IYBSSD2022: stories of a scientific year… 21 (Medical Forum)
The Northern State Medical University has organized the ‘IX International Youth Medical Forum’ as part of celebrating its 90th anniversary, reports Abdulsalam MAHMUD.
How IAP, ISC are creating impact through science
In a blog article, Richard Catlow, co-president of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), highlights ways both IAP and the International Science Council (ISC) are providing solutions to global issues using science.
‘Green Science’ project worth 223,500 euros launched
Funded by the European Commission, the ‘Green Science at the Service of Healthy Society’ (GreenSCI) project, worth 223,500 euros, was launched on April 1, 2022.
COVID-19 could derail SDGs in the next 5 years
COVID-19 pandemic will further derail the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the next five years without concerted action, international scientists have warned.
IYBSSD2022: stories of a scientific year… 22 (For Earth Day)
A campaign tagged: “Eight to Eight, Because Our Planet Can’t Wait,” has been launched as part of the activities Rainbow Warriors Core Foundation organized for this year’s Earth Day.
Shattering barriers hindering girls in science, by Gurib-Fakim
For women to be successful in science careers, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, renowned scientist, and 1st female president of Mauritius, argued that the ‘vicious cycle’ hindering their potential must be broken.
challenges, opportunities of decarbonizing transportation in Africa
At a workshop and in a new report, scientists, engineers, planners and policymakers, have highlighted the challenges and opportunities to decarbonizing Africa’s transport sector.
More nations attain gender parity as women legislators increase
According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU’s) latest Women in Parliament in 2021 report, the global proportion of women lawmakers is increasing as more countries achieve gender parity in parliament.
Rees receives French ‘National Order of Merit’ award
In recognition of her outstanding medical career and commitment to improving global health, Prof. Helen Rees, an ASSAF member, has become a recipient of the ‘French National Order of Merit’ award.
Land restoration needed as degradation hits world’s poorest
Immediate investment in large-scale land restoration is needed to mitigate harms caused by degradation, that is directly affecting half of the world’s population, says a UN report.
