The International Institute for Sustainability Analysis and Strategy (IINAS) is an independent transdisciplinary research organization and works as an international network of scientists with a focus on sustainability.
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IEA Bioenergy Executive Committee Workshop “Contribution of modern bioenergy solutions – in synergy with other renewables – to reach carbon neutrality in the energy system” on Oct. 19, 2023 in Lyon (France)
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Our research themes
We work on sustainability issues in the following areas
- Biomass (food, energy, materials)
- renewable and efficient supply and use of energy
- risks of unconventional fossil energy (esp. "fracking")
- land use, and
- resources and material flows.
There are overlaps between these core themes - IINAS aims to integrate those across sectors and country borders. integrate....
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A key took for our sustainability analyses is GEMIS.
Bioeconomy
Biomass is the “stuff of life” on this planet - it represents all plants, animals and humans as well as organic residues and wastes. IINAS research addresses...
Energy
Energy is the driving force of human interaction with nature. Energy flows are the base of modern economies and societies, and cross borders and sectors.
Land use
A key issue for IINAS is research on sustainable land use as an integrated perspective on resource-efficient production and use of resources.
Material flows and Life-Cycle Analyses
Ta panta rhei (everything flows) is not only a classical quote going back to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus but a fundamental view on modern economics.