Reducing Biological Risks by Promoting the Peaceful Use of BiologyJoint initiative of the International Organisations in Trieste, Italy and the Biological Weapons Convention: from 4-8 March 2024, young scientists and experts from across the globe will attend a course addressing virus detection, biosecurity and science diplomacy.Announcing Institution
IAP Convening Global Biosecurity Experts in TriesteThe InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) is hosting an international ‘Proof of Concept Meeting for a Scientific Advisory Body for the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC)'.Announcing Institution
Empowering Young Physician Leaders for a Transformative Healthcare FutureIn 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
Call for nominations of experts to IPBES task forcesFollowing 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
IAP Young Physician Leaders 2023: Empowering Future Healthcare LeadersThe 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
United Nations Establishes Scientific Advisory Board to Bridge Science and Policy GapThe 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
IPBES online dialogue workshop to increase synergies and collaborationAn 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
‘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
Open call for ‘Climate Change and Health’ policy case studiesIAP 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
IAP at the World Science ForumThe World Science Forum provides a forum for dialogue between the scientific community, society, policy-makers and industry.Announcing Institution
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New collection of IAP Statements (2019-2022)IAP issued a collection of 6 IAP statements, produced since the IAP 2019 Conference and General Assembly was held in Songdo, Korea.Announcing Institution
IAP announces the publication of its 2021 Annual ReportIn 2021, the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) supported 77 meetings and 35 publications, and provided a collective, supportive mechanism for academies to further strengthen their crucial roles as providers of evidence-based policy and adviceAnnouncing Institution
Improving inclusivity in digital education: read the ALLEA statementDownload the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities (ALLEA) Statement in Response to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on Digital Education and Digital SkillsAnnouncing Institution
The online registration system for COP27 is openThe ultimate objective of all agreements under the UNFCCC is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that will prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system, in a time frame which allows ecosystems to adapt naturally and enables sustainable developmentAnnouncing Institution
Action steps for rebuilding Ukraine’s science, research, and innovationA group of academies strongly encourage that while global leaders develop programs and make funding commitments for Ukraine, there should be a focus on rebuilding a modern and globally integrated science and research systemAnnouncing Institution