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block-system-main-block"> <div class="content"> <div class="ds-1col clearfix" typeof="schema:WebPage"> <p class="lead">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.</p> <div class="field field--name-field-page-section field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <h2></h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--multiple-cards paragraph--view-mode--default row cards-2-col"> <div class="card-col"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--card paragraph--view-mode--default card"> <div class="card-img-top"> <img alt="strategy 2021-2030" title="" src="/sites/default/files/styles/cards/public/2024-01/Diagram%201.png?h=84c850aa&itok=3OeSnI6M" width="768" 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