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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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  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
IPBES Call: Strengthening Knowledge Generation Catalysis The call focuses on ways to strengthen the implementation of objective 3 (a) of the IPBES rolling work programme up to 2030, in particular the aspect on knowledge generation catalysis. Announcing Institution
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  • Other
Paving the Way to a Scientifically Literate Society Must Begin in Primary School ALLEA releases a statement advocating for strengthening the scope and role of science education curricula, at the primary and post-primary level. 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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OWSD Launches WISDOM Scholarship Programme Empowering Refugee Women in STEM: OWSD offers fully-funded Master's scholarships to refugee women scientists in Jordan 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
  • Other
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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IAP code of conduct
  • Policy for Science
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IAP adopts a Code of Conduct Announcing Institution
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Removing Barriers that hinder Global Scientific Exchange and Collaboration
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IAP webinar to enhance global scientific exchange: meet our speakers Register to our upcoming webinar Removing Barriers that hinder Global Scientific Exchange and Collaboration Announcing Institution
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Paper Mills
  • Policy for Science
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Stefania Mondello, YPL 2018, Contributes to Global Initiative Against 'Paper Mills' Advancing Collective Action to Safeguard Scholarly Integrity Announcing Institution
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BWC ICGEB TWAS
  • Policy for Science
Reducing Biological Risks by Promoting the Peaceful Use of Biology Joint 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
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International Support Sought to Preserve Science and Technology in Argentina Political measures have raised concerns about the future of scientific research and innovation in Argentina. Announcing Institution
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  • Policy for Science
Survey Launched by CoARA Working Group on Academic Career Assessment Mapping global initiatives: a call for insights into reforming academic evaluation practices worldwide Announcing Institution
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Proof of Concept Meeting for a Scientific Advisory Body for the BWC
  • Policy for Science
IAP Convening Global Biosecurity Experts in Trieste The 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
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US NAS Ukraine
  • Policy for Science
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Watch U.S. NAS video in Support of Ukrainian Science 24 February 2024 marks the second year since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. Announcing Institution
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  • Policy for Science
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The 2023 Policy Brief is now available on the IAP website The IAP's new Policy Brief addresses Global Challenges in Science, Engineering and Medicine Announcing Institution
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  • Other
UNESCO launches global survey to enhance its Science Report The survey aims at gaining a better understanding of the needs, requirements and preferences of readers and users of the UNESCO Science Report. Announcing Institution
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  • Environment & Climate
  • Sustainable Development Goals
EASAC Issues New Commentary Urging Action on Plastics Pollution In a recent statement, the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) has highlighted the urgent need for global action to address the growing crisis of plastics pollution. Announcing Institution
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Grignano
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Come work with us: IAP is recruiting an Administrative Assistant Join the Trieste secretariat of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Announcing Institution
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Science Diplomacy
  • Policy for Science
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Call for Science Diplomacy special issue – 15 Years On AAAS and The Royal Society collaborate to Revisit Science Diplomacy Announcing Institution
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  • Health
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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IPBES webinar on Knowledge Generation Catalysis
  • Environment & Climate
IPBES webinar on Knowledge Generation Catalysis IPBES Webinar on "Knowledge Generation Catalysis: Addressing gaps in the invasive alien species assessment and future assessment needs" will take place on 11 March 2024. Announcing Institution
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Removing Barriers that hinder Global Scientific Exchange and Collaboration
  • Policy for Science
IAP Webinar: Removing Barriers that hinder Global Scientific Exchange and Collaboration The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) invites you to its webinar to enhance global scientific exchange and networking. Announcing Institution
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  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
  • Energy
  • Environment & Climate
  • Health
  • 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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  • Other
2024 AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy Applications are open for the 2024 AAAS-TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy Announcing Institution
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Arizona dome no cactus
  • Policy for Science
Global Science Leaders ISC and IAP Issue Joint Statement on Protecting the Autonomy of National Academies of Science IAP and the ISC are concerned about the autonomy of academies and their members, jeopardizing their capacity to provide valid, ethically sound advice on critical issues affecting humanity and the planet. Announcing Institution
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Artificial Intelligence
  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Towards a Scientific Advisory Body for the Biological Weapons Convention Via two online meetings, IAP and partners tested a proposed mechanism for the input of scientific advice into the Biological Weapons Convention Announcing Institution
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The Role of Academies in Climate Policy Advice
  • Environment & Climate
  • Policy for Science
The Role of Academies in Climate Policy Advice: Enthusiastic participation at COP28 This successful COP28 side-event was a collaboration with the New Voices program of the National Academy of Sciences (US) 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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IAP NAS COP28
  • Policy for Science
The Role of Academies in Climate Policy Advice: IAP Side Event at COP28 Academies Unite for Collaborative Climate Change Advice: the IAP invites you to its side event on 9 December 2023. Announcing Institution
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Min. Plen. Vanni d'Archirafi visits IAP
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
Italian Special Envoy for the Caribbean visits IAP IAP and its partner organisations TWAS and OWSD welcomed Special Envoy Uberto Vanni d'Archirafi for collaborative dialogue 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 3 January 2024. 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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  • Other
TWAS Executive Director Romain Murenzi Retires, Atish Dabholkar Assumes Interim Role TWAS Executive Director Prof Romain Murenzi retired on 30 November 2023. Stepping into the role of interim Executive Director is ICTP Director, Atish Dabholkar. 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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  • Health
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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  • Health
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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Biological Weapons Convention
  • Biotechnology & Biosecurity
IAP collaborating with ICGEB and TWAS to advance biosecurity - Join the training in Trieste IAP has joined forces with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) and the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) to host a course on 'Science Diplomacy'. 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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YPL 2023 at the WHS Berlin
  • Policy for Science
  • Sustainable Development Goals
  • Other
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
  • Policy for Science
Promoting Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Research and Practice: Watch the IAP webinar 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