ISC MEETING OF PACIFIC SCHOLARS - It’s time to raise the voice of science

Learn more: council.science About the ISC Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific Based at the Australian Academy of Science, the regional focal point convenes the scientific community in Asia and the Pacific and acts as a hub for ISC Members and activities in the region. [...] The establishment of the Academy will be a major step forward in the development of the autonomy of the Pacific, demonstrating it is building human capacity to evaluate and resolve the issues it sees as most urgent and relevant. [...] The Academy should facilitate research work in the Pacific, increase the visibility of Pacific scientists in the international scientific community and recognize the value of practitioners by their contribution to the community, as well as publications and citations. [...] 18 ISC Meeting of Pacific Scholars It’s time to raise the voice of science The Academy should encourage the application of scientific and academic knowledge for practical gains for the community and recognize the value of science practised outside the universities by non-professionals. [...] 20 ISC Meeting of Pacific Scholars It’s time to raise the voice of science The creation of a multidisciplinary Pacific Science Academy would allow the knowledge of Pacific scholars to be gathered and used to inform decision-making across the region and the world.