining IIASA he was Chair of Earth System Science and Climate Studies at Wageningen University. Prof. Kabat becomes IIASA's tenth Director following his appointment by the IIASA Council in late 2011. More http://www.iiasa.ac.at Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST Research led by IIASA's Hannes B ttcher finds that the carbon storage potential of EU forests will decline by 65 - 125 Mt of CO2 (or 25-40%) by 2030 compared to 2010. This decline is attributed to various factors including the increased demand for wood to produce bioenergy, which is promoted as an emission reduction measure. The findings are published in the latest issue of Global Change Biology-Bioenergy. http://www.iiasa.ac.at Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST