Project
2016

Improving Scientific Input to Global Policymaking

Sustainable Development Goals

Overview

IAP for Policy, in partnership with the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), and with support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY), completed a three year project framed around the global science community’s contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. The advent of the SDGs provides an important opportunity to examine the landscape of global scientific advice and identify approaches that have been successful as well as gaps and opportunities for improvement.

This project, led by a working group co-chaired by Professor LI Jinghai, former Vice President of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Dr. Eva Alisic, Senior Research Fellow at Monash University and past co-chair of the Global Young Academy, developed a framework for action to strengthen the global science-policy interface and facilitate productive collaboration and adoption of best practices among the organizations that generate scientific advice. 

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Publications

Sustainable Development Goals
Report Final report COVER JPG: Improving Scientific Input
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Improving Scientific Input to Global Policymaking with a Focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
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Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals: A Guide for Merit-Based Academies LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:

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IAP co-chair Cherry Murray appointed to the UN TFM 10-member group
UN Secretary General announces scientists to lead the next Global Sustainable Development Report
Science academies and the SDGs: A call to action
Regional workshops for academies on the UN's SDGs
Global Policymaking for the SDGs Final Working Group Meeting
IAP and AASSA Regional Workshop on the SDGs
IANAS academies meet to discuss how they can better support the SDGs
IANAS Academies Meet to Discuss How They Can Better Support the SDGs
IAP and IANAS Regional Workshop on the SDGs
Demystifying the SDGs: The world’s science academies launch a guide to the Sustainable Development Goals
Third Working Group Meeting
Worldwide Meeting of Young Academies Making science "cool" again
UN Multi-Stakeholder Forum Side Event
Second Working Group Meeting
World’s Academies Launch New Project on Scientific Input to Global Policymaking
First Working Group Meeting
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Sustainable Development Goals
Report Final report COVER JPG: Improving Scientific Input
Release date:
Improving Scientific Input to Global Policymaking with a Focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Sustainable Development Goals
Report IAPSDG-cover
Release date:
Supporting the Sustainable Development Goals: A Guide for Merit-Based Academies LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:

Academy Reports Related
to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The publications included in this database were submitted by IAP member academies throughout the duration of this project. The database is searchable by country and SDG.


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Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences

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Research, policy, and practice should be integrated to understand, guide, and implement the changes necessary to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, from an analysis of research literature, policy indicators, and assessment tools for agriculture in Europe, we find that more than half of the 239 variables identified are currently used by only one of these perspectives. We identify a limited set of 32 variables that all three perspectives share and suggest these can be a starting point for designing future research to more comprehensively analyze trade-offs and identify opportunities for achieving the SDGs. Our method for assessing differences among perspectives in research, policy, and practice is a way to balance and implement sustainability goals for sectors and regions.
This paper investigates the linkages between extreme temperature and precipitation in early life and educational attainment among children throughout the global tropics. We find that experiencing higher-than-average temperatures is associated with fewer years of schooling in Southeast Asia, and that early-life rainfall is positively associated with attainment in West and Central Africa and Southeast Asia and negatively associated with education in Central America and the Caribbean. While we expected that children from the most educated households would be buffered from these effects, we discover that they tend to experience the greatest educational penalties when exposed to hotter early-life conditions. These results suggest that climate change could undermine gains in socioeconomic development, particularly among the world’s most vulnerable populations.
In the existing literature on forest science and hydrology, the consensus is that deforestation increases water yield. In this study, instead of focusing on water yield, we directly examine the effect of deforestation on households’ access to clean drinking water in Malawi while controlling various other factors. Our empirical results show that a 1.0-percentage-point increase in deforestation decreases access to clean drinking water by 0.93 percentage points. With this estimated impact, deforestation in the last decade in Malawi (14%) has had the same magnitude of effect on access to clean drinking water as that of a 9% decrease in rainfall. This suggests that the effect of deforestation on access to clean drinking water is not trivial.
The International Forum on Women and Sustainable Development in Africa was organized by NASAC in collaboration with the Tanzania Academy of Sciences and the French Academy of Sciences in partnership with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the French Development Agency, the French Institute for Development Research, the Sanofi Espoir Foundation and the Inter Academy Partnership. This forum provided a platform for scientists to dialogue with and, provide evidence- informed advice to policy makers on the value of women’s participation and inclusion in national frameworks for realization of the SDGs; in particular, SDG 5 on ‘Gender Equality’.

In an increasingly complex world, with an unprecedented pace of social, political and technological change, and ever-mounting social, economic and environmental pressures, it has become imperative to review merit-based academies and their role in society. This thinkpiece explores how learned academies (of any discipline of scholarship) can adapt to better support a variety of demands and be vital, relevant organisations in the 21st century.

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These short animated videos summarise the work and conclusions of our recent joint report in different languages connecting to the major stakeholder groups.

These short animated videos summarise the work and conclusions of our recent joint report in different languages connecting to the major stakeholder groups.
These short animated videos summarise the work and conclusions of our recent joint report in different languages connecting to the major stakeholder groups.
These short animated videos summarise the work and conclusions of our recent joint report in different languages connecting to the major stakeholder groups.
Driving sustainable development: The role of science, technology and innovation SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 6: Water and Sanitation SDG 7: Affordable Clean Energy SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure SDG 12: Responsible Consumption https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2013-driving-sustainable-development.pdf?la=en-GB
Future of the ocean: Impact of human activities on marine systems SDG 14: Oceans https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2015-future-of-the-ocean.pdf?la=en-GB
Improving global health: Strategies and tools to combat communicable and non-communicable diseases SDG 3 Good Health https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2017-improving-global-health.PDF?la=en-GB
Infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance: Threats and necessary actions SDG 3: Good Health https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2015-infectious-diseases-and-antimicrobial-resistance.pdf?la=en-GB
Neglected tropical diseases SDG 3: Good Health https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2015-neglected-tropical-diseases.pdf?la=en-GB
New economic growth: the role of science, technology, innovation and infrastructure SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2017-may-3-new-economic-growth.pdf?la=en-GB
Nurturing future scientists SDG 4: Quality Education SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2016-nurturing-future-scientists.pdf?la=en-GB
Strengthening disaster resilience is essential to sustainable development SDG 11: Sustainable Cities SDG: 13: Climate Action https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2016-strengthening-disaster-resilience-essential-to-sustainable-development.pdf?la=en-GB
Teacher training and development to inspire STEM education: The global challenge SDG 4: Quality Education https://royalsociety.org/~/media/events/2015/01/world-forum-fringe-event/world-forum-fringe-event-summary.pdf?la=en-GB
Understanding, protecting, and developing global brain resources SDG 3: Good Health https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2016-understanding-protecting-developing-global-brain-resources.pdf?la=en-GB
Climate change and the transformation of energy technologies for a low carbon future SDG13: Climate Action https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2009-climate-change-and-the-transformation-of-energy-technologies-for-a-low-carbon-future.pdf?la=en-GB
Energy and water linkage: Challenge to a sustainable future SDG 12: Responsible Consumption https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2012-energy-and-water-linkage.pdf?la=en-GB
Health of women and children SDG 3: Good Health https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2010-health-of-women-and-children.pdf?la=en-GB
Water and health SDG 6: Clean Water https://royalsociety.org/~/media/about-us/international/g-science-statements/2011-water-and-health.pdf?la=en-GB

An article by Song Jianlan (CAS) on IAP's SDG project 'Improving Scientific Input to Global Policymaking: Strategies for Attaining the Sustainable Development Goals'.

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Article by Feng, Kai (CAS) and Tracey Elliott (IAP) reporting on the progress made so far in the SDG project. Originally published in the bulletin of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) project “Improving Scientific Input to Global Policymaking” is now mid-way through its three-year programme and we’re pleased to report its progress to-date. Funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York, the project aims to:

  • raise awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially amongst the academies;
  • explore opportunities to support SDGs more effectively, with a focus on how the academies can play their part systemically;
  • encourage collaboration and adoption of good practice among organizations that generate scientific advice and support.

CAS Member Prof. LI Jinghai (Vice President of ICSU) and Eva Alisic (former Co-Chair of the Global Young Academy) are co-chairing a dynamic group of international experts, nominated by IAP members, the Global Young Academy and ICSU. They are all dedicated to helping academies, whether senior or young, established or new, to better play their part in science advisory systems at national, regional and global levels, and to support the UN’s Agenda 2030. 

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The report examines the interactions between the various goals and targets, determining to what extent they reinforce or conflict with each other. It provides a blueprint to help countries implement and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The report proposes a seven-point scale to quantify these synergies and conflicts. The scale ranges from +3, which applies when one goal or target is very reinforcing of others, to -3, which applies when goals and targets conflict with each other. A score of 0 indicates neutral interaction. The report includes detailed analysis of four SDGs and their interactions with other goals: SDG2: Zero Hunger SDG3: Good Health and Well-being SDG7: Affordable and Clean Energy SDG14: Life below Water
This searchable database provides examples of published academy output (national, regional and global) that is either directly or indirectly relevant to the SDGs.

GYA's: SCIENTIFIC INPUT TO ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) A survey of the national science academies to inform a new IAP project and support academies’ advice

IAP: SCIENTIFIC INPUT TO ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs) A survey of the national science academies to inform a new IAP project and support academies’ advice

Early in the project, the Working Group undertook a survey of senior and young academies in order to inform the project on the roles, current status, and goals of academies of science, medicine, and engineering in implementing and supporting the SDGs.

Over the fall and winter of 2016-2017 the secretariat distributed the survey to members of IAP-Science, IAP-Health, and the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technical Sciences, as well as to young academies and the Global Young Academy, and followed up by telephone or Skype with several academies. Eighty-eight out of approximately 150 academies responded. The secretariat compiled the results and work is ongoing to develop complementary resources including a searchable database of all SDG-relevant reports that academies have published since 2014 and a brief guide, tailored to academies, on supporting the SDGs. These resources will be available to all academies and other interested parties soon.

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The South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) hosted a workshop entitled Science and Society in Africa at the Stellenbosch University in September 2014.
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In June 2014, the Royal Society published a report 'Vision for Science and Mathematics Education'. Science and mathematics are at the heart of modern life. They are essential to understanding the world and provide the foundations for economic prosperity. The UK is a world leader in science and engineering. To maintain and capitalise on this position, the UK needs to strengthen its science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
The Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Ministry of Health have held a joint launch of 'World No Tobacco Day, 2014' and NASAC’s Report on ‘Preventing a Tobacco Epidemic in Africa’ in May 2014.
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Sir Paul gave an invited lecture on ‘Advising Society on Science’ – a topic that many academies deal with as they reach out to their national governments and the public, at the IAP and IAMP executive committees and the IAC board on 16 May 2014, at the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei. Follow the link for the full text.
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Geoengineering the climate: Science, governance and uncertainty SDG 13: Climate Action https://royalsociety.org/~/media/Royal_Society_Content/policy/publications/2009/8693.pdf

Reaping the benefits: Science and the sustainable intensification of global agriculture SDG 2: Zero Hunger SDG 13: Climate Action. You can read it online here.

A Framework for Educating Health Professionals to Address the Social Determinants of Health  SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21923/a-framework-for-educating-health-professionals-to-address-the-social-determinants-of-health
A Review of the Landscape Conservation Cooperatives SDG 15: Land and Environment https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21829/a-review-of-the-landscape-conservation-cooperatives
A short guide to climate science SDG 13: Climate Action https://royalsociety.org/~/media/policy/projects/climate-evidence-causes/climate-change-q-and-a.pdf
Statement by the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, acatech – the German Academy of Science and Engineering, and the Union of the German Academies of Sciences and Humanities from 15 October 2014 on the Ebola virus epidemic.
Analytic Research Foundations for the Next-Generation Electric Grid SDG 7: Clean Energy https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21919/analytic-research-foundations-for-the-next-generation-electric-grid
Anti-malarial drug resistance in Cameroon, 201 SDG 3: Good Health http://casciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Antimalaria-Drug-Resistance2.pdf

In this Statement, EASAC builds on a long-standing interest in the opportunities and challenges associated with tackling infectious diseases to re-examine the current situation, to consider how to search for new scientific directions for antimicrobial innovation and to remove impediments in translating research advances to drug development.

ASSAf issues an e-Newsletter outlining its programmes and activities every 3 months. For the latest issue, click here or visit their website.
Attribution of Extreme Weather Events in the Context of Climate Change SDG 13: Climate Action https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21852/attribution-of-extreme-weather-events-in-the-context-of-climate-change
Blueprint on Fuel Cell Industries in Malaysia SDG 7: Clean Energy http://www.youblisher.com/p/1726636-FC/
IAMP has endorsed the ‘Bucharest Declaration on the One Health Concept’ that emerged from the FEAM Spring Conference hosted by the Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences on 12-13 May 2014.
Building a stronger future: Research, innovation and growth SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure https://royalsociety.org/~/media/policy/Publications/2015/building-a-stronger-future-research-innovation-growth.pdf
Can we finance the energy transition? SDG 7: Clean Energy http://cadmusjournal.org/article/volume-2/issue-4-part-3/can-we-finance-energy-transition
Canada: Becoming a Sustainable Energy Powerhouse, 2014: SDG 7: Clean Energy https://www.cae-acg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/CANADA-July9.pdf
Canada’s Challenge and Opportunity: Transformations for major reductions GHG emissions, 2016 SDG 7: Clean Energy https://www.cae-acg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3_TEFP_Final-Report_160425.pdf
Changing Patterns of Non-Communicable Diseases SDG 3: Good Health https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2015/05/Non%20Communicable%20Diseases.pdf
Characterizing Risk in Climate Change Assessments: Proceedings of a Workshop SDG 13: Climate Action https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23569/characterizing-risk-in-climate-change-assessments-proceedings-of-a-workshop
Circular economy: improving the management of natural resources SDG 7: Clean Energy www.swiss-academies.ch/en/dms/E/Publications/Reports/Circular_Economy.pdf
Climate Change Adaptation in Sudan: Implementation and Policies SDG 13: Climate Action http://www.sas.edu.sd/19.php
Climate change and the transformation of energy: Nova Acta Leopoldina SDG 2: Zero Hunger http://www.leopoldina.org/de/publikationen/detailansicht/publication/individuelle-und-globale-ernaehrungssituation-gibt-es-noch-eine-loesung/
Climate Change Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation in Sudan SDG 13: Climate Action http://www.sas.edu.sd/20.php
Climate change implications for New Zealand SDG 13: Climate Action https://royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/our-expert-advice/all-expert-advice-papers/climate-change-implications-for-new-zealand/
Climate Change in Africa: Using Science to reduce Climate risks SDG 13: Climate Action http://nas.org.ng/reports/
Climate Change mitigation options for New Zealand SDG 13: Climate Action https://royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/our-expert-advice/all-expert-advice-papers/climate-change-mitigation-options-for-new-zealand/
Climate Intervention: Reflecting Sunlight to Cool Earth SDG 13: Climate Action https://www.nap.edu/catalog/18988/climate-intervention-reflecting-sunlight-to-cool-earth
Climate updates: What have we learnt since the IPCC 5th Assessment Report? SDG 13: Climate Action https://royalsociety.org/~/media/policy/Publications/2017/27-11-2017-Climate-change-updates-report.pdf
Clinical Trials with medicinal products on humans: Statement SDG 3: Good Health https://www.leopoldina.org/uploads/tx_leopublication/2014_02_Clinical_Trials_with_medicinal_products_on_humans.pdf
Communities in Action: Pathways to Health Equity SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24624/communities-in-action-pathways-to-health-equity
Conference Florence 1966-2016. Resilience of Art Cities to Natural Catastrophes: the Role of Academies (Rome, 11-13 October 2016) SDG 11: Sustainable Cities http://www.lincei.it/files/convegni/1355_invito.pdf
Consensus study on the process evaluation of vitamin A supplementation of 6-59 months old children in Cameroon, 2014 SDG 3: Good Health http://casciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/vas-report.pdf
Coping strategies to water shortages in central Sudan SDG 13: Climate Action http://www.sas.edu.sd/11.php
Critical Issues in School Mathematics and Science SDG 4: Quality Education https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2011/04/STEM-FINAL-WEB.pdf
Critical Role of Animal Science Research in Food Security and Sustainability SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://www.nap.edu/catalog/19000/critical-role-of-animal-science-research-in-food-security-and-sustainability
Developing a National STEM Workforce Strategy: A Workshop Summary SDG 8: Economic Growth https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21900/developing-a-national-stem-workforce-strategy-a-workshop-summary
Diversity in Human Sexuality - Implications for Policy in Africa SDG 5: Gender Equality https://www.assaf.org.za/files/8-June-Diversity-in-human-sexuality1.pdf
Driving Sustainable Development: the role of Science, Technology and Innovation: G7 Statement Cross-Cutting Reports http://www.leopoldina.org/uploads/tx_leopublication/2013_G8_Statement_Driving_Sustainable_Development.pdf
Drug Resistance in Infectious Agents – A Global Threat to Humanity: G7 Statement SDG 3: Good Health http://www.leopoldina.org/uploads/tx_leopublication/2013_G8_Statement_Drug_Resistance_to_Infectious_Agents.pdf
EASAC's is sending a newsletter about their work once every 4-6 months.
Press release on the occasion of the first meeting of EASAC's newly established Senior Advisory Group (SAG) with EASAC's Bureau in Strasbourg in August 2015.
Ebola Virus Disease in Nigeria SDG 3: Good Health http://nas.org.ng/reports/
This EASAC report, published in April 2015, looks at the debate around neonicotinoids and the increasing evidence that widespread use of neonicotinoids has severe effects on a range of organisms that provide ecosystem services like pollination and natural pest control, as well as on biodiversity.
Educate to Innovate: Factors That Influence Innovation: Based on Input from Innovators and Stakeholders SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21698/educate-to-innovate-factors-that-influence-innovation-based-on-input
Education Isn’t Education: The Creativity Response or How to Improve the Learning Curve in Our Society SDG 4: Quality Education http://cadmusjournal.org/article/volume-3/issue-2/education-isnt-education
Education of Nigerian Health Professionals SDG 4: Quality Education http://nas.org.ng/reports/
Egypt: The Atlas of Islamic World Science and Innovation Case Study SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure https://royalsociety.org/~/media/policy/projects/atlas-islamic-world/atlas-egypt-report.pdf
Electricity Use in Rural and Islanded Communities: Summary of a Workshop SDG 7: Clean Energy https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23539/electricity-use-in-rural-and-islanded-communities-summary-of-a
Elements for a National Biotechnology Policy Framework for Cameroon: A report on Stakeholders Forum, 2014 SDG 17: Partnerships for Goals http://casciences.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Final-Policy-Framework-Bon.pdf
Enhancing Research and Development in Health Sciences SDG 3: Good Health http://www.youblisher.com/p/1055042-Enhancing-Research-and-Development-in-Health-Science/
Ensuring Quality and Accessible Care for Children with Disabilities and Complex Health and Educational Needs: Proceedings of a Workshop SDG 4: Quality Education https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23598/ensuring-quality-and-accessible-care-for-children-with-disabilities-and-complex-health-and-educational-needs
Ethiopian Panel on Climate Change, 2015 SDG 13: Climate Action http://www.eas-et.org/sites/default/files/2017-02/EPCC_First_Assesment_Reports_English_EAS.pdf
This EASAC report, published in September 2014, outlines the major potential benefits of space science for research, explores the economic, political and social arguments for choosing automated or human missions, and recommends the adoption of an overall strategy to ensure opportunities are not lost.
Exploring Equity in Multisector Community Health Partnerships: Proceedings of a Workshop  SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24786/exploring-equity-in-multisector-community-health-partnerships-proceedings-of-a
Exploring Shared Value in Global Health and Safety: Workshop Summary SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23501/exploring-shared-value-in-global-health-and-safety-workshop-summary
This new EASAC report is based on a comprehensive collection of scientific data from the past 20 years and discusses strategies to help mitigate the physical, human and economic costs of extreme weather events.
EASAC's latest statement on "Facing critical decisions on climate change in 2015" relates to some of the scientific issues which will be very important to consider in the forthcoming negotiations at COP21 in Paris.
Facing the Future: towards a green economy in New Zealand SDG 12: Responsible Consumption https://royalsociety.org.nz/assets/documents/Facing-the-future-towards-a-green-economy-for-NZ.pdf
Finding Synergies in the Mathematical Sciences SDG 4: Quality Education http://research.assaf.org.za/bitstream/handle/20.500.11911/24/2016_ASSAf_Proceedings%20Report.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
Food Security and Health: UNSAB Statement SDG 3: Good Health http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0024/002468/246887E.pdf
Framing the Dialogue on Race and Ethnicity to Advance Health Equity: Proceedings of a Workshop https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23576/framing-the-dialogue-on-race-and-ethnicity-to-advance-health-equity
Frontiers in Decadal Climate Variability: Proceedings of a Workshop SDG 13: Climate Action https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23552/frontiers-in-decadal-climate-variability-proceedings-of-a-workshop
Future of the Ocean: Impact of Human Activities on Marine Systems: G7 Statement SDG 14: Oceans http://www.leopoldina.org/uploads/tx_leopublication/2015_G7_Statement_Future_Ocean.pdf
G7 joint statement: New economic growth and technosciences SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure http://www.lincei.it/files/documenti/3_New_economic_growth.pdf
G7 joint- statement: Aging society: neurologic epidemics SDG 3: Good Health http://www.lincei.it/files/documenti/2_Aging_population.pdf
G7 joint-statement: Cultural heritage: building resilience to disasters SDG 11: Sustainable Cities http://www.lincei.it/files/documenti/1_Cultural_heritage.pdf
The background of this latest EASAC study (Oct. 2015) is the debate about risks and benefits of research that modifies viruses to better understand their functioning, in particular their potential to cause pandemics. Special attention is given to viruses spreading from animals to humans and to human viruses spreading by aerosol route.
Genetically Engineered Crops: Experiences and Prospects SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23395/genetically-engineered-crops-experiences-and-prospects
Genetically Modified Plants: questions and answers SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/projects/gm-plants/
Global Environmental Research Committee: Natural Resources and Food SDG 2: Zero Hunger http://blogs.royalsociety.org/in-verba/files/gerc-priorities-natural-resources-food.pdf
Global Health and the Future Role of the United States  SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24737/global-health-and-the-future-role-of-the-united-states
Global Health Impacts of Vector-Borne Diseases: Workshop Summary SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21792/global-health-impacts-of-vector-borne-diseases-workshop-summary
GMOs for African Agriculture SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://www.assaf.org.za/index.php/publications/proceedings-reports
EASAC has produced a set of guidelines on good practice in science dialogue. Follow the link to download the report.
Guide towards sustainable energy future for the Americas SDG 7: Clean Energy http://www.ianas.org/books/books_2016/book_energy_web.pdf
How to Finance our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Socioecological Quantitative Easing (QE) as a Parallel Currency to Make the World a Better Place SDG 17: Partnerships for Goals http://cadmusjournal.org/article/volume-2/issue-5/how-finance-our-sustainable-development-goals
IAMP co-organized the IAMP/Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) Workshop on ‘Integrated Education in One Health’, hosted by the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in Budapest on 5 June 2013
Click here for details on the IANAS Water programme's meetings and events in 2015.
IAP Water Programme SDG 6: Clean Water https://www.assaf.org.za/files/reports/IAP%20water%20report%20Final.pdf
New ASSAf publication on "Inquiry-Based Science Education: increasing participation of girls in science in sub-Saharan Africa" - aimed at policy makers ...
Impacts of Climate Change on Biodiversity in Sudan: A Review SDG 13: Climate Action http://www.sas.edu.sd/9.php
Improved Nutritional Assessment of Micronutrients SDG 3: Good Health https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2017%20reports/Improved%20Nutritional%20Assessment%20Full%20Consensus%20Report1.pdf
Improving Global Health: G20 Statement SDG 3: Good Health http://www.leopoldina.org/uploads/tx_leopublication/2017_03_22_Statement_S20.pdf
Increasing Participation of Girls in Science in sub-Saharan Africa SDG 5: Gender Equality https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2011/04/ASSAF-IBSE-for-Girls-Booklet.pdf
Indo-U.S. Workshop on Challenges of Emerging Infections and Global Health Safety: Summary of a Workshop https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21810/indo-us-workshop-on-challenges-of-emerging-infections-and-global-health-safety
Indonesia: The Atlas of Islamic World Science and Innovation Case Study SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure https://royalsociety.org/~/media/policy/projects/atlas-islamic-world/2014-09-03-Atlas_Indonesia.PDF
The Indonesian Academy of Sciences issues a Newsletter outlining its programmes and activities several times a year. For the latest issue, click here or visit their website.
Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance: Threats and Necessary Actions: G7 Statement SDG 3: Good Health http://www.leopoldina.org/uploads/tx_leopublication/2015_G7_Statement_Infectious_Diseases.pdf
Inquiry-Based Science Education (IBSE) Pilot Project SDG 4: Quality Education http://www.youblisher.com/p/1738640-IBSE/
Insights into South Africa's Participation in the 7th Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development of the European Commission SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure https://www.assaf.org.za/files/reports/ESASTAP%20Plus.pdf
Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response SDG 3: Good Health http://nas.org.ng/reports/
Integration of Nutrition into Agriculture and Health in Ethiopia, 2013 SDG 3: Good Health http://www.eas-et.org/sites/default/files/2017-01/Academy%20of%20Science%20Policy%20brief.pdf
Jordan: The Atlas of Islamic World Science and Innovation Case Study SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure
Lessons for the Future in the Health Sector in Ethiopia Sharing Experiences with the New Generation, 2016 SDG 3: Good Health http://www.eas-et.org/sites/default/files/2017-01/Knowledge_Forum_Lessons-for-the-Future-in-the-Health-Sector-in-Ethiopia.pdf
Local Economic Development in Small Towns, Housing Delivery and the Impact on the Environment SDG 11: Sustainable Cities https://www.assaf.org.za/files/reports/evidence_based/led_report.pdf
Machine learning: The power and promise of computers that learn by example SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure https://royalsociety.org/~/media/policy/projects/machine-learning/publications/machine-learning-report.pdf
Making Better Use of Science and Technology in Policy-Making, 2016 SDG 17: Partnerships for Goals http://irpp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/roundtable-report-2016-03-08.pdf
Making education your business: A practical guide to supporting STEM teaching in schools and colleges SDG 4: Quality Education https://royalsociety.org/~/media/policy/Publications/2016/business-toolkit.pdf
This EASAC-JRC report aims to inform policy makers on important issues to take into consideration in developing national programmes for the future management of spent fuel and the waste generated by fuel treatment. It describes in a concise but comprehensive way the options for spent fuel management, their present state of development, and the consequences of the choices between them.
Managing risks linked with outdoor use of GMOs SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://royalsociety.org.nz/what-we-do/our-expert-advice/all-expert-advice-papers/managing-risks-linked-with-outdoor-use-of-gmos/
This EASAC-JRC report on "Marine sustainability in an age of changing oceans and seas" focuses on the crucial role played by oceans and seas in regulating our climate, nurturing biodiversity, and providing income and food to people around the world, as well as on the many challenges marine sustainability faces.
Mathematical Sciences Research Challenges for the Next-Generation Electric Grid: Summary of a Workshop SDG 7: Clean Energy https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21808/mathematical-sciences-research-challenges-for-the-next-generation-electric-grid
Neglected Diseases, 2010 SDG 3: Good Health http://www.abc.org.br/IMG/pdf/doc-1984.pdf
Neglected Tropical Diseases: G7 Statement SDG 3: Good Health http://www.leopoldina.org/uploads/tx_leopublication/2015_G7_Statement_Neglected_Tropical_Diseases.pdf
EASAC has published a Statement on "New Breeding Techniques" in which it express its views on the critical importance of supporting innovation in plant breeding to contribute to EU objectives in agriculture and food and nutrition security.
New Humanism and Sustainable Development SDG 11: Sustainable Cities http://cadmusjournal.org/article/volume-2/issue-5/new-humanism-and-sustainable-development
For news from the Nigerian Academy of Science (NAS) click here.
Nuclear Energy Safety Symposium Report SDG 7: Clean Energy https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2012/05/Nuclear-Report.pdf
Pathways to Urban Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities for the United States SDG 11: Sustainable Cities https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23551/pathways-to-urban-sustainability-challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-united
Person-Centered Education SDG 4: Quality Education http://cadmusjournal.org/article/volume-2/issue-5/person-centered-education
This EASAC report was published in June 2013 with funding from IAP and discusses the major challenges which face agriculture in delivering food security at a time of increasing pressures from climate change, and social and economic inequity and instability.
Poverty Reduction Proceedings Report SDG 1: No Poverty https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2017%20reports/WEB%20AMASA%20Proceedings%20Report.pdf
Preparing for Future Products of Biotechnology SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24605/preparing-for-future-products-of-biotechnology
Preventing a Tobacco Epidemic in Africa SDG 3: Good Health https://www.assaf.org.za/files/reports/AfricaTobaccoControlReportFinal1.pdf
Primary Connections for primary school students SDG 4: Quality Education https://www.science.org.au/learning
Prioritizing Food Policy Options to Reduce Obesity in Malaysia SDG 3: Good Health http://www.youblisher.com/p/1055043-Prioritizing-Food-Security-Options-to-Reduce-Obesity-in-Malaysia/
Proceedings of AASSA-PAS Regional Workshop on Challenges in Water Security to Meet the Growing Food Requirement, 2016 SDG 6: Clean Water http://www.paspk.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Proceedings-of-AASSA-PAS-Workshop-compressed.pdf
Proceedings of the International AEMASE (African European Mediterranean Academies for Science Education) Conference on Science Education (Rome, 19-20 May 2014), published together with ALLEA - All European Academies SDG 4: Quality Education http://www.lincei.it/convegni/AEMASE/doc/AEMASE_conference_report_Digital.pdf
Promising Practices for Strengthening the Regional STEM Workforce Development Ecosystem SDG 8: Economic Growth https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21894/promising-practices-for-strengthening-the-regional-stem-workforce-development-ecosystem
The Australian Academy of Science has published "Questions and Answers: The Science of Climate Change" which aims to address confusion created by contradictory information in the public domain. It sets out to explain the current situation in climate science, including where there is consensus in the scientific community and where uncertainties exist. For more information click here or visit their website.
Reducing Maternal and Perinatal Mortality in Nigeria: A Needs Assessment Study SDG 3: Good Health http://nas.org.ng/reports/

Regulation of Agriculture GM Technology in Africa: Mobilising Science and Science Academies for Policymaking SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2012/11/K-9610-ASSAF-GMO-Report-Dev-V8-LR.pdf

Report on Vaccines SDG 3: Good Health http://www.lincei.it/files/documenti/I_vaccini_def12maggio2017.pdf
Resilience to extreme weather SDG 13: Climate Action https://royalsociety.org/~/media/policy/projects/resilience-climate-change/resilience-full-report.pdf
Resolve: Mathematics by Inquiry for students in primary school and up to year 10 in secondary schools SDG 4: Quality Education https://www.science.org.au/learning/schools/resolve

This report by the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the International Social Science Council (ISSC) is the first such an assessment of the 169 targets beneath the 17 draft goals carried out by the scientific community. It finds that quite a number still suffer from lack of integration, some repetition and rely too much on vague language rather than measurable targets. Therefore the authors argue that an ‘end-goal’ to provide a big picture vision for the SDGs is needed.

Review of the U.S. Global Change Research Program's Update to the Strategic Plan Document SDG 13: Climate Action https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23396/review-of-the-us-global-change-research-programs-update-to-the-strategic-plan-document
The report discusses the introduction and spread of pests and diseases among food crops and other plant species and their consequences for sustainable agriculture, environmental protection and ecosystem services.
The Royal Academy of New Zealand publishes an Annual Report. Click here for the 2014 edition.
The Royal Society has recently published its latest major report on "Resilience to Extreme Weather". The report explores the risks posed to people by extreme weather events, and evaluates a range of options for building people's resilience to them. It is designed to help inform important decisions about adaptation and risk reduction that are being made at global, national and local levels, especially international frameworks for disaster risk reduction, sustainable development and climate change next year. Click here to go to the report website.
Science by Doing for Years 7-10 secondary students SDG 4: Quality Education https://www.sciencebydoing.edu.au/
Science in Action: Saving Lives of Mothers, New-borns and Children SDG 3: Good Health https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2015/05/Science%20in%20Action.pdf
Science Literacy: Concepts, Contexts, and Consequences  SDG 4: Quality Education https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23595/science-literacy-concepts-contexts-and-consequences
Science, Water and Sanitation SDG 6: Clean Water https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2012/08/ASSAF-Water-report.pdf
Science-based Improvements of Rural/Subsistence Agriculture SDG 2: Zero Hunger https://www.assaf.org.za/files/reports/evidence_based/3080%20ASSAf%20Science-based%20Improvements%20of%20Agriculture.pdf
The National Academies of EU member states are working together through the regional network of academies - EASAC - to improve their dialogue with policy-makers – both on a national and on an EU-level. Follow the link to learn more.
Sea Change: 2015-2025 Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences SDG 14: Oceans https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21655/sea-change-2015-2025-decadal-survey-of-ocean-sciences
In this statement, published in November 2014, EASAC addresses three specific concerns that are being put forward in the public debate about the exploitation of Europe's shale gas potential: (1) the implications of a high population density throughout Europe (in combination with the problem of water usage); (2) the question of methane leakage; and (3) the challenge of (local) public acceptance.
Social Determinants of Health Workshop SDG 3: Good Health http://research.assaf.org.za/bitstream/handle/20.500.11911/20/2016_assaf_healthworkshop.pdf?sequence=5&isAllowed=y
Solar radiation management: the governance of research SDG 13: Climate Action https://royalsociety.org/~/media/Royal_Society_Content/policy/projects/solar-radiation-governance/DES2391_SRMGI%20report_web.pdf
State of Green Technologies in South Africa Cover Green Technology SDG 12: Responsible Consumption http://www.assaf.org.za/files/2015/05/8-Jan-2015-WEB-526305-ASSAF-Green-Tech-mail.pdf
State of the STI System in South Africa SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure https://www.assaf.org.za/files/reports/8%20November%20NSI%20State%20of%20Science.pdf
Stem Cells: Ageing and Regenerative Medicine SDG 3: Good Health http://www.youblisher.com/p/1055045-Stem-Cells-Ageing-and-Regenerative-Medicine/
The advent of synthetic biology in recent decades, as well as what it has to offer socially and scientifically, is discussed on this EASAC document, which is a summary of the full EASAC report on Synthetic Biology.
Taking joint action on disasters, development and climate change SDG 13: Climate Action https://royalsociety.org/~/media/policy/Publications/2015/02-03-2015-international-framework-statement-resilience.pdf
Teaching ad Learning of Science and Mathematics in Schools – Towards a More Creative and Innovative Malaysia SDG 4: Quality Education http://www.youblisher.com/p/1108937-Teaching-and-Learning-of-Science-and-Mathematics-in-Schools-Towards-a-More-Creative-and-Innovative-Malaysia/

Technological Innovations for a Low Carbon Society SDG 7: Clean Energy https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2015/05/Technological-Innovations-Inners.pdf

The Atlas of Islamic World Science and Innovation SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure https://royalsociety.org/~/media/policy/projects/atlas-islamic-world/atlas-final-report.PDF
NASAC, with the endorsement of its member academies, has developed a science-policy document entitled: "The Grand Challenge of Water in Africa – Recommendations to Policymakers". The document addresses, in a merit-based manner, the policy issues that need to be addressed by African policymakers in order to achieve the Africa Water Vision 2025.
The Mega Science Agenda: Malaysia 2050 - The Science Outlook 2015: Action Towards Vision SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure http://www.youblisher.com/p/1432982-Science-Outlook-2015/
The Need for Person-Centered Education SDG 4: Quality Education http://cadmusjournal.org/article/volume-3/issue-1/need-person-centered-education
The Power of Change: Innovation for Development and Deployment of Increasingly Clean Electric Power Technologies  SDG 7: Clean Energy https://www.nap.edu/catalog/21712/the-power-of-change-innovation-for-development-and-deployment-of
The Promises and Perils of Digital Strategies in Achieving Health Equity: Workshop Summary SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23439/the-promises-and-perils-of-digital-strategies-in-achieving-health-equity
The Regulatory Implications of New Breeding Techniques SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure http://research.assaf.org.za/bitstream/handle/20.500.11911/29/2017_%20ASSAf%20New%20Breeding%20Techniques_pdf.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
The Science of Climate Change: Questions and Answers. SDG 13: Climate Action https://www.science.org.au/learning/general-audience/science-booklets-0/science-climate-change
The Status of Research and Developments in Advancing Tropical Medicine in Malaysia SDG 3: Good Health http://www.youblisher.com/p/1055041-The-Status-of-Research-and-Developments-in-Advancing-Tropical-Medicine-in-Malaysia/
The Status of Science-based Research in Influencing Climate Change Polices, Plans, and Strategies in Sudan SDG 13: Climate Action http://www.sas.edu.sd/1.php
Transitioning Toward Sustainability: Advancing the Scientific Foundation: Proceedings of a Workshop SDG 11: Sustainable Cities https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23533/transitioning-toward-sustainability-advancing-the-scientific-foundation-proceedings-of-a
Turning Science On: Improving Access to Energy in sub-Saharan Africa SDG 7: Clean Energy https://www.assaf.org.za/files/2010/11/Turning-Science-On-book.pdf
IANAS announces the release of a comprehensive volume on Urban Water Challenges as part of the recognition of World Water Day, March 22, 2015. The book, which had 120 contributing authors, is available in both English and Spanish. Major financial support has been provided by IAP, the International Hydrological Program of UNESCO and the IANAS member academies.

Vaccines and Immunization Advisory Committee SDG 3: Good Health http://nas.org.ng/reports/

Wachstum und Reifung in Natur und Gesellschaft: Nova Acta Leopoldina SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities http://www.leopoldina.org/de/publikationen/detailansicht/publication/wachstum-und-reifung-in-natur-und-gesellschaft/
Water and Health: G8 Statement SDG 3: Good Health http://www.leopoldina.org/uploads/tx_leopublication/20011_G8_Statement_Water_ENGL_02.pdf
Water in Urban Regions - Building Future Knowledge to Integrate Land Use, Ecosystem Services and Human Health: Science Policy Report SDG 3: Good Health http://www.leopoldina.org/uploads/tx_leopublication/2014_Policy_Paper_GermanyBrazil.pdf
Women for Science: Inclusion and Participation on Academies of Science SDG 5: Gender Equality https://www.assaf.org.za/files/reports/ASSAF_IAP%20Report%20Final.pdf
Women in Science and Technology in Asia AASSA Report (ASM published a country report on Women in Science and Technology) SDG 5: Gender Equality http://www.interacademies.net/File.aspx?id=28016
22 March 2014: On the occasion of World Water Day 2014, IANAS, the InterAmerican Network of Academies of Sciences, released the English language version of 'Diagnosis of Water in the Americas', based on the earlier IANAS publication 'Diagnostico del Agua en las Americas'. The new English version has been developed through the support of the Mexican Academy of Sciences with funding from IAP.
Young women scientists SDG 5: Gender Equality http://www.ancefn.org.ar/biblioteca/docs/YOUNG%2013DIC15.pdf