Learn more about LISER’s departments, shaping our contributions to societal and scientific challenges.

Discover research that examines key challenges in employment, economic trends and social dynamics within the labour market, offering valuable insights into these important areas.

Living Conditions

Engage with research that investigates the factors influencing living standards, with a focus on income distribution, housing conditions and social inclusion, providing evidence-based insights into these crucial areas.

Urban Development and Mobility

Studies urban dynamics to identify pathways of actors to stimulate sustainable urban transitions.

Appel à Communications: Les relations industrielles dans un monde du travail en mutation

Learn more about our cross-departmental programmes, which combine interdisciplinary expertise to tackle transversal challenges.

Crossing Borders

Discover how our research into the complexities of cross-border mobility is advancing knowledge, shaping policy, benefiting society and addressing global challenges.

Health and Health Systems

Engage with research dedicated to enhancing public health, improving healthcare accessibility, and promoting equitable and efficient health solutions at a global scale.

Discover LISER's initiatives, driving scientific progress and fostering meaningful collaborations with stakeholders.

Doctoral programmes

Meet a dynamic community of researchers addressing critical societal challenges through innovative and interdisciplinary studies. Our doctoral programme offers exceptional training, mentorship and opportunities to shape impactful policies and drive innovation in diverse fields.

Data Science and Simulation

The Centre of Competence for Data Science and Simulation (DSS) is a cross-departmental initiative. Our ambition is to develop infrastructure, tools and competences in in machine learning, big data, microsimulation and geoexperimentation to conduct excellent research and advise policy-makers as well as stakeholders.

cc-EXPAR - Competence Centre in Experimental and Participatory Research

The Competence Centre in Experimental and Participatory Research (EXPAR) is a cross-departmental initiative. Our ambition is to improve awareness of and skills in experimental and participatory research methods to strengthen LISER’s position at the forefront of internationally high quality, scientifically rigorous and societally relevant research.

Crossing Borders & Migration

Topic: Climate Migration

Assessing the effects of climate change on migration patterns and the challenges posed by constrained mobility

Shaping Policy for a Resilient Future

As climate change reshapes our world, migration is becoming a vital lifeline for some—and an unaffordable choice for others. We examine the consequences of climate-driven mobility and immobility, and explore how policies must evolve to ensure safety, resilience, and sustainability in a warming world.

Rethinking the Future of Climate-Driven Migration

Climate change isn't just about rising temperatures and extreme weather—it's about people, movement and survival. As sea levels rise and disasters intensify, migration will be an inevitable reality. But will it be the mass exodus across borders that the media are predicting? Not quite.

Where science meets mobility needs

At LISER, we are developing advanced models to project how climate change will reshape global mobility. Our research shows that while millions will be forced to move, most will move within their own countries. For the poorest, international relocation is often out of reach, making 'climate refugees' less likely than assumed.

The real crisis?

Climate-induced poverty, trapping vulnerable populations in unstable regions. Migration won't be the biggest challenge—deepening inequality will. Climate change isn't just an environmental issue, it's a humanitarian one.

Key Topic contributors:

Michal Burzynski (LM), Narcisse Cha’ngom (LM), Aleksandra Szymanska (UDM)

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