IAP Speaks: Uniting for a Sustainable Future

This special #IAPSpeaks compilation video brings together powerful insights from the entire IAP Board and representatives from all four IAP Regional Networks, showcasing the collective strength and vision of global science collaboration. Through the voices of leaders worldwide, this video underscores how the IAP addresses critical global challenges, united by a commitment to sustainable development and scientific advancement.

In this video, IAP representatives share the unique role of IAP as a global consortium of around 150 academies of science, medicine and engineering from across the globe. Together, they emphasize the importance of reliable, independent and inclusive research grounded in academic freedom and social justice, particularly during times of international crisis.

Key voices from IAP’s networks highlight the organization’s mission:

• Collaborative Solutions: With the wisdom and experience of 150 academies, IAP drives collective efforts to solve pressing global issues more effectively.
• Regional Impact: IAP’s regional networks play a crucial role by giving a voice to smaller nations and focusing on region-specific issues, ensuring a balanced global perspective.
• Capacity Building: Strengthening the capacity of science academies worldwide, IAP supports the establishment of new academies and fosters scientific leadership in underserved regions.
• Policy Influence: By mobilizing top researchers across regions, IAP enables collaborative efforts to provide evidence-informed advice to governments, enhancing science’s role in policymaking.

Through IAP, regional networks gain new partnerships and resources, leveraging their collective expertise to promote informed solutions to global and regional challenges. This united effort underscores IAP’s commitment to empowering science academies, building resilient partnerships, and fostering sustainable development on a global scale.

Watch this special #IAPSpeaks video and discover how IAP’s collaborative framework amplifies the voice of science for a more sustainable future.