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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 05/10/2026
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 05/10/2026
Tomorrow, the University of Salzburg will welcome representatives of IIASA & the Austrian IIASA Committee for a day dedicated to scientific exchange, dialogue & exploring future opportunities for collaboration with IIASA. 📍 University of Salzburg 📅 6 Oct, from 14:30 🔗 iiasa.ac.at/events/oct-2...
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IIASA in Salzburg: Discover global research opportunities for your career
The University of Salzburg will welcome representatives of IIASA and the Austrian IIASA Committee for a day dedicated to scientific exchange, dialogue, and exploring future opportunities for collabora...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/10/2026
💼 This is your opportunity to work with us! ⏳ Researcher / Research Scholar - Mitigation pathways (apply by 25 October) ⏳Researcher - Exploring real zero (apply by 25 October) ⏳ Junior / Research Software Engineer - GAINS model (apply by 1 November) 👉 iiasa.ac.at/employment/j...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/10/2026
During the Cold War, IIASA helped connect Moscow and Washington through a computer link in a palace near Vienna. Now turning 54, we connect researchers across East, West, North and South. IIASA's Michaela Rossini reflects on why #ScienceDiplomacy still matters. iiasa.ac.at/blog/oct-202...
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From Cold War bridge to global mediator: Science diplomacy for a fractured world
On 4 October the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in Laxenburg quietly turns 54. The date matters less as an anniversary than as a reminder of an experiment begun in the Co...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/10/2026
We’re delighted to see IIASA expert @danielhuppmann.bsky.social nominated for @diepressecom.bsky.social Austrian of the Year award in the “Klimainitiative” category! Congratulations, Daniel - and to fellow nominees @sigridstagl.bsky.social & Katharina Benedetter. ➡️ www.diepresse.com/41260573/kli...
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Klimainitiative: Das sind die Nominierten
Sie waren 2026 herausragend. Darum vergibt „Die Presse“ die Austria 26, den Award für die Österreicher:innen des Jahres in der Kategorie Unternehmen mit Verantwortung. Verschaffen Sie sich einen...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 01/10/2026
🌊 How can we align local river management & scientific frameworks that inform global water governance? IIASA researchers propose a tool for guiding water management & planning at river-basin level, aligned with the framework that defines global limits for water use. ➡️ iiasa.ac.at/news/oct-202...
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TiCCA4DANU @ticca4danu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Who benefits from climate adaptation, and who gets left behind? 🌍 Join Xiran Dong & Elliott Woodhouse of @iiasa.ac.at at the @eusdr.bsky.social Annual Forum to explore #JustResilience in the Danube Region. 📅 3 Nov, 10:00 CET 📍 Sofia, Bulgaria 🔗 danube-region.eu/eforms/15th-... #TiCCA4DANU
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 30/09/2026
Climate risks rarely happen in isolation. Heatwaves, droughts & floods can overlap or follow one another, creating compound risks. A new perspective led by IIASA's @kornhuber.bsky.social explores how science can better support real-world decisions. 🔗 nhess.copernicus.org/articles/26/... @egu.eu
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Invited perspectives: Towards usable compound event research
Abstract. Supporting stakeholders with science-based decision-making to mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts is a central mandate of the climate research community. In particular, mapping out ...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 30/09/2026
@bokuvienna.bsky.social @wuvienna.bsky.social @univie.ac.at @csh.ac.at @weareceu.bsky.social @fwf-at.bsky.social
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 30/09/2026
“Austria’s energy supply is hanging by a very thin thread,” IIASA’s Caroline Zimm tells @derstandard.at With Shonali Pachauri and partners, REMASS explores how to secure a good life for all using fewer resources. Read (DE): www.derstandard.at/story/300000...
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Wie wir uns aus dem Würgegriff der Energieabhängigkeit befreien könnten
Wie lässt sich ein gutes Leben in Zeiten der Polykrise sicherstellen? Wie die Versorgung mit leistbarer Energie, Wohnraum und Nahrung anders organisieren? Die Forschung sucht neue Wege
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 29/09/2026
50 years of Finland–IIASA collaboration! 🇫🇮 From tackling acid rain to studying population change, Finnish researchers have worked with IIASA on challenges that cross borders. Explore the partnership in our new #IIASAInsights piece: iiasa.ac.at/blog/sep-202... @utu.fi @helsinki.fi
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 24/09/2026
@demographyvienna.bsky.social @aphrc.bsky.social
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 24/09/2026
📢 We’re hiring a researcher to study education and human capital in Rwanda. Work with colleagues at IIASA and the University of Cape Town. You’ll need strong quantitative skills, experience with large datasets, and English and Kinyarwanda proficiency.📍 Laxenburg, Austria: iiasa.ac.at/employment/j...
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Martin Jung @martinjung.eu · 22/09/2026
Final @naturaconnect.bsky.social event taking place today. Great to see it all coming together after 4 years 😃 @iiasa.ac.at @lmjoconnor.bsky.social
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 22/09/2026
How can systems analysis help address some of the pressing challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa? This question was at the center of discussions during a recent visit to IIASA by a delegation from the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Member Organization (SSARMO). Learn more ➡️ iiasa.ac.at/news/sep-202...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 22/09/2026
Authors: @setupelz.bsky.social, Oliver Fricko, Keywan Riahi, @shonali-p.bsky.social, Elina Brutschin, @joerirogelj.bsky.social, Volker Krey, Dr Injy Johnstone, Adriano Vinca, @carlschleussner.bsky.social, @kikstra.bsky.social and @gidden.bsky.social @ioppublishing.bsky.social
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 22/09/2026
⚖️ New IIASA-led research shows that integrating fairness into climate models can change how the global mitigation effort is shared across regions while still achieving the same climate goal. The findings offer new insights for translating global ambition into action. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/sep-202...
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Fairness informs how the world cuts emissions
Who cuts emissions fastest, and who supports others do so, are central questions in global climate action. New IIASA-led research shows that building fairness into climate models from the start can in...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 21/09/2026
📅 On 22 September 2026, the Final NaturaConnect Stakeholder Event will take place in Brussels. Scientists will present the project’s findings, innovative decision-support tools, and policy recommendations with a focus on biodiversity protection and conservation. ➡️ iiasa.ac.at/events/sep-2...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 18/09/2026
This upcoming #EGUWebinars session will explore the role of science in multilateral environmental negotiations and how researchers can engage effectively with decision makers. Worth joining for anyone working at the science-policy interface!
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 18/09/2026
🎓 Join us as IIASA celebrates Postdoc Appreciation Week Austria. As part of the event, IIASA Research Scholar Sofia Badini will present a session on: 📅 21 September, 09:00 CET ✍️ Research Dissemination for Impact – Formats, Audiences, and Writing Strategies Learn more 👉 iiasa.ac.at/events/sep-2...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 17/09/2026
Great to see the @alfawetlands.bsky.social and REWET communities come together in Brussels! As a partner in ALFAwetlands, IIASA is contributing research on how restoring wetlands can benefit the climate, biodiversity, and communities across Europe.  Find out more: iiasa.ac.at/projects/alf...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 09/09/2026
Don't miss this afternoon's AI for Climate Science Seminar where Dingling Yao will give a talk titled, Beyond prediction: Answering climate what-if questions from observations. ⚠️ Registration is required for online participation. Find more info and the registration link below 👇
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 08/09/2026
IIASA researchers contributed integrated modeling & analysis to this new UNEP and Climate & Clean Air Coalition assessment, examining mitigation opportunities, costs, health impacts, & clean-air benefits across world regions. More on the findings & IIASA’s contribution 👇 iiasa.ac.at/news/sep-202...
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Investing in climate and clean air action can deliver 15-fold returns
Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together can generate around US$15 in economic benefits, according to a report published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) a...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 07/09/2026
Who is moving across borders? A new IIASA study published in Scientific Data (@natureportfolio.nature.com), maps immigration by age, sex, and education across 199 countries. One 🔑 finding: the share of immigrants with higher education has risen in every world region. iiasa.ac.at/news/sep-202...
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More than numbers: first global dataset shows who is immigrating
As countries compete for skilled workers and grapple with aging populations and labor shortages, understanding who is moving across borders is increasingly important. A new study provides the first gl...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 04/09/2026
Join us for the next IIASA AI for Climate Science Seminar with Dingling Yao, from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA). Topic: Beyond prediction: Answering climate what-if questions from observations. 📅 9 Sep, 16:00 CET 💻 Online Register 👉 iiasa.ac.at/events/sep-2...
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AI for Climate Science Seminar Series: Beyond Prediction - Answering Climate What-If Questions from Observations
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methods are becoming increasingly important in both science and society. In climate science - where complex biophysical and societal processes in...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/09/2026
🎧 Tonight on Austrian radio Ö1: What does climate change mean for Austria? Tune in to hear IIASA’s Keywan Riahi discuss Austria’s 2nd national climate assessment, focusing on solutions and the choices ahead. Recorded as part of the Wiener Vorlesungen at Vienna City Hall. oe1.orf.at/programm/202...
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Klimawandel in Österreich | MI | 02 09 2026 | 21:00
Programmschwerpunkt Nachhaltig leben Wiener Vorlesungen "Klimawandel in Österreich. Herausforderungen, Lösungen und Chancen"
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/09/2026
Ever wondered how the food in your fridge connects to the bigger climate picture? 🥕🌍 The new Shrink Your Food Waste App from IIASA's CHOICE project helps you find practical ways to cut food waste: iiasa.ac.at/projects/cho... 📱 Download the free app: www.climatechoice.eu/2026/07/21/s...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/09/2026
🎧 Listen to the nine-part Overshoot Podcast series, featuring experts on mitigation, carbon removal, tipping points, adaptation, loss and damage, & more: overshootconference.org/the-overshoo... 🔗 Find out more 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/sep-202... 📷 LCVA | Dreamstime @carlschleussner.bsky.social
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/09/2026
5/6 What happens in an overshoot world, and what we can still do about it, will also be at the heart of the 2026 Overshoot Conference, co-hosted by IIASA and Tsinghua University in Beijing, 24–25 November. 📢 Submit an abstract by 6 September 👉 overshootconference.org/sample-page/...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/09/2026
4/6 “We need to win the race to net zero carbon emissions, massively upscale adaptation, address the loss and damage caused, and build up capacity for long-term warming reversal. Dealing with an overshoot world demands everything, everywhere, all at once,” he adds.
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/09/2026
3/6 “Insufficient emission cuts mean we are set to exceed 1.5°C. This summer's extremes at not even 1.5°C show what's at stake," says IIASA Integrated Climate Impacts Research Group Leader, Carl Schleussner.
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/09/2026
2/6 A new UN Environment Programme (@unep.org) report, Limiting Overshoot, co-authored by several IIASA researchers, identifies an “overshoot, peak, and decline” pathway as the best remaining option to limit warming and reduce harm.
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 02/09/2026
🧵 1/6 Global temperature rise is set to cross 1.5°C within the next few years, pushing climate risks to increasingly dangerous heights. But it is still possible to limit the magnitude and duration of #overshoot and bring temperatures back down.
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 01/09/2026
We’re hiring! IIASA is looking for a researcher to work on climate impacts, extremes, attribution & damages - from heat and health to food, water, energy, ecosystems & the economy. 📍 Laxenburg, Austria - work with @carlschleussner.bsky.social Apply by 30 Sep: iiasa.ac.at/employment/j...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 01/09/2026
🎇 The IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) 2026 has come to a close! 52 young researchers from 15 countries participated this year. 🎉 We congratulate the 2026 cohort on their achievements and look forward to seeing how their research will impact the world. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/news/aug-202...
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Future Earth @futureearth.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
What can climate models tell us about tipping points and where do uncertainties remain? Join researchers to explore how Earth system modelling can help us understand tipping point risks, including new multi-model results. 🗓 Wed Sept 9 ⏰ 16-17:30 CEST 🔗 futureearth.confetti.events/climate-mode...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 31/08/2026
Calling all hobby gardeners in Lower Austria: research needs your green fingers - and your garden knowledge! 🌱 Help IIASA explore how gardens support biodiversity. Free workshops: 11 & 18 Sep, 2 Oct. Register now: g-artenleben.at/de/page/gart... @arche-noah.bsky.social #DieGartenTulln #Laxenburg
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 27/08/2026
More time to submit: The abstract deadline for the 2026 Overshoot Conference has been extended to 6 September. Submit: overshootconference.org 🎧 Explore the nine-part podcast: overshoot.podigee.io
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 26/08/2026
🌾 A new international study shows that climate-driven water scarcity is closely linked to global wheat prices. Future warming could intensify price pressures, highlighting the need for a more resilient global food system. Read more 🔗 iiasa.ac.at/news/aug-202... @agu.org @czechacademy.bsky.social
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Climate-driven water scarcity increases wheat prices globally
A new study by an international team of researchers connects drought across the world’s wheat-growing regions with global markets and suggests that 3°C of warming could triple average wheat prices rel...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 24/08/2026
🎓 🎆 The culmination of this year’s Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) is the Final Colloquium, happening on 24-25 August, where participants present the results of their research. After three months of intensive research, collaboration, and learning, we are proud to celebrate their achievements!
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 21/08/2026
🌱 IIASA and @unccd.bsky.social will co-host a #UNCCDCOP17 side event launching a new report and exploring pathways from research to policy, investment, & action. 📅 22 Aug | 📍 Ulaanbaatar + online Event details & online participation 🔗 iiasa.ac.at/events/aug-2...
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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The GYA 2026 call for new members is now open! Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact. More information, and our online application form: globalyoungacademy.net/call-for-new...
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Call for New Members - Global Young Academy
GYA Home Members Call for new members Call for New Members is now closed. Please come back 15 July 2026 for the next opportunity. Apply for the GYA Cohort of 2027 Information below is in the process o...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 19/08/2026
@ipcc.bsky.social @climateworks.org @natureportfolio.nature.com
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 19/08/2026
How can we turn complex climate science into information decision makers can actually use? A new IIASA-led Climate Impact Taxonomy connects IPCC climate drivers with key risks and adaptation options, helping translate authoritative science into actionable information. 🔗 iiasa.ac.at/news/aug-202...
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Helping decision makers navigate climate risks
As climate impacts such as heatwaves, floods, and fires are intensifying worldwide, there is an urgent demand for information on how to respond. IIASA researchers and partners have developed a new too...
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Karen R. Lips @karenrlips.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🧪🇿🇦🌍 Lisa’s article captures the excitement and opportunity of building regional scientific center in collaboration with our African colleagues. @iiasa.ac.at is proud to partner on the next version of South Africa systems analysis center #SASAC www.nature.com/articles/d44...
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Building a systems science network for Africa
Researchers are redesigning a southern African systems analysis network to help tackle challenges that cross borders, from water security and food systems to climate change and conflict.
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 12/08/2026
📜 In a new paper, IIASA researcher Samir KC proposes the Population-Based Systems Model (PopSyM) — a framework designed to connect demographic change with systems that shape people’s everyday lives PopSyM could provide a common foundation for planning across sectors ➡️ iiasa.ac.at/news/aug-202...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 07/08/2026
🌇 Austria recorded a new national temperature record of 41.2°C. IIASA researcher Daniel Huppmann explains the scientific context behind the heatwave, the risks posed by climate change, and policies needed to accelerate the transition to a climate-resilient future. ➡️ iiasa.ac.at/blog/aug-202...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 05/08/2026
🎙️ IIASA Director General Hans Joachim (John) Schellnhuber shared his insights on climate-positive architecture in an interview with ORF's Ö1 Mittagsjournal, Austria's midday news program. 🎧 Listen to the full recording in German: oe1.orf.at/player/20260...
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IIASA @iiasa.ac.at · 05/08/2026
✍️ New on #IIASAInsights: What happens when refugee policy meets children's everyday lives? Archimedes-IIASA Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Manya Oriel Kagan, shares insights from her new book on refugee children's experiences in Uganda. 👉 iiasa.ac.at/blog/aug-202...
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When Uganda’s refugee policy meets children’s everyday lives
What does integration mean for a refugee child? Manya Oriel Kagan reflects on the research behind her new book, Schooling Experiences of Refugee Children in Uganda: Rethinking Integration Policies. Dr...
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Kai Kornhuber @kornhuber.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Please consider submitting your abstract to our @agu.org session on Compound Events with invited speakers A. Mishra (Texas A&M) & R. Horton (@climate.columbia.edu). Submission Deadline: Aug. 5th Session Details: agu.confex.com/agu/agu26/pr... @iiasa.ac.at @lamont.columbia.edu
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