Beijing Declaration on Basic Science (2019)
Basic research is the basis of knowledge-based, innovation-driven economies. As part of the inaugural conference of the joint series “Science for Future” of the German National Academy of Sciences...
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Brain Power for Sustainable Development (2019)
Conference Statement
Brain power comprises the competences, abilities, traits and motivational skills that enable people to make sound decisions and adapt their behavior. Brain power is a key prerequisite for a successful...
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Air Pollution and Health (2019)
A Science-Policy Initiative
In the statement, the five National Academies are also jointly calling for immediate action from all levels of society. This includes a request for emissions controls in all countries and proper...
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The imperative of climate action to protect human health in Europe (2019)
The pace and extent of recent environmental change, in particular climate change, poses serious challenges to global health gains made over recent decades. In previous work, the European Academies’...
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G7 Statement: Citizen science in the Internet era (2019)
G7-Stellungnahme 2019
Citizen Science (Bürgerwissenschaften) wird definitionsgemäß von Bürgerinnen und Bürgern betrieben, die keine „wissenschaftlichen Fachpersonen“ sind. Sie entwickelt sich in rasantem Tempo weiter,...
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G7 Statement: Artificial intelligence and society (2019)
G7 Statement 2019
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the technologies that is transforming our society and many aspects of our daily lives. AI has already provided many positive benefits and may be a source of ...
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G7 Statement: Science and trust (2019)
G7 Statement 2019
To reinforce trust in science, we recommend more comprehensive education about the scientific method; an improved dissemination of science to the public; communication modes that do not minimize...
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Forum Future Europe: Raising Inclusion and Performance of European Research and Innovation (2019)
Joint Communiqué
Scientists from the new EU Member States (EU13) agreed at the “Forum Future Europe” in Berlin to redefine the contribution of education, research and innovation to the advancement of Europe. The...
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Threats to Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, and Conservation of the Ocean Environment (2019)
A healthy coastal and marine environment is essential for the ongoing sustainable development of human society. The ocean is a large absorber of atmospheric heat and carbon dioxide, and provides a...
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Decarbonisation of transport: options and challenges (2019)
The gap between the GHG emissions projected in the EU Reference Scenario 2016 and the level of emissions needed to limit global warming to less than 2°C or even further to 1.5°C (Paris Agreement) is...
