Transitions to New Technologies
The Transitions to New Technologies Program aims to further understanding of the drivers, constraints, impacts, and dynamics of technological change, particularly in areas that are key for global sustainability. The program disseminates policy-relevant research findings through high-level global fora and participates in major international cross-cutting research projects and assessments.
Selected highlights
Opportunities and challenges for sustainable development
The IIASA-led The World in 2050 initiative launched its second report in 2019. The publication reviewed recent trends in digitalization and identified opportunities the digital revolution presents for the sustainable development agenda, governance issues, and specific leverage points available for policy.
Supporting demand-side transformations to achieve the SDGs
In 2019, IIASA continued its efforts to create a research community network to deepen the theoretical, empirical, and policy applications of demand-side approaches for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).