PROTECTING SCIENCE IN TIMES OF CRISIS - How do we stop being reactive, and become more proactive?

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PROTECTING SCIENCE IN TIMES OF CRISIS - How do we stop being reactive, and become more proactive?

1 Feb 2024

The ISC is a non-governmental organization with a unique global membership that brings together more than 245 international scientific unions and associations, national and regional scientific organizations including academies and research councils, international federations and societies, and young academies and associations. [...] council.science About the Centre for Science Futures: The ISC established the Centre for Science Futures in 2023 to improve our understanding of emerging trends in science and research systems and to provide options and tools for impact and action. [...] In order to develop consistent and effective responses at each crisis stage, it is essential to build the capacity of scientists and leaders in crisis and risk management, to get more resources for prevention and to help develop action frameworks with partner sectors. [...] Leaders of the science sector must utilize advocacy, diplomacy and modern communication tools to enhance public understanding of the value of science for recovery and rebuilding, and to influence policy response to ensure that science is on the recovery and rebuilding agenda. [...] Ways forward include developing joint action frameworks with the development sector, making ‘open science’ more of a reality during crisis recovery, and supporting inclusive approaches to the rebuilding of the affected science system in a way that respects local ownership and incentivizes the return of the displaced.  CONCLUSION The paper advocates for a more proactive, global and sector-wide appr.
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