Press invitation - Tsunami: UNESCO Global Symposium and real-time simulation in Banda Aceh (11-14 November)

PRESS INVITATION   Tsunami: UNESCO Global Symposium and real-time simulation in Banda Aceh (11-14 November)   UNESCO invites you to the 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium, where the global scientific community and stakeholders engaged in this field will take stock of twenty years of progress, identify needs and chart the next steps. Press visits to two newly certified Tsunami Ready Communities will provide journalists an opportunity to witness a real-time tsunami simulation and response drill.   What? 2nd Global Tsunami Symposium, 'Two Decades After 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Reflection and the Way Forward' When? 11-14 November 2024 (Press field visit day: 13 November) Where? Balee Meuseraya Aceh, Banda Aceh, Indonesia Accreditation: Email here Agenda: Available here   Since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami claimed over 227,000 lives, UNESCO has mobilized scientists, policymakers, and experts from across the world to enhance tsunami awareness, preparedness, and early warning systems. A dedicated brochure details this work.   The UNESCO Banda Aceh Symposium will bring together 500 participants from 37 countries. Highlights will include:   Monday 11 November 09:00 Welcome Remarks by President of Indonesia and Executive Secretary of UNESCO-IOC 10:30 Recognition of a New Tsunami Ready Community 12:00 Press Conference 13:00 Review of the Tsunami Warning and Mitigation Systems over past 2 decades   Tuesday 12 November 13:30 How to achieve 100% of Tsunami Ready Communities by 2030   Wednesday 13 November / Press field visit day 09:00 Press visit to Deah Glumpang, the latest coastal community to be recognised as 'Tsunami Ready'. A tsunami drill simulation will be organised in the town along with real-time response exercises. 13:00 Press visit to Mon Ikeun Tsunami Ready Community – second simulation and real-time response exercise. 14:00 Press visit with tsunami experts of the Tsunami Museum of Aceh. 16:00 Press visit to Lampu'u Mosques to hear testimonies from survivors of 2004 tsunami.   Thursday 14 November 13:30 Presentation of Banda Aceh Statement  14:30 Closing Press Conference   UNESCO stands at the forefront of tsunami resilience, leading initiatives in three critical areas: preparing coastal communities through the Tsunami Ready program, developing rapid warning systems for timely alerts, and advancing scientific knowledge of tsunamis. These efforts aim to protect the more than 700 million people living in vulnerable coastal zones and ensure communities are equipped to respond when it matters most.   Learn more Download the brochure "Tsunamis: alert, prepare and understand: 20 years of action"   Press contact François WIBAUX, f.wibaux@unesco.org, +33 (0)1 45 68 07 46   UNESCO Newsroom All our press releases   Social media

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CfPs: International Conference on Aligning Science-Technology-Innovation Indicators for Effective R&D Governance (STIiG) | 14-15 January, New Delhi

International Conference on Aligning Science-Technology-Innovation Indicators for Effective R&D Governance (STIiG)

14–15 January 2025

Organized by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, India

https://stiig.niscpr.res.in/

OBJECTIVES
The two-day conference intends to situate and bring together experts, policymakers, and scholars, researchers at one platform to discuss the emerging issues in contemporary research and challenges in the area of performance evaluation in R&D and governance. With this viewpoint, this conference is proposed to deliberate on the policy framework in the R&D governance system.

About The Conference
In contemporary R&D systems, research in basic and applied sciences, technology development and innovation, and their societal impact are the broad areas of concern. In particular, the emphasis is on promoting interdisciplinary research so that the S&T developments remain relevant and benefit society in the short and long term. Keeping this in the background, the efficient measurement of the R&D capacity and building effective R&D capability are the basic requisites for the R&D governance system.
For capacity measurement, the performance evaluation becomes imperative, and for capability development, a comprehensive foresight is needed. The exponential growth in emerging scientific and technological knowledge has led to various quantitative approaches to capture trends, insights, and undertake forecasting exercises. It has also opened new horizons in developing novel methods and practices in performance evaluations.
Big-data, sophisticated computational tools and techniques, blockchain, etc. are the new signatures of the quantitative approaches. Alternative approaches for evaluation such as altmetrics have added new dimensions to the performance evaluation.
With this standpoint, a two-day conference is planned to situate and bring together experts, policymakers, and scholars to discuss the emerging issues in contemporary methods, practices for performance evaluation, and foresight development in R&D and governance.

About the Organiser
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is India's largest scientific R&D organization, comprising 37 research institutes across the country. CSIR NIScPR (National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research) is one of the constituent research institutes of CSIR, which emerged from the merger of two CSIR institutions, CSIR-NISTADS and CSIR-NISCAIR, with a combined legacy of over 100 years. For capacity measurement, the performance evaluation becomes imperative, and for capability development, a comprehensive foresight is needed. The exponential growth in emerging scientific and technological knowledge has led to various quantitative approaches to capture trends, insights, and undertake forecasting exercises. It has also opened new horizons in developing novel methods and practices in performance evaluations. Big-data, sophisticated computational tools and techniques, blockchain, etc. are the new signatures of the quantitative approaches. Alternative approaches for evaluation such as altmetrics have added new dimensions to the performance evaluation. With this standpoint, a two-day conference is planned to situate and bring together experts, policymakers, and scholars to discuss the emerging issues in contemporary methods, practices for performance evaluation, and foresight development in R&D and governance. SVASTIK, aimed at communicating scientifically validated societal traditional knowledge and fostering an R&D temper for verifying traditional knowledge and practices. Compendium of CSIR technologies based on their Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale assessments. Livelihood creation for rural India through the deployment of CSIR technologies in collaboration with UNNAT Bharat Abhiyan and Vijanana Bharti (VIBHA). The KISAN SABHA-App for supply chain and freight transportation management systems for Indian farmers. Collective policy session series for policy advocacy through evidence-based research aligned to sustainable development goals. The institute has built its core competence in studies on various scientific indicators, measurement of S&T, technology assessment, and impact assessment. 

Conference Themes
Abstracts are invited in the following Themes:

• Methods, Approaches, and Practices in Performance Evaluation
• Open Science, Open Access & Open Source
• Measuring the Social Impact of R&D
• Connecting R&D and Social Media
• Foresight in R&D Governance

Call for Extended Abstracts
Extended Abstracts are invited from a presenter which represents their original works and is a comprehensive summary of a research paper with the background, objectives, methods, results and conclusion.
Extended Abstracts are invited for oral and poster presentations. The abstract should not exceed 700-800 words and should have the title followed by the name of the author(s), affiliation(s), and email address(es) of the corresponding author(s). The abstract should be typed in font Times New Roman (12pt). It may be submitted through the registration link.
Applicants should mention the abstract corresponding to one of the themes of the conference.

Important Dates:

• Last date for Submission of Extended Abstract: 16 November 2024
• Notification for Selected Extended Abstract: 22 November 2024
• Last date for Submission of Full Paper: 06 December 2024

Selected Extended Abstracts will be considered for inviting full-length papers which will be peer-reviewed and considered for publication in a special issue of CSIR-NIScPR journal "Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research" (JCR 0.7).

Further Details and Abstracts Submission

G20: UNESCO calls for greater gender equality in science

PRESS RELEASE   G20: UNESCO calls for greater gender equality in science   Paris, 28 October 2024 – A new report produced by UNESCO in collaboration with the G20 demonstrates the chronic under-representation of women in scientific studies and professions. The Organization calls on countries to take strong measures to reinforce gender equality in these fields as quickly as possible.   Download the report   "In the G20 countries, the proportion of women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics is plateauing at 22%. This situation undermines our collective ability to innovate and respond to the pressing challenges of our time, such as climate change and digital transformation. At Brazil's instigation, UNESCO has produced a report highlighting this situation and recommending a series of actions to finally move towards gender equality," said Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO.   Within the framework of the Women's Empowerment Working Group, which met for the first time during the Brazilian Presidency of the G20, and drawing on its mandate and expertise in the fields of education and science, UNESCO has sent G20 members the report "Changing the Equation", a comprehensive overview of the presence of women in STEM fields.   The report shows that the proportion of women working in STEM occupations has increased only slightly over fifteen years in G20 countries (22% in 2021, compared with 19% in 2005)as well as in many other regions of the world. The report also indicated when they do work in these fields, women face pay gaps that can be considerable, as well as limited opportunities for career advancement.   In the ten G20 countries for which data is available, the average salary of women working in STEM fields is at most 88% of that earned by men - in four countries it's even less than 75%. Scientific grants are a key financial resource for many researchers, yet in 2022 women accounted for just 37% of recipients in a sample of thirteen countries, including ten G20 members.   Gender inequalities are already apparent at school. Due to persistent gender bias and discrimination, women account for just 35% of STEM university graduates in G20 countries, even though they perform as well or better than men in terms of academic results. This proportion drops to 29% in information and communication technologies, and just 26% in engineering, manufacturing and construction. Additionally, over 40% of women studying STEM subjects say they have been victims of sexist behavior. To address this situation, UNESCO calls on G20 countries to adopt cross-cutting policies in favor of gender equality, not only by developing the aspirations of girls and women to pursue studies in STEM fields, but also by ensuring fair and equitable working conditions for young female graduates.   This means combating gender bias in teaching materials, providing gender-sensitive career advice, and creating supportive policies that enable women to reconcile work and family life without penalty, while ensuring that their work is recognized and compensated fairly.   Learn more Download the report About UNESCO   With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO has offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.   "Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed" – UNESCO Constitution, 1945.   More information: www.unesco.org   Press contact François WIBAUX, f.wibaux@unesco.org, +33 (0)1 45 68 07 46   UNESCO Newsroom All our press releases   Social media

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CfPs: SIS-JNU International Conference on "Reimagining the Global South: Opportunities and Challenges in India"

School of International Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

organises an International Conference on Reimiagining the Global South: Opportunities and Challenges for India

5-7 March 2025
Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

 

Call for Papers 

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

• Submission of Abstract: 10 November 2024
• Communication of Acceptance: 30 November 2024
• Payment of Registration Fee: 7 December 2024
• Submission of Full Papers: 31 January 2025
• Release of Conference Schedule: 28 February 2025

Event File

SIS_Conf_March2025.pdf

Press kit - 20 years after the 2004 Tsunami : What progress has been made? (brochure)

PRESS KIT   20 years after the 2004 Tsunami : What progress has been made? (brochure)   Paris, 25 October 2024 – Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, UNESCO is publishing a comprehensive brochure detailing global actions implemented under its coordination to improve tsunami preparedness and response across the world. For journalists planning to cover the story in December, this document provides crucial background information, case studies, experts and data.   Read the brochure: Tsunamis: alert, prepare and understand: 20 years of action   The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami killed over 228,000 people, making it one of the deadliest natural disasters in recent history. This tragedy served as a wake-up call, driving UNESCO to unite its Member States, scientists and communities worldwide in ensuring that at-risk populations are better protected than ever before.   Over the past two decades, as the United Nations' science Organization, UNESCO has coordinated global action to enhance tsunami preparedness, develop advanced early warning systems, and fortify coastal community resilience.   UNESCO and its partners have set up a Global Tsunami Warning System that spans the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean, Caribbean, and North-East Atlantic. This system integrates rapid detection technologies, seismic and sea-level monitoring, and real-time data sharing to ensure alerts reach coastal communities as swiftly as possible. Through these systems, UNESCO has bolstered the response capacity of coastal nations, reducing the response time in places from up to tens of minutes down to just few minutes today, saving countless lives and reducing the impacts of potential tsunamis.   UNESCO's work has emphasized extensive community preparedness through its Tsunami Ready initiative, which already involves 32 countries and aims to certify 100% of at-risk communities by 2030. This program includes public education, hazard mapping, evacuation planning, and annual simulation drills to strengthen awareness and readiness in vulnerable coastal areas.   In its commitment to advancing tsunami science, UNESCO has also invested in cutting-edge research, including seabed mapping, deep-ocean and buoy technologies, aswell as  hazard assessments that enhance our understanding of tsunami risks.   The 20th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami is an opportunity to call on States to continue efforts in supporting and funding for tsunami preparedness and education. UNESCO remains committed to safeguarding lives by ensuring that every vulnerable coastline is equipped with the knowledge, tools, and systems needed to face future tsunamis.   Learn more Read the brochure: Tsunamis: alert, prepare and understand: 20 years of action About UNESCO   With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO has offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.   "Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed" – UNESCO Constitution, 1945.   More information: www.unesco.org   Press contact François WIBAUX, f.wibaux@unesco.org, +33 (0)1 45 68 07 46   UNESCO Newsroom All our press releases   Social media

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