The importance of AmeriGEO to the progress of our region: "Successful initiatives in LAC necessitate a transdisciplinary, intercultural, and inclusive approach, along with investments in human capital to nurture local expertise." Excellent article by Franklin Carrero-Martínez Group on Earth Observations (GEO)
While hiking the Himalayas, my new article "Science Diplomacy in Latin America and the Caribbean: The Convergence of Science, Policy and Diplomacy to Solve Global Challenges" was published in AAAS’ Journal Science and Diplomacy. The article underscores the transformative potential of multilateral collaboration in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eKDuES8w. Here are some key takeaways: - LAC, with its rich biodiversity, holds strategic global importance in bioeconomy, renewable energy, and food production. Yet, low investment rates in science, technology, and innovation (STI) hinder the adoption of cutting-edge technologies in the region. - Successful initiatives in LAC necessitate a transdisciplinary, intercultural, and inclusive approach, along with investments in human capital to nurture local expertise. - Despite challenges, science diplomacy could provide an entry point for LAC economies to embrace the green and tech revolutions through accelerated investments in STI ecosystems. This collaborative article, co-authored by Marcella Ohira and Carlos Eduardo Higa Matsumoto, comes on the heels of the groundbreaking AAAS/Royal Society publication that laid the foundation for science diplomacy 15 years ago. In the face of intricate environmental and social issues in Latin America, science diplomacy emerges as a potent instrument for promoting cooperation and evidence-based policy formulation. Let's forge stronger links between science and policy to cultivate a sustainable and prosperous future for Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond! #ScienceDiplomacy #LatinAmerica #Caribbean #GlobalChallenges #Sustainability