3 / 2023 // LEOPOLDINA / NEWS 9
STATEMENT OF THE ALLIANCE OF SCIENCE ORGANISATIONS IN GERMANY REGARDING THE CURRENT SITUATION IN ISRAEL ( 12 OCTOBER 2023 )
The Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany expresses its deepest condolences for the victims of the terrorist attacks on Israel . In particular , our sympathy is with our friends and colleagues in the Israeli scientific community . Israel has been and will always be a prime partner for the German research and innovation community . Our thoughts are with all victims and all those taken hostage , their families and friends . We are shocked and appalled by the atrocious violence that has been perpetrated by the terrorists and strongly condemn these barbaric acts . They cause unspeakable suffering for all civilians . We stand in solidarity with Israel . www . allianz-der-wissenschaftsorganisationen . de / en /
S20 statements for government summit
Under the leadership of the Indian National Science Academy ( INSA ) the academies of G20 countries have prepared three statements for the Science20 Process . Recommendations to the G20 summit concern clean energy , holistic health , and how to connect science , society and culture . The final vote took place at the Science20 Summit in Coimbatore / India on 21 and 22 July .
In order to slow down global warming , the G20 academies recommend intensifying efforts to promote renewable energies and increase access to clean energy . In addition , the academies stress the need for greater support for research and innovation .
For the health sector , the academies recommend a holistic approach that includes physical and mental health and also well-being . The “ One Health ” concept , which stresses the close connection between the health of humans , animals , plants , and ecosystems , is as central as the early detection of infectious diseases and the fight against antibiotic resistance . The role of science in society and culture was also discussed . The rapid development of digital technologies offers a unique opportunity to preserve our cul- tural heritage and make it accessible to future generations . Transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence or genome editing need to be handled responsibly .
For its G7 and G20 policy advice , Leopoldina , together with its partner academies , is developing evidence-based recommendations for the summits of heads of state and government . The Science20 Process was established in 2017 under the leadership of Leopoldina and is an annual event .
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On behalf of the German government , Leopoldina President , Gerald Haug ML , attended the meeting of the Chief Science Advisers of the G20 countries on 27 / 28 August 2023 in Gandhinagar / India . The agenda included health challenges in the context of One Health , improving access to scientific knowledge , and issues of diversity and equal opportunities in science .
S20 Statements