The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) is an international research institute that advances systems analysis and applies its research methods to identify policy solutions to reduce human footprints, enhance the resilience of natural and socioeconomic systems, and help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Partner's role in ACT4CAP27:
In ACT4CAP27, IIASA is leading the work on the ACT4CAP Data and Model Portal in WP4 to ensure effective exploration and dissemination of the project results to the target stakeholders as well as the development of environmental assessment modules for GHG emissions, water quality, air pollution, and biodiversity in WP2. In WP6, IIASA’s GLOBIOM model is one of the models used for the assessments of EU agri-food policies post 2027.
ACT4CAP27 project information on the partner’s website in English or in national language:
Stefan Frank joined the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in January 2011. Since then, he has contributed to the development of the institute’s Global Biosphere Management Model (GLOBIOM). His main research topics focus on land-based mitigation, bioenergy potentials, and foresight exercises including synergies or trade-offs with the Sustainable Development Goals. He is also coordinating and further developing the integration of the GLOBIOM model with Integrated assessment Models for the comprehensive economy-wide assessment of ambitious climate stabilization pathways.
Yazhen Wu joined the Integrated Biosphere Futures Research Group of the IIASA Biodiversity and Natural Resources Program in April 2023. Her work and research experience focus on the co-benefits and trade-offs of global and regional climate change mitigation pathways, especially the economic and ecosystem impacts of land-based mitigation strategies in the context of deep decarbonization targets. One of her current research topics centers on understanding the interactions between climate policies and enhanced ecosystem conservation targets. She contributes to developing the Global Biosphere Management Model (GLOBIOM) and coupling it with the Global Forest Model (G4M) to assess the feasibility and cross-system impacts of land-based mitigation options.
Dejana Golic joined the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) in September 2024. In her position as a Data Analyst in the Integrated Biosphere Futures Research Group she is involved in a diverse collaborative projects, ranging from land use and land management policy development and better understanding of rural areas to advancing sustainable and healthy food systems through behavioral and policy innovation. She works with a broad array of spatial, environmental, and socio-economic datasets, with a focus on their collection, harmonization, visualization, and transformation to ensure consistency and readiness for integration into modeling frameworks.
Rupesh Singh is a software engineer leading the work at IIASA related to the ACT4CAP Data and Model Portal.
Research Scholar, Integrated Biosphere Futures Research Group, Biodiversity and Natural Resources Program
Petr Havlík is currently the Biodiversity and Natural Resources Program (BNR) Director. Within BNR, he also leads the Integrated Biosphere Futures Research Group (IBF). His research interests are in integrated modeling of natural resources and ecosystems management for the development of transformations in food and bio-based sectors that enable satisfying human needs while ensuring the sustainable use of terrestrial and marine environments. In this context, he also led the development of the renowned IIASA Global Biosphere Management Model (GLOBIOM).