Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific

Based at the Australian Academy of Science, the regional focal point convenes the scientific community in Asia-Pacific and acts as a hub for ISC Members and activities in the region.

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Based at the Australian Academy of Science, the regional focal point convenes the scientific community in Asia-Pacific and acts as a hub for ISC Members and activities in the region.

Background

The Regional Focal Point began its operations in 2023, and is working to ensure that regional needs and priorities are adequately represented in the ISC’s global agenda, that regional voices are actively engaged in the governance and management of the ISC’s work, and that the region benefits from the results of that work.

Upcoming events in the region

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13 July 202418 July 2024

IUPAC World Chemistry Congress 2025

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11 June 2024

Regional meeting for ISC Members in Asia and the Pacific 11 June 2024

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27 May 202430 May 2024

The International Science Council at SIDS4

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15 May 2024

Storytelling in Science: Science Communication and the Media

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Contact

Petra Lundgren

Petra Lundgren

Director, Asia-Pacific

ISC Regional Focal Point: Asia-Pacific

Petra Lundgren
Aleta Johnston Aleta Johnston

Aleta Johnston

Communications Manager

ISC Regional Focal Point: Asia-Pacific

Aleta Johnston
Salote Austin

Salote Austin

Oceania Programme Manager

ISC Regional Focal Point: Asia-Pacific

Salote Austin
Kate Nairn Kate Nairn

Kate Nairn

Programme Manager

ISC Regional Focal Point: Asia-Pacific

Kate Nairn
Nina Maher

Nina Maher

Projects Officer

ISC Regional Focal Point: Asia-Pacific

Nina Maher

You can also email the Regional Focal Point at isc-ap@science.org.au.

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