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Nepal Rania
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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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GPHW2024
  • Health
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
YPL Duha Shellah to Speak at Global Public Health Week Opening Ceremony Duha Shellah, YPL 2022 alumna, will be speaking at the upcoming Global Public Health Week (GPHW). Announcing Institution
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Nepal
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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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Science and Children
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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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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YPL Fabien Vincent releases Research on Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease in Australia Read the work of YPL 2013 Fabien Vincent, on autoimmune rheumatic disease (AIRD) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia. Announcing Institution
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  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
  • Energy
  • Environment & Climate
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  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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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  • Health
Xuan Bach Tran (YPL 2013) awarded for outstanding HEOR achievements Xuan Bach Tran (YPL 2013) receives the LMIC Health Economics and Outcomes Research Excellence Award Announcing Institution
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  • Health
Launching of the Global Health Equity Atlas This data-driven tool for combatting inequalities will be launched online on 15 December 2023 Announcing Institution
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COP28 side event
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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
  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
  • Energy
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
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
  • Energy
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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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YPL ASC
  • Health
A world in turmoil relies on the leaders of tomorrow The YPL Alumni Steering Committee hosted a workshop at the latest World Congress in Public Health (WCPH). Announcing Institution
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Duha Shellah
  • Health
Navigating the Humanitarian Crisis: read the article from YPL Dr. Duha Shellah In an article published in The Lancet, YPL 2022 Dr. Duha Shellah provides insights on healthcare challenges amid the Gaza conflict. Announcing Institution
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YPL Dr. Venetia Giannakaki Awarded EANS Leadership Scholarship Empowering Neurosurgery: Dr. Venetia Giannakaki, YPL Alumna, Receives EANS Leadership Scholarship for Diverse Leaders. Announcing Institution
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YPL Dr. Paramdeep Singh Receives Prestigious IMA National Academic Excellence Award Dr. Paramdeep Singh, YPL 2019, has been conferred with the "IMA National Young Academic Excellence Award" by the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Announcing Institution
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Workshop IAP STC CCH
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
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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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
  • Health
  • 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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IAP YPL 2023 at ESMT Berlin
  • Health
  • Policy for Science
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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  • 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
  • Health
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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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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  • 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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YPL 2022 cohort discussing
  • Health
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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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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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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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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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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sustainable food
  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • 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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WSF 2022 Science for Social Justice
  • Energy
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • 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
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  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
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
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UN Climate Change Conference – COP27
  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
IAP at COP27 The UN Climate Change Conference – COP27 – is currently being held in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt. IAP is present. Announcing Institution
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The 2022 IAP YPL cohort
  • Health
We need better healthcare for a better future, say 2022 IAP Young Physician Leaders (YPL) For the 12th edition of this programme, IAP selected a new cohort of 21 Young Physician Leaders from 18 countries for a two-day workshop in Berlin, Germany, followed by participation at the World Health Summit, this year organized in collaboration with the World Health Organization. Announcing Institution
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  • Agriculture & Food Security
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
Watch the Recording of our side event at the 2022 FAO Science and Innovation Forum Announcing Institution
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IAP YPL 2022 cohort
  • Health
Watch the recoding of the IAP Young Physician Leaders session at the 2022 World Health Summit Do not miss 'Effective Leaders for Effective Health Systems' Announcing Institution
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YPL frame 2022 Berlin
  • Health
Meet the next generation of IAP Young Physician Leaders: the 2022 cohort is here Meet 21 outstanding young physicians below the age of 40 from all over the world Announcing Institution
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IAP Statement on Implications of Urbanization In Low- And- Middle-income Countries
  • Health
Urbanisation can boost economies and living standard in the developing world, says world academies’ network The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) highlights policy measures aimed at improving urban living
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IAP Annual Report 2021 cover
  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
IAP announces the publication of its 2021 Annual Report In 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 advice Announcing Institution
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health inequalities research framework
  • Health
Participants from 25 countries collaborate on health inequalities research framework Read the new report and communiqué Announcing Institution
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Nominations for Scientific Committee of Urban health and wellbeing programme
  • Health
  • Sustainable Development Goals
Call for nominations: Scientific Committee of the Urban Health and Wellbeing Programme UHWB is an Affiliated Body of the International Science Council (ISC). It is co-sponsored with the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the International Society for Urban Health (ISUH), and hosted by the Institute for Urban Environment of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Xiamen, PR China. Announcing Institution
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The latest YPL workshop in Rome, Italy, in June 2022 (photo: G. Ortolani/IAP)
  • Health
2022 IAP 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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Health in the Climate Emergency: A global perspective
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
Watch the recording of the launch event of the new IAP report 'Health in the Climate Emergency: A global perspective' Do not miss the new IAP global report on Climate Change and Health Announcing Institution
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IAP Young Physician Leaders (YPL) 2022 cohort
  • Health
The IAP Young Physician Leaders (YPL) are here to make the world a better place The latest YPL cohort met during the World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting 2022 Announcing Institution
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Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme
  • Health
IAP Young Physician Leaders (YPL) alumna Mary Eyram Ashinyo becomes fellow of the Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Fellowship Kofi Annan was a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Secretary-General of the United Nations between 1997 and 2006, and the founding chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation, which seeks to mobilise political will to overcome threats to peace, development and human rights Announcing Institution
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Andy Haines
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
"The impacts of climate change on health are large and they are going to be bigger as we go forward," says Andy Haines on new IAP report We talked to Andy Haines, Professor of Environmental Change and Public Health at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and co-chair of the IAP project, about the new IAP report 'Health in the Climate Emergency: a global perspective' Announcing Institution
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climate change and health
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
Climate change threatens people's health dramatically but solutions are within reach, say the world’s academies in a new report New global report of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Announcing Institution
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  • Health
IAP Young Physician Leaders (YPL) Alumni awarded an IAP Competitive Grant The YPL alumni steering committee aims at bolstering engagement, learning and networking across the various cohorts Announcing Institution