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Kigali declaration pledges to bridge climate injustice

At the Kigali Summit, climate scientists have issued a resounding call to action, emphasizing the necessity of increasing funding, technology transfer, and data-sharing - placing scientists from the Global South at the forefront of regional and international climate research.

27.10.2023

From monsoon joy to fear: a climate crisis awakening

On the occasion of the WCRP Open Science Conference in Kigali, the International Science Council interviewed early-career climate researchers from the Global South to gather their perspectives in the lead-up to the Kigali declaration and COP 28.

24.10.2023

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One world, one climate: a planetary call to action

Ambassador Macharia Kamau, Member of the ISC Global Commission on Science Missions for Sustainability, urges the international community to close the North-South gap in scientific research on climate and strive towards a 'one world, one climate' approach for global and sustainable solutions to the climate crisis.

23.10.2023

Transdisciplinary research for sustainability solutions in urban Africa

Water sustainability, electricity, and resource savings, along with improved urban management – through its commitment to fostering transdisciplinary research on sustainability issues, the LIRA 2030 program has cultivated a community of researchers dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in urban Africa. These impacts extend far beyond the project's lifespan.

12.10.2023

Clearing the air: is ammonia our key to cleaner skies?

To mark the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, the International Science Council had a conversation with Professor Baojing Gu of Zijingang University, a 2023 laureate of the Frontiers Planet Prize. Professor Gu's groundbreaking work has shifted the focus in the fight against air pollution toward an often overlooked yet critical element: ammonia.

07.09.2023

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