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Our most popular stories from 2024
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Our most popular stories from 2024 From Young Physician Leaders (YPL) to Science Education, these were our 10 most-read articles of the year Announcing Institution
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COP29: IAP Shares Expertise on Climate, Education and Health
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COP29: IAP Shares Expertise on Climate, Education and Health IAP showcases research and policy insights on climate, education and health and contributes to ORF Volume Announcing Institution
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Call for applications: Grand Prix Luciole - Ecological transition
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Call for applications: Grand Prix Luciole - Ecological transition Institut de France is awarding a 100,000 euros prize Announcing Institution
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IAP Workshop: Community-Level Wildfire Risk and Vulnerability
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IAP Workshop: Community-Level Wildfire Risk and Vulnerability Worldwide Approaches for Community-Level Wildfire Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Announcing Institution
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IAP at WSF2024: Watch the recordings Videos from IAP Sessions at the World Science Forum 2024 Announcing Institution
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IAP shines at World Science Forum 2024 in Budapest Advancing Trust, Collaboration and Science-Driven Solutions for Global Challenges Announcing Institution
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Special Issue on Decarbonising African Public Transport
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Call for Articles: Special Issue on Decarbonising African Public Transport Planning for the electrification of transport in Africa Announcing Institution
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International Urban Health Summit
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International Urban Health Summit: Travel Grants Available Apply before 25 November 2024 Announcing Institution
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Apply to join the FAO global meeting on Whole Genome Sequencing The event is scheduled in May 2025, while the call is open until 4 November 2024 Announcing Institution
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IAP at the Baku Climate Action Week
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IAP at the Baku Climate Action Week Robin Fears, IAP Consultant, Visits the Azerbaijan Academy of Sciences during Baku Climate Action Week 2024 Announcing Institution
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launch of the Leticia Declaration
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Attend the virtual Launch of the Leticia Declaration Strengthening Science, Society and Government Connections in Latin America and the Caribbean Announcing Institution
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COP-MOP11 on Biosafety to Convene in October 2024
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COP-MOP11 on Biosafety to Convene in October 2024: Attend the Preparatory Webinar in September The preparatory webinar will be held on Microsoft Teams on 11 September 2024 Announcing Institution
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The IAP Annual Report 2023 is now available!
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The IAP Annual Report 2023 is now available! Advancing Global Collaboration for a Sustainable Future Announcing Institution
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Climate crisis, cities and health The International Health Lecture 2024 is taking place in person and virtually on 17 October. Announcing Institution
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Decarbonisation of Transport in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Options
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Decarbonisation of Transport in Africa: Opportunities, Challenges and Policy Options Register now and attend the webinar on 6 August 2024 Announcing Institution
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Hashim Hounkpatin
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Benin: Lessons from the formulation of a National Adaptation Plan Climate Change & Health Initiative: Interviews with Case Study Authors Announcing Institution
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Victoria Pratt
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Thailand: The link between mental health and ecosystem health in Indigenous farming communities Climate Change & Health Initiative: Interviews with Case Study Authors Announcing Institution
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Kamaruddin Norzikri
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Malaysia: The Urban Heat Island phenomenon and its impacts on vulnerable groups Climate Change & Health Initiative: Interviews with Case Study Authors Announcing Institution
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Hillary Mugiyo
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South Africa: Using machine learning to map bioclimatic zones and crop yields in water-scarce conditions Climate Change & Health Initiative: Interviews with Case Study Authors Announcing Institution
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Seyoum Eshetie
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Ethiopia: Mapping the urban overheating hazard and its driving factors in Addis Ababa Climate Change & Health Initiative: Interviews with Case Study Authors Announcing Institution
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Aduwati Sali
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Malaysia: technology-based peatland management Climate Change & Health Initiative: Interviews with Case Study Authors Announcing Institution
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Caradee Wright
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South Africa: Addressing heat-health threats to vulnerable people Climate Change & Health Initiative: Interviews with Case Study Authors Announcing Institution
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Ghana case study
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Ghana: Co-production methodologies to deliver city-level flood resilience Climate Change & Health Initiative: Interviews with Case Study Authors Announcing Institution
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UNEP & WHO expert group: Call for applications Call for applications to participate in a UNEP & WHO expert group on the State of the Science Report on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) Announcing Institution
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IAP STC Helsinki
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Join Us in Helsinki to discuss Climate Change and Health Policy Lessons from Global Case Studies on Climate Change and Health Announcing Institution
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Helena B Nader on IANAS NASAC
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IAP Speaks: Regional collaboration within IAP Addressing Water Scarcity: Helena Bonciani Nader Highlights IAP Water Programme Initiatives Announcing Institution
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Decarbonisation of transport in Africa
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Decarbonisation of Transport in Africa: Watch the webinar recording IAP and the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) hosted a webinar for the launch of a new report Announcing Institution
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Decarbonisation of Transport in Africa
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Decarbonisation of Transport in Africa: Join our webinar for the launch of a new report The Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) and the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) are hosting a webinar on 9 May 2024 Announcing Institution
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Policy lessons IAP Helsinki
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Navigating Climate Health: Policy Insights from Global Case Studies at SRI/SSD2024 Join IAP's Interactive Roundtable on Climate Change and Health Policy on 10 June in Helsinki, Finland Announcing Institution
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Global Biodiversity Assessment: Review Period Opens for Draft Scoping Report IPBES Invites Governments and Experts to Provide Feedback on Second Global Assessment Announcing Institution
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TWAS opens call for research grants applications The Sida-backed grants provide developing world scientists with much-needed equipment and more Announcing Institution
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Nepal Rania
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Workshop on Climate Change and Health in Kathmandu, Nepal On 14 and 15 March, Connecting the Dots Between Climate Change and Health', brought together esteemed organizations in Nepal. Announcing Institution
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Nepal
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Connecting the dots between climate change, health and equity The National Academy of Medicine (NAM), the National Academy of Science and Technology, Nepal, the IAP and partners are co-hosting a two-day workshop in Nepal and online. Announcing Institution
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Smithsonian Science Education Center Wins One Smithsonian Education Award Celebrating Excellence in Global Education: the Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Project receives the prestigious One Smithsonian Education Award Announcing Institution
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EASAC Issues New Commentary Urging Action on Plastics Pollution In a recent statement, the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) has highlighted the urgent need for global action to address the growing crisis of plastics pollution. Announcing Institution
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IPBES webinar on Knowledge Generation Catalysis
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IPBES webinar on Knowledge Generation Catalysis IPBES Webinar on "Knowledge Generation Catalysis: Addressing gaps in the invasive alien species assessment and future assessment needs" will take place on 11 March 2024. Announcing Institution
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Our most popular stories from 2023 From Young Physician Leaders (YPL) to COP28, these were our 10 most-read articles of the year Announcing Institution
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The Role of Academies in Climate Policy Advice
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The Role of Academies in Climate Policy Advice: Enthusiastic participation at COP28 This successful COP28 side-event was a collaboration with the New Voices program of the National Academy of Sciences (US) Announcing Institution
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COP28 side event
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Successful COP28 Side Event Explores Climate Change Adaptation for Health Now available on YouTube the recording of the side event at COP28 organized by IAP, Save the Children, CICERO and GERICS. Announcing Institution
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COP28 Dubai side events
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IAP Highlights Side-Events at COP28: A Platform for Global Collaboration IAP is excited to draw attention to insightful COP28 sessions featuring its partners and member academies Announcing Institution
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IAP STC CCH
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Climate and Health: IAP at the COP28 IAP Joins Forces with Save the Children, Cicero and Gerics in COP28 Side-Event Addressing Climate Change and Health. Announcing Institution
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Workshop IAP STC CCH
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IAP and Save the Children collaborate to tackle the impact of climate change on human health IAP in collaboration with Save the Children is developing a book of case studies that illustrate systems solutions for climate change and health policies, to build governments’ awareness of multi-sectoral, systems-based studies and policies. Announcing Institution
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Call for Nominations: Experts for IPBES Second Global Assessment of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services IPBES Invites Governments and Stakeholders to Nominate Experts for Upcoming Global Assessment Announcing Institution
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IANAS-WfS Celebrates Outstanding Women Scientists in 2023 Awards IANAS recognizes the Achievements of Dr. Mónica Mazariegos and Dr. Alicia Rojas for their excellence and dedication to scientific research. Announcing Institution
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UN Global Climate Action Awards 2023: Celebrating Youth-Led Sustainability Initiatives Nominations for the 2023 UN Global Climate Action Award are open until 15 October 2023. It is meant for young leaders worldwide who aim at propelling climate action and fostering equity through innovative projects. Announcing Institution
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International Conference Addresses Society's Resilience Post-Disasters
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International Conference Addresses Society's Resilience Post-Disasters The Science Council of Japan organised an event titled "Transforming Society to Become Resilient and Sustainable beyond Catastrophic Disasters" Announcing Institution
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IANAS and ABC Present Manaus Letter with Recommendations at Amazon Summit IANAS has launched the 'Science By and For the Amazon' initiative and presented the IANAS Manaus Letter at the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA) in Brazil. Announcing Institution
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International Conference on Science and Technology for Sustainability 2023 Explores Resilience to Catastrophic Disasters The Science Council of Japan will host a symposium on Science and Technology for Sustainability on 7 and 8 September 2023, in Tokyo and online Announcing Institution
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Cacyreus marshalli, a South African species introduced into Italy in 1997 via horticultural trade
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Collecting UNESCO Stories on Invasive Species to Support Launch of New IPBES Report UNESCO is one of the four UN partners of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Announcing Institution
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IANAS Launches Science By and For the Amazon Initiative: Uniting Efforts for Sustainable Development The IANAS Manaus Letter was presented at the IANAS-ABC Science By and For the Amazon event, held on 2 and 3 August at the National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA) in Brazil Announcing Institution