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Press release: United Nations Secretary-General's Scientific Advisory BoardThe 26 leading scientists of the Scientific Advisory Board of the UN Secretary-General will meet in Trieste, Italy, on 24 and 25 May to provide insights and recommendations on the crucial role of science in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were adopted by the United Nations in the late 2015.Announcing Institution
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SCJ responds to earthquakeThe president of the Science Council of Japan, jointly with representative directors of the Japan Academic Network for Disaster Reduction, release a statement on the recent Kumamoto Earthquake.Announcing Institution
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Disaster Risk Reduction discussionsThe UNISDR is inviting organizations and experts to engage in an online discussion in preparation for the 2017 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (22-26 May 2017, Cancún, México).Announcing Institution
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Conference on Science Education, ChileThe IAP Science Education Programme's biennial conference took place in Santiago Chile, on 'Improving the Learning of Biology and Related Sciences at the Pre-university Level', 14-15 April 2016.Announcing Institution
G-Science academies launch three statementsA group of 14 academies of science have released three statements focused on global challenges aimed at informing discussions at the forthcoming G7 Summit and the ministerial meetings that precede it. Announcing Institution
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New EASAC report on EU energy policy“EU regulatory policy needs to differentiate between the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of transport fuels and deliver low-carbon market signals” says EASAC in a press release announcing it news statement on taking into account the 'Greenhouse gas footprints of different oil feedstocks' for transport fuels.Announcing Institution
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Science education at UNESCOOn 5 April 2016, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC) hosted a forum at UNESCO headquarters in Paris on ‘Embracing the Future: Improving the quality of science instruction in schools’.Announcing Institution
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IPBES webinar seriesIPBES is launching a series of webinars aimed at further strengthening capacities for those involved in or wanting to learn more about the work of the platform.Announcing Institution
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Gene editing discussionsTwo back-to-back events in Paris will provide opportunities to discuss genome editing.Announcing Institution
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World Water Day 2016IAP is contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals that relate to water.Announcing Institution
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Fresh young eyes on the refugee crisisFollowing a workshop in the Netherlands, the Global Young Academy has released a series of recommendations on the current refugee crisis as well as a video report.Announcing Institution
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TWAS-Lenovo Science PrizeThe call for nominations for the 2016 TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize is now open. In 2016 the prize will be given for outstanding achievements in Chemical Sciences.Announcing Institution
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IPBES seeks nomination of expertsGovernments and other relevant stakeholders, such as academies, are invited to nominate experts to participate in various IPBES biodiversity reports.Announcing Institution
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Changes at IAPThe IAP General Assembly of 2 March marked the end of Mohamed Hassan’s two terms as IAP co-chair. For more significant changes in key personnel at IAPAnnouncing Institution
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New IAP Executive Committee electedDuring the IAP General Assembly that took place in Hermanus, South Africa, on 2 March 2016, Krishan Lal, was elected as co-chair representing developing countries. Volker ter Meulen, Germany, representing industrialized countries, was re-elected for a second term ...Announcing Institution
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Summary of the IAP Conference on Science AdviceThe triennial IAP Conference – the 2016 edition of which focused on the theme of ‘Science Advice’ – took place on 28 February to 1 March in Hermanus, South AfricaAnnouncing Institution
Hermanus, South Africa ...Minister of Science and Technology South Africa opens the proceedings of the IAP Conference on Science Advice on 28 February 2016 ...Announcing Institution
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Women in science subject of ASSAf reportThe inclusion and participation of women in science are addressed in a report that will be launched by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) on 29 February 2016.Announcing Institution
IAP's Science Education Programme (SEP) Profiles of SEP Global Council Members are now available. The next meeting of the Global Council takes place in Santiago, Chile, in conjunction with an international conference on “Improving the Learning of Biology and Related Sciences at the Pre-University Level”, from 14-15 April 2016 .... Announcing Institution
IAP projects and activities in 2016IAP has awarded financial support to a number of activities implemented by its regional networks of academies and individual member academies, thanks to IAP's principal donor, the Government of Italy ...Announcing Institution
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Responsible Research ConductA new teaching guide - 'Doing Global Science: A Guide to Responsible Conduct in the Global Research Enterprise' released ...Announcing Institution
UNISDR Science and Technology Conference, GenevaThe meeting, which brought together more than 700 researchers and other stakeholders, aimed at developing a roadmap on how best science and technology can help achieve the implementation of the 2015 Sendai Framework ...Announcing Institution
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IAP and Disaster Risk Reduction at the UNISDR Conference in GenevaThe Conference on the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 will promote and support the availability and application of science and technology to decision-making in Disaster Risk Reduction ...Announcing Institution
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Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem ServicesThe fourth session of the Platform's Plenary (IPBES-4) will be held from 22 - 28 February 2016, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Follow the link for updates related to the Plenary and the work programme of IPBES and related deadlines for inputs ...Announcing Institution
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TWAS 2016 Prizes - Call for nominationsThe World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) – for the advancement of science in developing countries is seeking nominations ...Announcing Institution
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IAP SEP Chair at Vatican WorkshopPontifical Academy of Sciences hosted a workshop on the challenge of education in November 2015 ...Announcing Institution
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Jobs of the FutureWhat will a science career look like in 2030? A blog from Naturejobs ...Announcing Institution
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Realising African renaissance through science-policy dialogue on climate change adaptation and resilience ...NASAC and IOC-UNESCO organised a joint side event at the Africa Pavilion at the main venue of the COP21 at Le Bourget, France in December 2015. The event addressed the critical needs for Africa to invest in home grown Science and appropriate Blue and Green Technologies towards poverty alleviation and sustainable development ...Announcing Institution
The Royal Society and the Promotion of Science since 1960In a new publication, author Peter Collins shows how the Society addressed the challenges posed by the astounding growth of science and by escalating interactions between science and daily life ...Announcing Institution
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Young Scientists @ WSF 2015Report from the World Science Forum, Budapest, November 2015 and videos of presentations ...Announcing Institution
Celebrating EinsteinAn international conference organized by the Albanian Academy of Sciences in Tirana ...Announcing Institution
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World antibiotics awareness weekThe World Health Organization-sponsored campaign aims to increase awareness of global antibiotic resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance ...Announcing Institution
Technology + Society = ? FutureAn international conference is being organized by the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts from 19 - 20 May 2016 in Podgorica. The call for abstracts is now open ...Announcing Institution
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Fresh Scientific Eyes on the Refugee CrisisYoung scientists invited by the Global Young Academy (GYA) to develop a vision document based on the latest evidence ...Announcing Institution
Tne Enabling Power of Science at the World Science Forum (WSF)50 early career researchers from 30 different countries convened by IAP, WAYS, ICORSA, GYA and UNESCO gathered in Budapest, Hungary, to analyse challenges and opportunities facing young scientists globally ...Announcing Institution
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IAP Conference on Science Advice and GA, Hermanus 2016The online registration for the IAP Conference and General Assembly is now open. IAP and IAMP members are invited to register! Closing date - 16 November 2015 ...Announcing Institution
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Network of African Science Academies (NASAC)NASAC has recently published reports on "Open Access", based on a consultative forum held in Kenya in January 2015, and "Mainstreaming Gender in Science Education", based on a workshop which took place in May 2015 ...Announcing Institution
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The voice of young scientists at European Commission discussionsThe Global Young Academy (GYA) will represent young scientists at "Inequality of Climate Change' - a meeting co-organized by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Berlin-Brandenburgische Akademie der Wissenschaften (BBAW) in Berlin, 21 October 2015 ..Announcing Institution