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Jamilla Hussain
  • Health
  • Policy for Science
 Meet the Inspiring Young Physician Leaders of 2023: Interview with Jamilla Hussain In a dynamic world where healthcare leadership is needed, it's essential to recognize the bright minds who are paving the way for the future. Dr. Jamilla Hussain, a senior research fellow in Palliative and End of Life Care based in the UK, is one such young physician leader making a significant impact. Announcing Institution
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Africa One Health
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  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
 The regional workshop on One Health calls for abstracts from young scientists in Africa The online symposium on One Health in Africa 2023 is now open for registration. It will take place on 12 and 13 December 2023. Announcing Institution
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YPL 2023 at the WHS Berlin
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  • Sustainable Development Goals
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 Empowering Young Physician Leaders for a Transformative Healthcare Future In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the role of physicians extends beyond medical expertise to encompass effective leadership. A group of young, ambitious physicians from around the world gathered in Berlin for the 2023 edition of the Young Physician Leaders Programme (YPL), a collaboration between the IAP and the M8 Alliance, during the World Health Summit. Announcing Institution
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IAP Webinar series
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 IAP Webinar: Promoting Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Research and Practice - Watch the video recording In an age where scientific research and practice play a decisive role in shaping our world, ensuring ethical conduct and integrity is fundamental. Delve into the importance of ethics in scientific endeavours and explore strategies to maintain the highest standards of integrity. Announcing Institution
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Roma Galileo
The IAP Board and Advisory Committee meeting convened in Rome Shaping a Vision for the Future, the InterAcademy Partnership Board and Advisory Committee convened in Rome at the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, for a two-day meeting. Announcing Institution
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Health Equity
The Global Health Equity Atlas unveiled A Comprehensive Resource for Informed Health Equity Analysis: the Global Health Equity Atlas releases a decade of data-driven insights in pursuit of health as a fundamental human right. Announcing Institution
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  • Policy for Science
 Call for nominations of experts to IPBES task forces Following the successful conclusion of IPBES 10 and in line with the IPBES Rolling Work Programme up to 2030, Governments and other relevant stakeholders are invited to nominate candidates for the following task forces. Announcing Institution
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IAP YPL 2023 at ESMT Berlin
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 IAP Young Physician Leaders 2023: Empowering Future Healthcare Leaders The 2023 Young Physician Leaders (YPL) programme, initiated by IAP, recently wrapped up in the vibrant city of Berlin. This transformative journey, held from 12 to 17 October, coincided with the World Health Summit (WHS), offering a dynamic platform for emerging healthcare leaders. Announcing Institution
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IAP Webinar series
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 IAP Webinar: Promoting Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Research and Practice The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) invites you to the Inaugural Webinar of the IAP Webinar Series! Announcing Institution
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  • Sustainable Development Goals
 Dr. Rose Leke, Member of Cameroon Academy, Receives the 2023 Virchow Prize for Global Health Dr. Rose Leke has been honored with the 2023 Virchow Prize for Global Health. Prize ceremony to coincide with the World Health Summit featuring IAP's Young Physician Leaders. Announcing Institution
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IPBES Seeks Expertise for Vital Biodiversity Monitoring Assessment IPBES calls for Nominations of Experts for Methodological Assessment on Biodiversity and Nature's Contributions Announcing Institution
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  • Environment & Climate
 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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  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
 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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YPL 2023 frame Berlin
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 Meet the next generation of IAP Young Physician Leaders: the 2023 cohort is here Meet 18 outstanding young physicians below the age of 40 from all over the world Announcing Institution
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Peggy Hamburg STS Japan
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 IAP Co-President Dr. Peggy Hamburg Attends STS Forum in Japan The session provided insights into the advancements in human genomics and the understanding of ancient DNA Announcing Institution
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  • Environment & Climate
  • Sustainable Development Goals
 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
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Policy for Science
 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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 NASSL and partners issue the Colombo Declaration, paving the way for Science Advice to Governments The National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL) and its collaborators have issued the 'Colombo Declaration', an important step towards institutionalizing science advice to governments. Announcing Institution
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Call for Applications of TÜBİTAK- TWAS Fellowships 2023 The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) and TWAS have established a fellowship programme for foreign scholars from developing countries in the South, for PhD and Postdoctoral research tenable in Türkiye. Announcing Institution
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SNAS appeals for solidarity with the Sudanese people A message from the Sudanese National Academy of Sciences to national academies of science, United Nations institutions, and academic and research institutions of the African Union. Announcing Institution
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  • Policy for Science
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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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Millennium Technology Prize 2024
  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
  • Other
 Make a nomination for the 2024 Millennium Technology Prize The Call for nominations for the 2024 Millennium Technology Prize is open until 31 October 2023. The Prize is awarded for groundbreaking technological innovations that benefit people globally and improve life on the planet in a sustainable way. Announcing Institution
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  • Environment & Climate
 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
  • Environment & Climate
 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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  • Environment & Climate
  • Policy for Science
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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
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  • Policy for Science
 United Nations Establishes Scientific Advisory Board to Bridge Science and Policy Gap The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced in August 2023 the creation of a new Scientific Advisory Board to advise UN leaders on breakthroughs in science and technology and how to harness the benefits of these advances and mitigate potential risks. Announcing Institution
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New Governing Council to lead the African Academy of Sciences
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 New Governing Council to lead the African Academy of Sciences The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) welcomes in August 2023 a new Governing Council led by prominent scientist Professor Lise Korsten, who is the first woman President to lead the Academy. Announcing Institution
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Climate change and health cover photo
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
 IAP seeking two 'Climate Change and Health' consultants IAP is seeking a senior consultant and a writer/editor to work on the 'Climate Change and Health Policy' project being implemented in partnership with Save the Children Announcing Institution
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WHO call for experts
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 Call for Experts - Technical Advisory Group on the responsible use of the life sciences and dual-use research The WHO is calling for experts to participate in a Technical Advisory Group on the responsible use of the life sciences and dual-use research. Announcing Institution
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  • Policy for Science
 TWAS publishes its Annual Report for 2022 This publication (free to download) provides an overview of TWAS activities in 2022 Announcing Institution
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YPL 2022 cohort discussing
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 Call for nominations: IAP 2023 Young Physician Leaders (YPL) Programme Call for nominations is open for the IAP 2023 Young Physician Leaders (YPL) Programme. Nominations will be accepted from members of the InterAcademy Partnership and the ‘M8 Alliance’ of academic centres. Announcing Institution
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  • Energy
 EASAC Report Highlights Urgent Need to Phase Out Natural Gas and Transition to Renewables A newly released report by the European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC) titled "The Future of Gas" sounds the alarm on the environmental impact of natural gas and emphasizes the imperative to transition away from fossil fuels. Announcing Institution
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 Call for nominations - Christian Merieux Prize 2024 The Institut de France’s Christophe and Rodolphe Mérieux Foundation awards an annual scientific Prize to support research on infectious diseases in developing countries and teams working permanently in the field in these countries. Announcing Institution
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KNAW Planetary Health Report
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
 Academy: Prioritise research into the risks to human health posed by global environmental change The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) just published a new report called 'Planetary Health. An emerging field to be developed.' Read the KNAW press release. Announcing Institution
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  • Environment & Climate
 IPBES online dialogue workshop to increase synergies and collaboration An online dialogue workshop with national and (sub)regional platforms and networks engaging with IPBES will take place on 23 June 2023. The objective is to explore efforts to increase synergies and collaboration in supporting the implementation of the IPBES rolling work programme up to 2030 and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Announcing Institution
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Climate change decision making
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 G-7 Science Academies call for actions on climate change, the oceans and ageing The science academies of the G-7 countries issued in March 2023 three joint statements to their respective governments to inform discussions and policy-making during the May G-7 summit in Hiroshima. Announcing Institution
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The Future of Research Evaluation: A Synthesis of Current Debates and Developments
  • Policy for Science
 ‘The Future of Research Evaluation: A Synthesis of Current Debates and Developments’ The Global Young Academy (GYA), the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the International Science Council (ISC) Centre for Science Futures have released a synthesis paper which sets out the major drivers, opportunities and challenges for research evaluation reform and collates illustrative examples of change happening at global, regional, national and institutional levels. The paper is intended to serve as a prospectus for in-depth conversations with stakeholders including the global research community itself. Announcing Institution
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 Job opportunity - UNESCO is seeking the next TWAS Executive Director The recruitment process for the next TWAS Executive Director in Trieste, Italy, is now under way by UNESCO. The deadline for applications is 30 June 2023. Announcing Institution
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IANAS launches three calls to support young women researchers in the Americas The Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) is launching three calls to support young women researchers in the Americas: the Anneke Levelt-Senger prize, the video contest ‘Let’s Discover Latin American Female Scientist’ and the Young Scientist Research Award (YSRA). Announcing Institution
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workshop on Advancing multi-sectoral and life-course approaches in mental health research In Africa’ which was convened jointly by the Academy of Medical Sciences and Academy of Sciences of South Africa.
  • Health
 Advancing multi-sectoral and life-course approaches in mental health research In Africa The Academy of Medical Sciences UK and the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) published the findings from their most recent collaboration. The reports are based on two workshops from November 2022 that focused on mental health research and supporting career development in countries across Africa including South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia and Nigeria. Announcing Institution
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The Honorable Mary Robinson gave the keynote address at the Triennial Conference of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Worldwide Meeting of the Young Academies, which took place in Arizona, USA, 1-3 November 2022
  • Environment & Climate
  • Sustainable Development Goals
 “We need a climate justice approach” says Honorable Mary Robinson at The Triennial Conference of IAP and the Worldwide Meeting of the Young Academies The Honorable Mary Robinson gave the keynote address at the Triennial Conference of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Worldwide Meeting of the Young Academies, which took place in Arizona, USA, 1-3 November 2022. Here are brief highlights of her speech. Announcing Institution
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Cover photo of the EASAC report on neonicotinoids February 2023
  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • Health
 EASAC issues new report on “Neonicotinoids and their substitutes in sustainable pest control” The report, published in February 2023, is the latest of a series of publications on the issue. It summarises the results of research in recent years and strengthens earlier conclusions in EASAC’s 2015 review on the wider ecosystem effects of neonicotinoids. Announcing Institution
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Milagro Sanchez Cunto profile photo at the WHS in Washington DC
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 “Leadership is choosing to be empathetic”, says 2022 IAP Young Physician Leader Milagro Sanchez Cunto The 2023 World Health Summit Regional Meeting took place on 13 April in Washington DC. Dr. Milagro Sanchez Cunto was among the young panellists who discussed challenges and opportunities of leadership in a globalized world, recalling her experience with IAP’s Young Physician Leaders programme. Announcing Institution
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IAP Save the Children Open call for ‘Climate Change and Health’ policy case studies
  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • Energy
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
 Open call for ‘Climate Change and Health’ policy case studies IAP announces a new collaboration with Save the Children to develop a book of case studies that illustrate systems solutions for climate change and health policies. Announcing Institution
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2024 Millennium Technology Prize
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 2024 Millennium Technology Prize: Nominations open until 31 October 2023 The Call for the 2024 Millennium Technology Prize nominations is open until 31 October 2023. The prize rewards groundbreaking technological innovations that benefit people globally. Announcing Institution
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Morocco’s Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Technology hosted the triennial conference of the IAP Science Education Programme
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 IAP discusses Science Education in Morocco Morocco’s Hassan II Academy of Sciences and Technology hosted the triennial conference of the IAP Science Education Programme. Announcing Institution
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sustainable food
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  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
 Science and sustainable food. How scientific tools can help address issues aimed at food and biodiversity (event in Italian) The public event 'Science and sustainable food. How scientific tools can help address issues aimed at food and biodiversity for the health of the planet and its inhabitants' took place in Italian language at the Universita degli Studi di Udine on 23 February 2023. Announcing Institution
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Margaret A. Hamburg appointed as member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board by US President IAP announces that its newly-elected Co-President, Margaret A. Hamburg has been appointed as a member of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board by US President, Joe Biden. Announcing Institution
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WSF 2022 Science for Social Justice
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  • Environment & Climate
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  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
 IAP at the World Science Forum The World Science Forum provides a forum for dialogue between the scientific community, society, policy-makers and industry. Announcing Institution