IAU Online Initiatives – Together Through Astronomy
The International Astronomical Union is committed to helping tackle this pandemic and its impact on society through fun, educational, original and engaging at home-online activities.
23.12.2020
Science International Refugee and Displaced Scientists project takes shape
As the world acknowledges International Migrants Day, the Refugee and Displaced Scientists project continues to grow, laying the groundwork for a network launch in March 2021
18.12.2020
What are the climate breakthroughs in 2020?
"Science will solve this" is one of the key mantras of the Australian Academy of Science, the ISC's Global Science TV partner. As part of our series Towards 2021: A year of transformation, this month's episode of Global Science TV focuses on the Falling Walls theme of Climate Science Innovations.
15.12.2020
We can all find purpose – and even joy – in responding to the climate crisis: Q&A with Kim Nicholas
Climate change is no longer a distant phenomenon, it's a concern to us all. We spoke to sustainability scientist Kim Nicholas about how individual behaviour change can be harnessed to contribute to moving towards sustainability.
15.12.2020
Preparing for the launch of the Human Development Report
In preparation for the launch of the Human Development Report on 15 December, the ISC and UNDP embarked on an ambitious project to Rethink Human Development. A key message from the launch of the dialogue and global relay dialogues on World Science Day 2020, was that human development must reflect cultural and societal values, while restoring natural ecosystems.
14.12.2020
Taking the temperature of the Paris Agreement: perspectives from our community
The Paris Agreement was adopted with great celebration in December 2015. Five years later, the world is a very different place. We asked members of the ISC's community what actions are most needed to make 2021 truly a year of transformations.
11.12.2020
The “How” of transformation
In late November 2020 a UNFCCC climate research dialogue examined the state of scientific knowledge on moving towards net zero global anthropogenic carbon dioxide emissions, and building resilience to the unavoidable impacts and risks of climate change. Karen O’Brien, of the University of Oslo and cCHANGE, spoke about how to accelerate action for results on climate change through engaging with the practical, political, and personal spheres of transformation. This blog is based on the presentation given as part of the research dialogue.
11.12.2020
Project Syndicate talks with Mary Robinson on climate change and her new podcast
Republished with permission, Project Syndicate shares with ISC audiences its interview with the former President of Ireland, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, current Chair of The Elders and ISC Patron.
09.12.2020
International Commission on the Clinical Use of Human Germline Genome Editing releases report
Heritable Human Genome Editing (HHGE) involves making changes to the genetic material of eggs, sperm, or any cells that lead to their development, including the cells of early embryos which can be used to establish a pregnancy. The development and use of HHGE techniques raise not only scientific and medical considerations, but also broader societal, ethical and moral issues.
04.12.2020