Supporting the policy discourse around Loss and Damage

Supporting the policy discourse around Loss and Damage

In addition to mitigation and adaptation, the concept of “Loss and Damage” is considered a third pillar in the climate policy discourse. IIASA researchers provided evidence-based insight and proposals to facilitate a step-change in this highly politicized climate...
Breaking out of technological lock-in

Breaking out of technological lock-in

Breaking out of technological lock-in Policy and technological innovation for managing risks from poor water quality may be entering a phase of profound transformation brought about by the conjunction of two good ideas: resource recovery from waste flows of water and...
Mainstreaming extreme risk into fiscal and budgetary planning

Mainstreaming extreme risk into fiscal and budgetary planning

Mainstreaming extreme risk into fiscal and budgetary planning Climate change is having a visible impact on biological, physical, and human systems and this trend will likely continue into the future. Longer-term fiscal assessments will be crucial for public...
Addressing the effects of climate change and air pollution

Addressing the effects of climate change and air pollution

Addressing the effects of climate change and air pollution IIASA researchers contributed to a major new report looking at the effects of climate change on human health and its implications for society. The authors examined indicators across a range of themes, and urge...
Towards better air quality management in Vietnam

Towards better air quality management in Vietnam

Towards better air quality management in Vietnam A collaborative research project between IIASA and the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology has given rise to a multi disciplinary research community in Vietnam that can provide decision makers with comprehensive...