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Research plays a central role in solving the world’s problems, many of which are felt most acutely in developing nations. However, research in the Global South is often held back by limited access to resources, inadequate funding, and a lack of opportunities. Next month, we’re bringing together a panel of experts to share the successful collaborations bridging these gaps and the steps that research communities can take to address inequalities and foster collaboration in developing nations. Register now to join the conversation and drive positive change in the research landscape. https://loom.ly/D6MQcGI

💚GreenGenius is organized under the umbrella of the 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 of the European Commission (EU Science, Research and Innovation) in collaboration with the Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors. 👥This festival seeks to empower young individuals as catalysts for the vital changes necessary to address Europe's current challenges. Its core objective is to unleash the 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲'𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧🔁. 📢A key highlight is the 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 "𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 – 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲" will provide a platform for youth and changemakers to express their perspectives on advancing towards a sustainable and circular bioeconomy. Furthermore, it will enable the European Commission to gather insights for updating the 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧. 🛰️Additionally, more than 𝟑𝟎 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 are organised by third party organisations all over Europe, GreenGenius being one of them. ℹ️More information about the festival: https://lnkd.in/dArYMDbh #EUbioeconomy #sustainableagriculture #plantscience

The "𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆" #conference gathered researchers from 🇳🇴 #Norway and 🇷🇴#Romania to showcase the results of 42 #CollaborativeResearchProjects funded under the Romanian Research Programme EEA and Norway Grants 📲 https://lnkd.in/dAcYgDBZ. 🌏Addressing various research topics that the current society is facing namely: Alzheimer, cancer, hepatitis diseases, climate changes, renewable energies, and social inequalities, the event highlighted how international cooperation is driving real-world solutions. 👥👥Participants benefited from valuable networking opportunities, connecting with stakeholders, industry representatives, and funding bodies, which fostered an environment ripe for future collaborations. Sustainability emerged as a central theme, with discussions focusing on how research initiatives can contribute to long-term societal and environmental goals. 📲Watch the after movie to see these moments come to life! https://lnkd.in/dEz-km7N

Strengthening the voice of science in and for society is one of Science Europe's key priorities. At our recent #scicomms conference, we highlighted how our members are fostering understanding, curiosity and engagement with the scientific world. TV shows, video podcasts, science festivals, awards, interactive exhibitions, topical discussions and campaigns to highlight the different skills that contribute to research and innovation systems and processes are just some of the #sciencecommunication activities in which our members are engaged. Thanks to: Rakett69 Teadusstuudiod supported by ETAG - Estonian Research Council; NWO (Dutch Research Council); Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT); Formas, a Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development; Vetenskapsrådet / Swedish Research Council; Forte - Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare; F.R.S. - FNRS. Research Foundation Flanders - FWO. Austrian Science Fund FWF; INFN; NCN National Science Centre; Rannís - The Icelandic Centre for Research; Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding - UEFISCDI; and UK Research and Innovation.

🗽🌐 The future of the internet belongs to all of us. So how do we make sure it's shaped by the people, for the people? We will discuss this at the Summit of the Future Action Days on 21 September in New York at our high level side event at the United Nations: "The Power of the Commons: Digital Public Goods for a More Secure, Inclusive, and Resilient World". Our esteemed speakers include Amandeep Gill, Jimmy Wales, Eileen Donahoe JD, Ph.D, Emran Mian, Anna Christmann, Marianne Diaz Hernández, Urs Gasser, Rebecca MacKinnon, Ivan Sigal & Fabro Steibel. The event will be moderated by Costanza Sciubba Caniglia & Nicole Manger. 🌱 Together, we will explore how digital public goods, digital public infrastructure and open data can shape the digital world for the public interest. We will leverage civil society grassroots testimonies to showcase regional and local success stories. The conversation builds on the excellent ongoing initiatives, such as #OSPO4GoodConference, #DPISafeguardsInitiative, or #DigitalPublicGoodsAlliance. 🗓 Join the conversation live on 21 September, at 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM EDT / 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM UTC / 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM CEST. Not in New York? Not a problem! 📺 You can watch this event live online. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dtkpc48q 🤝 The event is co-organized in partnership with the Wikimedia Foundation, Office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy on Technology, Global Network of Centers, Republic of Poland, United Mexican States, Federal Republic of Germany, Wikimedia Deutschland e. V., Wikimedia Czech Republic, Wikimedia Europe, Wikimedia Polska, and Access Now. cc: Hochschule für Politik München, TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology, Technical University of Munich #SummitOfTheFuture #OurCommonFuture #UNGA79

Abstract submissions for Global Evidence Summit 2024 in Prague are open https://lnkd.in/gScbWRgF Explore the programme domains and themes https://lnkd.in/dCTWdzjS

EU Missions – five paths to bring concrete solutions to some of our greatest challenges ⭐️🇪🇺 The EU Missions – Adaptation to Climate Change; Cancer; Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030; Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities; A Soil Deal for Europe – aim to address some of the greatest challenges facing our society. They are bold and inspirational with clear objectives that are time-bound, realistic, measurable and targeted. Many of the calls from the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2023-2025 are still open for submissions. Especially intriguing is the New European Bauhaus, a pathway leveraging the power of culture, art and creativity for the green transition, and the cross cutting activities, which is a response to new needs or opportunities and aim to experiment with new approaches 🤩 Last month, the European Commission held information events for the EU Missions and cross-cutting activities, to inform about the new topics included in the EU Missions and Cross-cutting Activities work programme 2024. Did you miss it? Don't worry, you can rewatch them all! Find them on the European Commission research and innovation platform, link in the comments. (where you can also find the full work programme). #EUMissions #EU #ClimateNeutralCities #MissionClimateNeutralAndSmartCities #MissionAdaptationToClimateChange #MissionCancer #MissionRestoreOurOceanAndWatersBy2030 #MissionASoilDealForEurope #EuropeanCommission

Are you interested in funding opportunities for projects helping to reach the EU Missions goals in the areas of #health, #climate and the #environment? Would you like to contribute to bring concrete solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing our society? Join us online and learn more about the new calls in the Missions’ part of the main Work Programme 2024 under #HorizonEurope for each mission: Adaptation to Climate Change Mission Cancer Mission 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart cities by 2030 Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030 Mission A Soil Deal for Europe Mission The EU Missions part of the main work programme 2024 under Horizon Europe contains new mission specific calls and topics to support the full implementation of Missions according to their implementation plans. The event is free of charge but registration and profile activation are mandatory to attend. This part of the main Work Programme 2024 will be presented in two dedicated sessions: Cross-cluster activities: Destination New European Bauhaus Cross-cutting activities

🌐✨ Celebrating World Science Day for Peace and Development, we come together to recognize the pivotal role that #science plays in fostering global peace, sustainable development, and the well-being of #humanity. Science is not just a field of study; it's a beacon guiding us towards a future where knowledge transforms into solutions for the world's challenges. Let's take a moment to applaud the brilliant minds driving scientific advancements, the researchers seeking solutions, and the educators inspiring the next generation. Today is a reminder that science is a force for good, promoting dialogue, understanding, and collaboration across borders. As we celebrate this day, let's commit to supporting 🔭 scientific endeavors, advocating for accessible education, and embracing the spirit of curiosity and discovery. Together, we can build a world where science is a catalyst for positive change, driving innovation and fostering a more harmonious and sustainable future. Happy World Science Day for Peace and Development! https://lnkd.in/gziME3U #WorldScienceDay #ScienceForPeace #Innovation #processinsights

😱 ARE WE FACING A COLLAPSE OF INDUSTRIAL CONSUMER GOODS SOCIETY? 🤔 "What can the private sector do to soften the blow from the collapse of modern industrial consumer goods societies due to #climatechange?" This is how Jem Bendell, founder of the The Deep Adaptation Forum, summarises the question he will discuss at The Shift - 1st Corporate Climate Adaptation Conference (Nov 6th) in Berlin. A provocative statement, but not nearly as far-fetched as you might initially think... His excellent book “Breaking Together” lays out a very solid, multidisciplinary and well-researched basis for his views on impending collapse. He also doesn't stop at 'just' analysing this collapse, but also goes beyond to discuss what real adaptation in light of this collapse could and should entail. Recent research by the PIK - Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, while looking less at the 'beyond collapse' question, certainly can be seen to support Jem's diagnosis of the systemic deterioration we are experiencing. I look forward to seeing Stefan Rahmstorf from PIK and Jem Bendell discussing these topics on stage in Berlin on the 6th of November, together with many other folks committed to advancing the adaptation agenda. By the way: For those who are working on their first #CSRD report, bear in mind that #ESRS E1 also requires you to look at physical risks and adaptation measures... For most companies, it'll be rather hard to argue, that the consequences of climate change do not result in material risks for your business. The Shift is the place to go if you're not yet sure what you'll do and say here yet... Further information on this first adaptation conference: https://lnkd.in/dFiZG-dY