[ISC] Subject: Science and the future of Small Island Developing States

 

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Leveraging science for the future of Small Island Developing States   At SIDS4, the ISC Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Liaison Committee issued a declaration emphasizing the need for increased support for science to bolster the resilience and sustainable development of the environmentally and economically vulnerable SIDS.     Support the SIDS Declaration

Share Share Forward to a friend    With the support of the ISC's Regional Focal Points, the ISC SIDS Liaison Committee actively prepared for the SIDS4 conference, aiming to spotlight the research of the SIDS scientific community to global policymakers.  During the conference, the Committee issued a declaration underscoring the urgent need for increased scientific support to enhance the resilience and sustainable development of the environmentally and economically vulnerable SIDS.  Small Island Developing States face unique challenges due to their distinct geographical, ecological, and socio-economic characteristics. Despite these hurdles, SIDS demonstrate extraordinary resilience, leading the way in sustainable development and pioneering efforts in adaptation and resilience amidst existential risks.  Read and support the declaration emphasizing the indispensable role of science and technology in addressing the disproportionate impact of climate change on SIDS: https://council.science/sids4-declaration.      ISC Statement on the occasion of the United Nations International Day of Living Together in Peace The International Science Council, the global voice for science, is deeply troubled with the ongoing destruction of lives, livelihoods, and environments, particularly in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. The destruction of essential infrastructure for learning—schools, colleges, and universities—and the devastating loss of life is profoundly disturbing. Teachers, scholars, and researchers are critical to building knowledge societies that create the conditions for peace and understanding, fostering intellectual growth and mutual respect. The impacts of such devastation extend far beyond random destruction; educational, scientific, and cultural sites and resources are often deliberately targeted during times of conflict, aiming to fracture the very foundations of enlightenment and progress. Read the full statement       Our top news this month

Early and Mid-Career Researchers Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction   This online session will present the UNDRR/ISC Hazard Information Profiles (HIPs), the rationale for their development after the Global Platform for DRR in 2019, the information they contain, and how they are, and can be used.   19 June | 16:00 – 17:00 UTC 20 June | 07:00 – 08:00 UTC  Register for the session   Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress 2024 The ISC is hosting and participating in multiple sessions at the next SRI Congress scheduled on 10-14 June 2024. Engagements include a session on Foresight jointly held with UNEP, participation to the Belmont Forum Interactive Roundtable and the Frontiers Planet Prize session.  See the full ISC programme and register for the SRI Congress   Launch of the ISC-IDRC Project to Explore AI’s Impact on Science Systems in the Global South Supported by a generous grant of over one million Canadian dollars, this initiative aims to explore the transformative impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emergent technologies on science systems in the Global South.  Read more about the project's scope      The ISC's Governing Board calls for science and scientists in Africa to be mobilized ahead of 2024 UN Summit of the Future The clear message coming from the International Science Council Governing Board, is that science continues to be underutilized as a pathway to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.    Learn more about promoting science on the African continent

Opportunities in our network    Call for applications for the Michelson Prizes – Next Generation Grants of $150,000 supporting early-career investigators who are working to significantly advance human immunology and vaccine and immunotherapy research for major global diseases. Deadline: 9 June.  Call for applications for SciTech DiploHub’s Science and Technology Diplomacy Summer School, 30 June – 4 July. Deadline: 14 June.  Call for applications for “The Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project (MIDP) 2024 Edition” A competitive grant program that supports non-profit NGOs and CSOs in low or lower-middle-income countries to recognize the innovative approach of their projects. Deadline: 16 June.  Call for applications for “The Japanese Award for Outstanding Research on Development (ORD) 2024 Edition” A competitive research grant program that identifies and funds research proposals for addressing development issues in low and middle-income countries. Deadline: 16 June.  Contribute to the UNESCO survey on strengthening ocean forecasting services and its applications in Africa to help gather perspectives from experts to inform the future of ocean forecasting services in Africa. Deadline: 17 June.  Call for applications for an early-career scientist to Join the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research’s Executive Committee. Deadline: 28 June.  Call for applications for The World Academy of Sciences’ (TWAS) Postdoctoral Fellowships. Deadline: 1 July.  See all the current opportunities      If you know someone who would be interested in this newsletter, please forward it to them!  If you're reading this newsletter for the first time, subscribe here.

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