IIASA Voices

Virunga National Park, located in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), stands as a testament to the harmonious integration of environmental conservation and socioeconomic development. Home to unparalleled biodiversity, including approximately one-third of the world's endangered mountain gorillas, Virunga faces the challenge of safeguarding its rich ecosystems while addressing the needs...

The twelfth IIASA Voices webinar will focus on the role of different drivers in shaping migration worldwide with IIASA researchers Raya Muttarak, Jesus Crespo Cuaresma, and Gregor Zens presenting insights from their recent work. The session will be moderated by Roman Hoffmann. Read more https://iiasa.ac.at/voices

The planet is facing multiple challenges as the impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and other environmental problems are starting to be realized. Nature-based Solutions can address the climate-biodiversity nexus by utilising nature and the power of healthy ecosystems to protect people and economies, and safeguard a stable and biodiverse future. During this event you will learn more about...

Negative impacts from human-caused climate change on health and wellbeing, cities, settlements and infrastructure, water availability, food production, biodiversity, and ecosystems are continuing to intensify, and it is becoming critical that humans act to prevent the situation worsening. Early in 2023, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Synthesis Report for the sixt...

Monbiot is a British writer known for his environmental and political activism. He writes a weekly column for The Guardian and is the author of several best-selling books. His most recent book, Regenesis Feeding the World Without Devouring the Planet, took him on a journey of reviewing thousands of research articles, reports, books, and other forms of scientific evidence, which he synthesized thro...

Humankind is facing a multitude of challenges requiring collective action of all major stakeholders including businesses, governments, and citizens. Science has played a crucial role in generating knowledge that underpins our current living standards and reveals the proneness of our systems to external and internal shocks such as pandemics, technological advancements, or climate change. Scientists...

In celebration of International Women's Day, this webinar features three IIASA researchers with a passion for education and science. Marina Andrijevic, Anne Goujon, and Thomas Schinko will discuss their perspectives on the importance of women in research, education as a demographic variable, and promoting science in education. iiasa.ac.at/voices

At a crucial moment for beleagured nature, IIASA research is showing that we can reverse biodiversity loss. IIASA Research Group Leader Piero Visconti will discuss what this looks like in the second of a series of public webinars that provide a platform for the science curious and enthusiasts, as well as science professionals and novices, to discuss the world's most pressing sustainability problem...

In a world facing global crises it is vital to connect and share our knowledge and experience. IIASA Director General Albert van Jaarsveld will kick off a series of public webinars that provide a platform for the science curious and enthusiasts, as well as science professionals and novices, to discuss the world's most pressing sustainability problems and systems approaches for a better future. &nb...