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10.05.2024
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Asia and the Pacific call for better science advice links to government
Four delegates attending the International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) meeting in Kigali, Rwanda (1-2 May) share their work to ensure trusted science advice is integrated into decision-making and government policy.
29.04.2024
Insights from Dr. Pedro Jaureguiberry, Frontiers Planet Prize National Champion, on biodiversity loss and planetary boundaries
Pedro Jaureguiberry the National Nominee of Argentina to this year’s edition of the Frontiers Planet Prize, shares insights on his groundbreaking research on the loss of biodiversity
25.04.2024
Plastic Treaty negotiations must prioritize health
With the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution scheduled resuming today 23 April, the scientific community underscores the critical need to prioritize health in the ongoing negotiations.
23.04.2024
2024 National Champions in line for the Frontiers Planet Prize announced
On Earth Day, review the 23 scientists selected as finalists for the second edition of the international sustainability science competition that rewards and promotes breakthroughs in sustainability science.
22.04.2024
Disaster risk reduction: UNDRR and ISC to review Hazard Information Profiles ahead of 2025 Global Platform
The UNDRR and ISC are undertaking a review of the Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs) to enhance their relevance and usability in disaster risk reduction efforts, particularly in multi-hazard contexts.
09.04.2024
New report on future of wood supply highlights importance of innovation
As we mark the International Day of Forests (IDF) on 21 March, the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) explores how innovation is shaping the trajectory of forest management and conservation worldwide.
20.03.2024
1 in every 10 women in the world lives in extreme poverty
International Women's Day message from UN Women and further reading for the scientific community
08.03.2024
Pacific Islands Academy of Sciences and Humanities: A Pivotal Step Towards a Resilient Future
The Pacific Islands is taking a critical step to establish an Academy of Sciences and Humanities to unify and recognize Pacific scholars and their research to inform international decisions about the region.
01.03.2024
Spacecrafts burning in the upper atmosphere: what consequences on climate?
The 'low Earth orbit' is becoming increasingly congested, with a growing number of spacecraft burning up in the upper atmosphere. Fionagh Thomson from Durham University is curious about the potential impact this trend could have on Earth’s climate.
28.02.2024
