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News from the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Science Policy Africa - the AAS quarterly newsletter is now available online ... Announcing Institution
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Call for applications for GYA Membership The 2014 call for new members to join the Global Young Academy is now open. Applications are sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering impact ... Announcing Institution
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What is the biggest challenge to global scientific collaboration? A new NextGen VOICES (Science) survey is open - a selection of the best responses will be published in the October 2014 issue Announcing Institution
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IAP, Disaster Risk Reduction, and the post-2015 agenda ... In March 2015, at the Third World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, Sendai, Japan, UN Member States will adopt the successor arrangements to the Hyogo Framework of Action (HFA), referred to as the Post-2015 Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction ... Announcing Institution
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Abel Prize 2015 The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters calls for nominations of candidates. The prize is for outstanding work in the field of mathematics, mathematical physics, numerical analysis and scientific computing ... Announcing Institution
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IAP and the Academies of Engineering IAP Co-chair travels to Beijing, China, to the conference of the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) Announcing Institution
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Online Forum on Synthetic Biology and the IAP Statement Follow the link for access to the Forum and post a comment ... Announcing Institution
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The Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences of Spain feeds into the Hyogo Framework for Action (HFA) IAP and its member academies are working to raise awareness of the need for science to inform disaster risk reduction policies. Announcing Institution
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Young Physician Leaders - IAMP starts the process for 2014 ... The Interacademy Medical Panel (IAMP) is seeking candidates to participate in the 2014 Young Physician Leaders Programme in Berlin, Germany during the World Health Summit in October 2014. Announcing Institution
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Natural Resources in a Finite World ... - the theme of the 4th International Conference of the Global Young Academy (GYA), which took place in May 2014 in Santiago de Chile, Chile Announcing Institution
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IAP Membership grows to 107 ... The IAP Executive Committee has accepted the World Academy of Art and Science into its Membership. Find out more about IAP's latest member ... Announcing Institution
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IAP features in Italian Africa Day celebrations IAP and IAMP were featured in a recent celebration of Africa Day (27 May) hosted at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rome ... Announcing Institution
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AEMASE Conference on Science Education The International AEMASE Conference on Science Education (19-20 May 2014) has concluded in Rome, Italy. Generously hosted by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, the meeting brought together some 80 participants from more than 30 countries, with a focus on Europe and Africa ...
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Sir Paul Nurse addresses the leadership of IAP, IAC and IAMP The President of the Royal Society gave a talk on "Advising Society on Science" at the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Rome, Italy as Guest Speaker at the Joint IAP, IAC, IAMP Meeting which took place on 16 May 2014 ... Announcing Institution
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16 May 2014: Governing boards of IAP, IAC and IAMP meet in Rome, Italy to discuss future partnership ... The three organizations are identifying ways to move towards an 'InterAcademy Partnership" over the forthcoming months ... Announcing Institution
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The Pontifical Academy of Sciences releases statement in May 2014 The Statement was jointly signed with the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the close of a Workshop on Sustainable Humanity, Sustainable Nature: Our Responsibility, whih took place in Rome, Italy, in May 2014 ... Announcing Institution
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IAP releases Statement on Synthetic Biology IAP issued a statement on ‘Realising Global Potential in Synthetic Biology: Scientific Opportunities and Good Governance’. In the statement, IAP highlights the different areas in which researchers are currently working with synthetic biology ... Academies have explored key biosafety and other issues relating to the contribution that synthetic biology can make in tackling societal objectives such as in the areas of human health or food and energy security. The release was in parallel with a ‘World View’ published by Nature ... Announcing Institution
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ISSC - the International Social Science Council launches a new global research funding programme The initiative is a contribution to the work of Future Earth, a global research platform that provides knowledge and support to accelerate transformations to a sustainable world ... Announcing Institution
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Nepal Academy of Science and Technology and IAP ... The leadership of the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) visits IAP HQ in Trieste, Italy ... Announcing Institution
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Climate Change: Evidence and Causes A new booklet produced jointly by the US National Academies of Science and The Royal Society, UK provides answers to some of the questions that continue to be asked about climate change ... Announcing Institution
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IAP News Bulletin no. 39, March 2014 Dear IAP Members, The leaders of ICSU, TWAS, and IAP met on 18 February 2014 in Trieste, Italy, at the headquarters of TWAS to explore the strengthening of collaboration between their respective bodies. The meeting enabled the sharing of strategic plans, priorities and activities ... follow the link to download the latest issue of the IAP News Bulletin Announcing Institution
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African - European - Mediterranean Academies for Science Education Improving science communication, championing formal and informal science education and fostering science literacy are crucial for sustained economic growth and human welfare. The Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei is organizing an international AEMASE conference, 19-20 May 2014, in Rome, Italy. The updated programme is now available ... Announcing Institution
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"Sharing the start-up experience" A workshop aimed at GYA Members and outstanding early career scientists working in Asia took place in November 2013, organized by the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities. The workshop report and photo album are now available online ... Announcing Institution
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World Water Day: IANAS releases English language version of "Diagnosis of Water in the Americas" World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources ... Announcing Institution
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ALLEA Prize for Cultural Values 2014 The President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso awards first All European Academies Madame de Staël Prize for Cultural Values to Italian Professor of Cultural History ... Announcing Institution
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Planting the Future - a new report from EASAC In this recently published report, EASAC explores some of the issues associated with the genetic modification of crops. Follow the links for recent media coverage highlighting the impact of "Planting the Future" ... Announcing Institution
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EASAC leads initiative on "Antimicrobial drug discovery, greater steps ahead ..." European science academies believe impending disaster can only be averted by radical approaches at a workshop which took place on 6-8 March 2014 in Hannover, Germany ... Announcing Institution
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Sustainable Development Goals of Water and Sanitation after MDGs, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, February 2014 Asian countries should be more concerned about the importance of water supply and sanitation for their people and try every effort to improve the water safety and wastewater control through proper water resources management and treatment - one of the recommendations emerging from the AASSA regional workshop held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, February 2014 ... Announcing Institution
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Climate Change: Evidence and Causes A new publication on climate change science from The Royal Society and the US National Academy of Science, published on 27 February 2014 ... Announcing Institution
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Meeting convened in Addis Ababa by the Network of African Science Academies, NASAC, and the European Academies Science Advisory Council, EASAC African and EU Science Academies agree on potential of Agricultural Biotechnology to meet continent’s growing food security issues ... Announcing Institution
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2014 Mahathir Science Award - call for nominations ... for pioneering tropical research discoveries or innovative solutions in the fields of tropical agriculture, tropical medicine, tropical natural resources and tropical architecture and engineering ... Announcing Institution
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AAS vacancy for Programme Officer The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill the position of Programme Officer in its Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya ... Announcing Institution
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Opportunities for Young Scientists in Academies IAP, IAMP, TWAS, OWSD and the GYA illustrate their young scientists programmes in a new Flyer ... Announcing Institution
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Meeting of ICSU, TWAS and IAP Leaders The Meeting, hosted by TWAS in Trieste, Italy, took place on 18 February 2014 ... Announcing Institution
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The ICSU-led Future Earth Programme seeks members for an "Engagement Committee" The Future Earth Engagement Committee is a strategic advisory group whose primary purpose is to foster in-depth and innovative interactions between science and society to address global environmental change and transform towards global sustainability ... Announcing Institution
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IAP Members invited to submit applications for the AAAS-TWAS Summer Course on Science and Diplomacy The Course will take place from 8-13 June 2014 in Trieste, Italy ... Announcing Institution
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Partnership for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) Health - Indonesia & Philippines, coordinated by the US National Academies Call for concept notes by 14 March 2014 ... Announcing Institution
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AASSA Regional Workshop on Women in Science and Technology, 28-31 May 2014, Izmir, Turkey The workshop, hosted by the Turkish Academy of Sciences (TÜBA) is jointly organized by the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) and Ege University in Izmir and supported by IAP. Announcing Institution
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Young Scientists invited to present a statement at the inauguration ceremony of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Secretary-General of the United Nations The GYA members are among six young scientists to address the UN Secretary-General and the invited public at the event which took place on 30 January 2014 in Berlin, Germany ... Announcing Institution
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Science and Disaster Risk Reduction IAP encourages national science academies to raise awareness of work currently being carried out internationally to develop a new disaster risk reduction framework ... Announcing Institution
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Call for nominations to contribute to the IPBES - the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Work Programme 2014-2018 The IPBES Secretariat is inviting governments and other relevant organisations including national science academies to nominate experts to contribute to the Platform's 2014 - 2018 Work Programme ... Announcing Institution
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Science at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting, 22-25 January 2014, Davos, Switzerland "The marketplace of ideas is buzzing with academics and world leaders talking more than ever ..." Announcing Institution
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Study on the state of young scientists in all continents launched by the Global Young Academy (GYA) Career satisfaction for scientists and scholars requires more than state-of-the-art research equipment and full access to information and resources. This is just one of the findings of the Global Young Academy (GYA) in their study “The Global State of Young Scientists” (GloSYS) ... Announcing Institution
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STAP Panel Member Search - deadline 31 January 2014 Outstanding independent scientists are invited to apply for vacancies that will become available in July 2014 within the GEF’s Scientific and Technical Advisory Panel. 2 qualified candidates are required in the areas of Biodiversity and Chemicals/Waste Management. STAP Panel Members are expected to be able to provide a minimum of 60 days per year to the work of STAP, and up to a maximum of 90 days - depending on work program circumstances. Announcing Institution
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"GYA Connections" - the first issue of the Global Young Academy's Magazine is now available online ... Requests for printed copies should be sent to iap@twas.org Announcing Institution
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Extreme Weather in Europe - EASAC's latest report EASAC, IAP's Affiliated Regional Network, warns Europe to prepare for future extreme weather events. Heat waves, floods and storms do not respect national frontiers, so there is a need for action at both national and EU levels ... Announcing Institution
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IAP Bulletin December 2013, issue no. 38 IAP revives its electronic bulletin - Member Academies are encouraged to submit items for the next issue by 10 March 2014 ... Announcing Institution
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Science Council of Japan hosted conference on 'Colossal Multiple Disaster...', Tokyo, 9-10 Oct 2013 Science Council of Japan hosted conference on 'Colossal Multiple Disaster...', Tokyo, 9-10 Oct 2013 Announcing Institution
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Hungarian Academy of Sciences announces the Postdoctoral Research Programme The call for applications is open to Hungarian or foreign young scientists, under 35 years old, possessing a scientific degree (PhD, DLA or equivalent) ... Announcing Institution