Empowering forestland peoples
TWAS awardee, Sarobidy Rakotonarivo, is working to ensure that poor villagers in remote parts of Africa have their say in conservation measures that affect their lives.
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GYA’s ‘fundamental research report’ now available
The GYA’s ‘Importance of fundamental research’ working group has launched its report titled “Back to basics: researcher’s perception on the global state of funding for fundamental research”.
Advocating for basic science
At the TWAS 16th General Conference, high-level speakers described how basic science has been indispensable in their own countries, and why support for it must be strong to achieve the Global Goals by 2030.
TWAS and Italy: pursuing a shared vision
Through a partnership established in the early days of TWAS, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has become a steadfast supporter of the Academy’s activities.
Rwanda Young Academy of Science Joins GYA
The Global Young Academy (GYA) is happy to welcome the Rwanda Young Academy of Science to the family of Young Academies, the world over.
Strengthening computational science in S/Africa
ICTP has signed an agreement with the National Institute for Theoretical and Computational Sciences (NITheCS) to strengthen their collaboration and support of basic and computational science in South Africa.
Finding equity in climate mitigation finance
Considerations of equity in directing global financial flows for regional climate mitigation investments are critically important.
![TWAS-Lenovo Science Award winner Fu Bojie, left, taking part in ecological restoration field work in the Loess Plateau of China in 2022. [Photo provided]](https://www.iybssd2022.org/wp-content/uploads/web_field_work_about_ecological_restoration_in_loess_plateau_of_china_in_2022-1-768x432.jpg "TWAS-Lenovo Science Award winner Fu Bojie, left, taking part in ecological restoration field work in the Loess Plateau of China in 2022. [Photo provided]")
Science of balancing nature and civilization
2022 TWAS-Lenovo Science Award winner, Fu Bojie, has not only helped China determine how to improve lives while preserving nature, but has provided sustainability strategies that every nation can use.
IAU’s videos celebrating female astronomers out
In celebration of UNESCO World Science Day for Peace and Development, the IAU has released videos from its AstroVoices project, highlighting the diversity of female astronomers around the world.
OAD to continue operating in S/Africa till 2027
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) and the South African National Research Foundation (NRF) have signed an agreement to continue hosting the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) in South Africa until 2027.
