Climate Change and Health (CCH)

In a three-year global project the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) has worked together with its regional networks to capture diversity in evaluating evidence from their own regions to inform policy for collective and customised action at national, regional and global levels. The regional reports from NASAC, AASSA and IANAS have recently been published, and on 25 May the project's final report 'Health in the Climate Emergency - a global perspective' will be presented and discussed in a public online webinar. Register here to attend.

'Andy Haines, IAP project on Climate Change and Health co-chair, won the 2022 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, often regarded as the ‘Nobel Prize for the Environment’. Read the news.

The IAP virtual event on Climate Change and Health took place on 3 March 2021 as a satellite session of the 2021 Conference of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health. Watch the recording now.

Science in Exile (SiE)

On 20 April 2022, The World Academy of Sciences (UNESCO-TWAS), IAP and the International Science Council (ISC) launched the Science in Exile Declaration 'Supporting at-risk, displaced and refugee scientists: A call to action'. The declaration outlines six key commitments necessary for both immediate and long-term support, and protection to scholars and scientists who are at-risk, displaced or refugees, so they can continue to make their rightful contributions to science. Sign the Science in Exile Declaration.

Combatting Predatory Academic Journals and Conferences

The research sector has become increasingly vulnerable to overt commercial predation. As academic and publishing business models, research evaluation and peer-review systems continue to evolve, they are susceptible to exploitation and malpractice. The new IAP report 'Combatting Predatory Academic Journals and Conferences' sets out recommendations for a global, systemic action plan to address these pervasive and damaging practices. Read it here.

Regenerative agriculture in Europe

Agriculture is the main driver of global deforestation and land conversion, and food systems account for more than a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it a major contributor to climate change. A new report by EASAC provides evidence that a transformation to regenerative agriculture holds promising keys to reducing climate risks while providing the growing world population with food and enhancing biodiversity. Read it here.

Combatting zoonoses and addressing AMR on the Planet with a One Health Approach

On 23 June 2022, IAP and the Federation of European Academies of Medicine (FEAM) will be hosting an international conference on ‘Combatting zoonoses and addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) on the Planet with a One Health Approach’. Register here.

From memes to trial protocols: the world academies’ new toolkit to fight COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy

 A new IAP report provides concrete examples and factual information that various groups, including academies and other scientific bodies, governments and healthcare providers, pharma companies, journalists and the media, and individuals (including individual scientists) can use to counter vaccine hesitancy and promote vaccine acceptance. Read the news and watch the recording of the launch event.

IAP and NASAC call attention to opportunities for Africa to lead the transport decarbonisation movement

Scientists, engineers, planners and policymakers discuss challenges and opportunities to decarbonise transport in Africa. Read the news.

IAP and ISC: Creating impact through science

"IAP and ISC will (...) continue to work on other issues of global importance, both separately and together, to support each other’s advocacy at local, regional and global levels" wrote IAP co-president Richard Catlow. Read his blogpost.

Celebrate 2022 as the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development

 Any activity between January 2022 and the closing ceremony, held in June 2023, is eligible to the official IYBSSD2022 program. Discover how to submit your activity.

IAP Communiqué on Ukraine

 The IAP leadership released a communiqué on the military offensive of the Russian Federation into Ukraine. Read it here.

IAP calls for a global health data sharing framework

The IAP communiqué ‘Call for a global health data sharing framework for global health emergencies’ discusses the governance, operational considerations and skills required for such a framework to work to the benefit of all. Read it here.

Science academies and disciplinary groups have work to do on gender equality

 The Conversation published an article by GenderInSITE Director Roseanne Diab and IAP Coordinator Peter McGrath. Read it here.

Académie Nationale de Médecine, France

The French National Academy of Medicine calls for more cautiousness for lingual frenotomy in newborns and infants. Read the press release.

Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC)

Helena Bonciani Nader started her term (2022-2025) as the first woman to become president of the ABC. Read the news.

National Academy of Sciences of Sri Lanka (NASSL)

NASSL published the proceedings of the workshop 'Long-Term Social Consequences of the Covid Pandemic: Enduring social impacts, challenges and responses'. Read it here.

Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts (KVAB)

KVAB published the new position paper 'Rule of Law and Democratic Legitimacy in the European Union'. Read it here.

Global Young Academy (GYA)

GYA announced the dates of its Annual General Meeting and the International Conference of Young Scientists, unveiled its Science Advice Resource Centre and launched a series of video tutorials on science ethics and science communication. Read the news.

World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS)

WAAS invites you to the World Conference on Basic Sciences and Sustainable Development (20-22 September, Belgrade, Serbia), congratulates Alberto Zucconi for having been awarded the Carl Rogers Award 2022, and wants you to join the Global 'Human Security for All' Campaign. Read the news.

Network of African Science Academies (NASAC)

 NASAC organised a series of  webinars on gene rditing technology, met with the UN Technology Bank for the Lease Developed Countries, and published a statement on Ukraine. Don't miss the latest news from IAP's regional network in Africa.

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