IPBES inviting input on future work programmeThe Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services is calling for comments on its draft next work programmeAnnouncing Institution
Science International: at-risk researchersUnder the banner of Science International, four global science organisations met in Trieste, Italy, to explore policy and programmes for scientists displaced by war.Announcing Institution
IPCC seeking expert reviewersThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is seeking reviewers for its Special Report on Climate Change and Land.Announcing Institution
IPBES updatesUpdates and notifications of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)Announcing Institution
Vaccination in Europe A joint EASAC/FEAM Commentary on the European Commission Roadmap on Strengthened cooperation against vaccine preventable diseasesAnnouncing Institution
IAP now observer at IPCCIAP has been accredited as an observer organization of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).Announcing Institution
New report on negative emission technologiesA new report confirms that negative emission technologies (NETs) offer only "limited realistic potential" to remove large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and not at the scale envisaged in some climate scenarios. Announcing Institution
Press release: EASAC statement on homeopathyHomeopathy: harmful or helpful? European scientists recommend an evidence-based approach. Across Europe, many people use homeopathic products, which claim to treat a wide array of illnesses. Though these products may be popular in some countries, scientists question whether they are helpful or harmful. In a new statement, a Working Group of the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) - a group composed of leading scientists from across Europe - says that there is no robust, reproducible evidence that homeopathic products are effective for any known diseases, even if there is sometimes a placebo effect.Announcing Institution
Land Degradation & Restoration: Better Evidence-based Information Critical to Achieve Global GoalsMedia release by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) at a progress briefing on the IPBES Land Degradation and Restoration Assessment, during UNCCD COP13 on 7 September 2017 in Ordos, China. Leading world experts today in China presented an update on the first comprehensive evidence-based assessment of global land degradation and restoration, to be launched next March by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services’ (IPBES). Prof. Scholes and Dr. Montanarella have co-chaired the assessment process over the past three years, leading a group of more than 100 leading international experts from 45 countries.Announcing Institution
IPBES - 6th Plenary session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) The sixth session of the IPBES plenary will take place from 17 to 24 March 2018, in Medellín, Colombia.On Saturday, 17 March 2018, regional consultations and the IPBES Stakeholder Day will be held. The opening ceremony of the sixth session of the IPBES Plenary will also take place on Saturday, 17 March 2018, in the late afternoon, followed by an official reception. The session is scheduled to close on Saturday, 24 March 2018. An invitation has also been sent to all Ministers for Environment of all States Members of the United Nations or Members of specialized agencies or of the International Atomic Energy Agency, to all Permanent Representatives to UN Environment, as well as to the Permanent missions to the United Nations.Announcing Institution
New TWAS Plus issue is out - Vol. 3, No. 5The new bimonthly bulletin – TWAS Plus – provides important Academy news and opportunities in a bright, easy-to-use format for a diverse global audience that ranges from TWAS fellows to early career researchers. Within 100 years, rising oceans will submerge the 34 islands that comprise the Republic of Kiribati, a Least Developed Country in the central Pacific Ocean. Its citizens – more than 100,000 today – could lose the land that they call home. Already, researchers are contemplating how futuristic floating islands could preserve the nation. And at the AAAS-TWAS Summer Course, experts explored how science diplomacy could build support to protect island nations from catastrophic climate change.Announcing Institution
The Role of Academies in Science Advice to GovernmentsOn the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Royal Society of New Zealand, INGSA hosted a workshop on the role of National Academies in providing scientific advice to governments. The workshop report is now available.Announcing Institution
IAP call for proposalsIAP invites its member academies, regional networks and observers to submit proposals that will address its strategic goals.Announcing Institution
IPBES announcement: External review now open for the Americas assessmentThe Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) announced the start of the external review for the second order draft of the chapters and the first order draft of the summary for policymakers of the IPBES regional assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services for the Americas.Announcing Institution
G7 Science Academies present three statements in RomeAcademies of science from the G7 countries presented three statements to Italian government officials ahead of next May’s G7 meeting hosted by Italy.Announcing Institution
Contribute to the global discussion on STI for the SDGsAcademies are encouraged to contribute to an ongoing global online discussion forum on science, technology and innovation (STI) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)Announcing Institution
New TWAS Plus issue is outA new bimonthly bulletin – TWAS Plus – provides important Academy news and opportunities in a bright, easy-to-use format for a diverse global audience that ranges from TWAS fellows to early career researchers.Announcing Institution
Invitation to IPBES meetings - updateIPBES has released further details on how to attend its forthcoming Stakeholder Day and plenary sessions - including via webcast.Announcing Institution
Press release: launch of SAPEA projectEuropean academy networks launch Horizon 2020-funded SAPEA project: Science Advice for Policy by European Academies. Announcing Institution
Accademia dei Lincei and IAP sign Charter of RomeIAP has joined with Italy’s national science academy to call for more action to be taken to protect cultural heritage and ‘Art Cities’ from natural disasters.Announcing Institution
United Nations Secretary-General's Scientific Advisory Board - updateFollowing their meeting in Trieste in May this year - hosted by IAP, TWAS, ICTP and ICGEB - the UN Scientific Advisory Board has now published its report on 'The Future of Scientific Advice to the United Nations' Announcing Institution
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IPBES - call for open reviewAIP member academies are invited to review the draft scoping report for a thematic assessment of sustainable use of biodiversity which has been produced by nominated experts of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).Announcing Institution