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  • Environment & Climate
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Final Versions of IPBES Nexus and Transformative Change Summaries for Policymakers Now Available Approved summaries highlight critical insights and policy options to address biodiversity loss, support sustainable development, and achieve the 2050 Vision for Biodiversity. Announcing Institution
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New global survey on participation in scientific organizations
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
Share your experience: New global survey on participation in scientific organizations This international survey explores how scientists engage in scientific organizations — including access, roles, leadership pathways, perceived benefits and barriers, organizational culture, inclusion, policies, recognition and experiences of discrimination. Your insights will help shape recommendations to foster more equitable and inclusive participation. Announcing Institution
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Two IAP Member Academies Contribute to High-Level Dialogue on Science Diplomacy in the EU
  • Policy for Science
Register to Join High-Level Dialogue on Science Diplomacy in the EU Two IAP Member Academies Contribute to High-Level Dialogue on Science Diplomacy in the EU Announcing Institution
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Scientific Excellence Sought in Nominations for IPBES Multidisciplinary Expert Panel
Scientific Excellence Sought in Nominations for IPBES Multidisciplinary Expert Panel Academies and networks are invited to help identify top scientific talent for key IPBES advisory panel. Announcing Institution
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Young Physician Leaders Contribute to Urban Health at IUHS 2025
  • Energy
  • Environment & Climate
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Young Physician Leaders Contribute to Urban Health at IUHS 2025 IAP-YPLs spotlight innovation, equity and collaboration in shaping the future of urban health Announcing Institution
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IAP International Workshop to Tackle Sexual Harassment in Academia
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
IAP International Workshop to Tackle Sexual Harassment in Academia The event will be Held in Paris on 27-28 October 2025 Announcing Institution
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YPL Alumna Dr Samiya Abi Jaoude Reflects on Leadership and Global Health Engagement
  • Health
YPL Alumna Samiya Abi Jaoude Reflects on Leadership and Global Health Engagement Recipient of the EANS Leadership in Neurosurgery Scholarship for Diverse Leaders shares her experience at YPL 2024 Announcing Institution
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Call for Participants: Advanced Training Course on Science Diplomacy in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe
  • Policy for Science
Call for Participants: Advanced Training Course on Science Diplomacy in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe Fostering dialogue between science and policy in a changing regional landscape Announcing Institution
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IPBES to Host Online Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting on 4 June
IPBES to Host Online Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting on 4 June Scenarios and Models Unit to Provide Insight as Stakeholders Convene During Executive Transition Announcing Institution
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Call to Participate: GERI Research Skills Survey for Early-Career Researchers Help shape future training opportunities for young scientists and win a chance to join a workshop in the US Announcing Institution
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Call for Nomination 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
Call for Nominations: 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards Celebrating Excellence in Life and Environmental Sciences Announcing Institution
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Youth Voice in Global Health: IAP at WHS Regional Meeting
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
Youth Voices in Global Health: IAP YPL at WHS Regional Meeting Scaling Access, Inspiring Change: IAP Young Physician Leader Reports from the WHS Regional Meeting in India Announcing Institution
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Upcoming Event: Launch of EASAC’s New Report on Wildfires in Europe
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Upcoming Event: Launch of EASAC’s New Report on Wildfires in Europe Policy Options for a Fire-Literate and Fire-Adapted Europe Announcing Institution
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Call for Entries: 2025 “Let’s Discover Female Scientists” Video Contest
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
Call for Video Contest: Let’s Discover Female Scientists 2025 Students across Latin America and the Caribbean are invited to spotlight female scientists shaping the future of knowledge Announcing Institution
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Deadline Extended for IAP Leadership Nominations
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
Deadline Extended for IAP Leadership Nominations Submit nominations by Tuesday, 20 May 2025 Announcing Institution
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Call for Nominations for IAP Leadership
Call for Nominations for IAP Leadership Announcing Institution
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Urban Health on the Global Agenda: Highlights from IUHS 2025
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Urban Health on the Global Agenda: Highlights from IUHS 2025 Announcing Institution
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The future of urban health starts at the Hannover Summit
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
The future of urban health starts at the Hannover Summit The IAP has taken a major step toward shaping healthier, more resilient cities with the conclusion of the International Urban Health Summit 2025 in Hannover, Germany. The event, held from 9–11 April, brought together more than 200 experts from 30 countries to explore the growing impact of urbanisation on health and to lay the groundwork for a global, interdisciplinary initiative in urban health—one that aligns science, policy and innovation for the future of city living. Announcing Institution
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Survey: Gender equality in scientific organizations – deadline 14 May 2025
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
Survey: Gender equality in scientific organizations – deadline 14 May 2025 The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), the International Science Council (ISC) and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science (SCGES) are conducting a joint global survey to assess the representation and participation of women scientists in scientific organizations. Announcing Institution
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IAP Member, Academy of Sciences of Albania, Hosts Global Dialogue on Environmental Health and Sustainability
Call for Participation: 3rd International Conference on Public Health and Environment in Albania IAP Member, the Academy of Sciences of Albania, Hosting the Global Dialogue on Environmental Health and Sustainability Announcing Institution
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US NASEM Highlight Visa Challenges for Scientists in New Report and Webinar
US NASEM Highlight Visa Challenges for Scientists in New Report and Webinar New findings shed light on barriers to international scientific collaboration and mobility. Announcing Institution
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IPCC Call for Author Nominations: Key Information to apply
IPCC Call for Author Nominations: Key Information to apply A recent IAP webinar, organised in collaboration with the IPCC Focal Point for Italy, provided an overview of the IPCC nomination process. Announcing Institution
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  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
IAP Joins as Co-Sponsor of the 2025 Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition Global competition aims to foster innovative solutions in biosecurity Announcing Institution
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International Urban Health Summit 2025 Hanover (#IUHS2025Hanover)
International Urban Health Summit 2025 Hanover (#IUHS2025Hanover) Hanover, 9-11 April, 2025, Herrenhausen Palace Announcing Institution
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IAP Hosts Workshop on Wildfire Risk Modeling and AI RAC group photo
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
IAP Hosts Workshop on Wildfire Risk Modeling and AI IAP Brings Together Global Experts to Explore Wildfire Risk and the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Understanding Vulnerabilities of Communities Announcing Institution
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ASSAf Hosts Inaugural Annual STEMI Lecture on Women in STEM
ASSAf Hosts Inaugural Annual Lecture on Women in STEMI Breaking Barriers: Advancing Women in STEMI Across Africa Announcing Institution
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IAP Webinar: Explaining the IPCC calls for nominations of authors
  • Environment & Climate
  • Policy for Science
IAP Webinar: Explaining the IPCC calls for nominations of authors Join our first webinar aimed at strengthening the climate change science-policy interface Announcing Institution
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Momentum MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme
Apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Hungary The Momentum MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme is designed to nurture up to 35 exceptional postdoctoral researchers from around the globe. Announcing Institution
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America’s Future Relies on Science, Says National Academy of Sciences President
  • Policy for Science
America’s Future Relies on Science, Says National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt, President of the US National Academy of Sciences, highlights crucial need for science investment Announcing Institution
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  • Energy
Europe’s Energy Security Under Review at EASAC Report Launch Brussels Event to Address Governance, Infrastructure and International Energy Relations Announcing Institution
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NAST PHL and UKAMS Climate Change Workshop on Safeguarding Health from Disasters in SEA
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
NAST PHL and UKAMS Climate Change Workshop on Safeguarding Health from Disasters in Southeast Asia The Workshop on Adapting to Climate Change: Safeguarding Health from Disasters in Southeast Asia took place on 22-23 January 2025 in the Philippines Announcing Institution
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Call for expressions of interest: IAP leadership positions
Call for expressions of interest: IAP leadership positions The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is the global network for science, medicine and engineering academies. Announcing Institution
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Urgent Call for Transformative Change: EASAC Commentary Launch Event
  • Environment & Climate
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Urgent Call for Transformative Change: EASAC Commentary Launch Event New publication highlights the widening gap between crisis and action Announcing Institution
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Rubeshan Perumal, IAP YPL alumnus, Recognised with SAMRC Bronze Award for His Contributions to TB and HIV Research
Rubeshan Perumal, IAP YPL alumnus, Recognised with SAMRC Bronze Award for His Contributions to TB and HIV Research IAP Young Physician Leaders (YPL) alumnus honoured for his impactful work in pulmonary medicine Announcing Institution
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Nominations Open for the 2025 TÜBA Academy Prizes
Nominations Open for the 2025 TÜBA Academy Prizes Recognising outstanding contributions in science, engineering, health and humanities Announcing Institution
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Tran Xuan Bach, IAP YPL Alumnus, Receives 2025 Global Healthcare Innovation Leadership Award
Tran Xuan Bach, IAP YPL Alumnus, Receives 2025 Global Healthcare Innovation Leadership Award Honouring exceptional contributions to health innovation and leadership in global health Announcing Institution
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  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
The IAP invites young academies and cohort-based early career leadership programmes to join as Young Affiliates The new affiliation category strengthens engagement of early-career scientists in global scientific collaboration and policy discussions Announcing Institution
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IAP Webinar: Building Trust in Science through Science Education
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
IAP Webinar: Building Trust in Science Through Science Education The webinar is part of the IAP series and will take place on 11 March 2025 Announcing Institution
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Gender in Science call
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
Advancing gender equality in scientific organizations Call for applications and inputs: the deadline is 5 March 2025 Announcing Institution
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Deadline Extended for Submissions on Biosafety Capacity-Building Activities
Deadline Extended for Submissions on Biosafety Capacity-Building Activities Governments and organisations invited to submit information by 31 March 2025 and review national records in the Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) Announcing Institution
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IPBES to Host Online Dialogue on Expert and Fellow Nominations for Second Global Assessment Virtual meeting on 12 March 2025 aims to enhance engagement in the nomination process Announcing Institution
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Women in Science: OWSD Launches Global Research Competition 'Short Talks, Big Impact' invites women scientists worldwide to present their research in a fast-paced, engaging challenge Announcing Institution
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Royal Society's medals and awards
Nominate for the Royal Society's medals and awards Nominations are now open for the Royal Society’s annual medals and awards programme. Announcing Institution
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IPBES Calls for Expert Nominations for Second Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Scientists, policymakers and experts are invited to contribute to a comprehensive global evaluation, shaping strategies for sustainability and conservation. Announcing Institution
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Attend the webinar on 'The ethical limits of economic equity'
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
SHEM webinar on Ethics and Metrics The webinar on 'The ethical limits of economic equity' is taking place on 6 February 2025 Announcing Institution