Science, communication, aid and diplomacy - SciDev.Net: "Science, communication, aid and diplomacy
David Dickson
16 July 2010 | EN | ES | 中文
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Negotiations must be informed, not driven, by science
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Helping developing countries communicate and use science is essential to international aid and diplomacy.
The biggest single factor limiting developing countries' potential for achieving sustainable economic growth — or even attaining the Millennium Development Goals — is their ability to access and apply the fruits of modern science and technology.
This statement is more complex than it sounds. There are, for example, many political and economic obstacles to accessing science and technology. And even if access is granted, using science and technology effectively and adapting knowledge to local conditions remains challenging."
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Diplomacy - Themes - The Royal Society
Diplomacy - Themes - The Royal Society: "Scientists and diplomats don’t make for obvious bedfellows. While science is in the business of uncovering truth, Sir Henry Wootton, the 17th century diplomat, famously defined the ambassador as 'an honest man sent to lie abroad for the good of his country'. But many aspects of foreign policy have scientific components. Science can act as a source of 'soft power' by improving a country’s influence on the international stage. And the networks of cooperation that underpin science are ideally placed to broker solutions to global problems."
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Science, communication, aid and diplomacy - SciDev.Net
Science, communication, aid and diplomacy - SciDev.Net: "Science, communication, aid and diplomacy
David Dickson
16 July 2010
Negotiations must be informed, not driven, by science
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Helping developing countries communicate and use science is essential to international aid and diplomacy.
The biggest single factor limiting developing countries' potential for achieving sustainable economic growth — or even attaining the Millennium Development Goals — is their ability to access and apply the fruits of modern science and technology.
This statement is more complex than it sounds. There are, for example, many political and economic obstacles to accessing science and technology. And even if access is granted, using science and technology effectively and adapting knowledge to local conditions remains challenging."
David Dickson
16 July 2010
Negotiations must be informed, not driven, by science
Flickr/UN Climate Talks
Helping developing countries communicate and use science is essential to international aid and diplomacy.
The biggest single factor limiting developing countries' potential for achieving sustainable economic growth — or even attaining the Millennium Development Goals — is their ability to access and apply the fruits of modern science and technology.
This statement is more complex than it sounds. There are, for example, many political and economic obstacles to accessing science and technology. And even if access is granted, using science and technology effectively and adapting knowledge to local conditions remains challenging."
Clinton puts science at heart of US development strategy - SciDev.Net
Clinton puts science at heart of US development strategy - SciDev.Net: "Clinton puts science at heart of US development strategy
Yojana Sharma
16 July 2010 | EN | ES | 中文
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Hillary Clinton: 'A friend of science'
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Moves by the the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to put science, technology and innovation firmly at the centre of its aid efforts have been enthusiastically endorsed by a rousing speech from secretary of state Hillary Clinton, in which she described herself as 'a friend of science'.
'Innovation, science [and] technology must again become fundamental components of how we conduct development work,' Clinton told a high-level meeting of international development and science experts in Washington DC this week (14 July)."
Yojana Sharma
16 July 2010 | EN | ES | 中文
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Hillary Clinton: 'A friend of science'
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Moves by the the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to put science, technology and innovation firmly at the centre of its aid efforts have been enthusiastically endorsed by a rousing speech from secretary of state Hillary Clinton, in which she described herself as 'a friend of science'.
'Innovation, science [and] technology must again become fundamental components of how we conduct development work,' Clinton told a high-level meeting of international development and science experts in Washington DC this week (14 July)."
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Development aid must target knowledge | Tshikululu Social Investments
Development aid must target knowledge | Tshikululu Social Investments: "But the neglect of knowledge, in development cooperation with sub-Saharan African countries, can jeopardise the impact of development cooperation in the targeted areas, said Maassen at a recent colloquium in Oslo on Higher Education and Economic Development in Africa: Findings and implications for development aid, hosted by the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, NORAD.
“The long term agenda of donor countries is broad social development in the recipient countries, but this is in conflict with donor demands for short term impact and reporting deadlines,” argued Maassen. The consequence is that where development aid finds its way into universities, it does so in forms that do not contribute to sustained development of the academic core of the institution."
“The long term agenda of donor countries is broad social development in the recipient countries, but this is in conflict with donor demands for short term impact and reporting deadlines,” argued Maassen. The consequence is that where development aid finds its way into universities, it does so in forms that do not contribute to sustained development of the academic core of the institution."
New Prospect for Space Arms Control / ISN
New Prospect for Space Arms Control / ISN: "Obama’s space policy emphasizes international cooperation in scientific research and commercial use of space. National security receives somewhat less importance and has been limited to defense and intelligence operations. This differs from the 2006 space policy, which considered space an important tool to advance US foreign policy objectives and did not oppose the idea of space weaponization.
The so-called Rumsfeld Space Commission Report, which had a strong influence on the 2006 National Space Policy, ascribed orbital weapons significant importance that would provide the US with an extraordinary advantage in military conflicts. The Commission also came to the conclusion that it is a “virtual certainty” that there will be a military conflict in space in the future and urged America to pursue superior space capabilities."
The so-called Rumsfeld Space Commission Report, which had a strong influence on the 2006 National Space Policy, ascribed orbital weapons significant importance that would provide the US with an extraordinary advantage in military conflicts. The Commission also came to the conclusion that it is a “virtual certainty” that there will be a military conflict in space in the future and urged America to pursue superior space capabilities."
Germany merges its International Development Cooperation
Germany merges its International Development Cooperation: "Merging Germany's Aid agencies
Jul 8, 2010
The German cabinet adopted on July 7, 2010 a detailed plan to merge the government's three separate foreign-aid agencies into one, a move seen as likely to save administrative costs.
Aid Minister Dirk Niebel said after the cabinet meeting that he was still committed to Germany spending 0.7 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) annually on development aid by 2015.
German project: use of solar energy
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But Berlin's federal budget plan, also released Wednesday, says that resources allocated after 2012 are 'not sufficient' to reach this goal. Currently German aid is about 0.4 per cent of GDP. US aid is less than 0.2 per cent of GDP."
Jul 8, 2010
The German cabinet adopted on July 7, 2010 a detailed plan to merge the government's three separate foreign-aid agencies into one, a move seen as likely to save administrative costs.
Aid Minister Dirk Niebel said after the cabinet meeting that he was still committed to Germany spending 0.7 per cent of its gross domestic product (GDP) annually on development aid by 2015.
German project: use of solar energy
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Minister Niebel examines a German project on the use of solar energy in South Africa
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But Berlin's federal budget plan, also released Wednesday, says that resources allocated after 2012 are 'not sufficient' to reach this goal. Currently German aid is about 0.4 per cent of GDP. US aid is less than 0.2 per cent of GDP."
KOICA to Bring Solar Power to Developing Nations | Korea IT Times
KOICA to Bring Solar Power to Developing Nations | Korea IT Times: "KOICA to Bring Solar Power to Developing Nations
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
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Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has begun its assistance of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the developing nations of Mongolia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Djibouti.
The official in KOICA's climate change division revealed in late June that Daegu City Gas, Daesung Global Network, Green Asia, Dongshin Engineering & Consultants had concluded two-year contracts with Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Mongolia and Djibouti. 'The PV project will take off from Ethiopia and Mongolia by the second half of this year at the earliest and proceed gradually to other countries.'"
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
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Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has begun its assistance of solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the developing nations of Mongolia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Djibouti.
The official in KOICA's climate change division revealed in late June that Daegu City Gas, Daesung Global Network, Green Asia, Dongshin Engineering & Consultants had concluded two-year contracts with Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Mongolia and Djibouti. 'The PV project will take off from Ethiopia and Mongolia by the second half of this year at the earliest and proceed gradually to other countries.'"
Monday, July 19, 2010
Tips for survival in the deep end of international project communications
Tips for survival in the deep end of international project communications: "Tips for survival in the deep end of international project communications
by Francis on July 18, 2010
Probably the most common way international projects develop their communications plans is through the simple trial and error of starting a project with an international, virtual team component with no different communications planning than would occur in a single country, co located team methodology."
by Francis on July 18, 2010
Probably the most common way international projects develop their communications plans is through the simple trial and error of starting a project with an international, virtual team component with no different communications planning than would occur in a single country, co located team methodology."
Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize � mbt shoes kisumu black sandal unisex free
Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize � mbt shoes kisumu black sandal unisex free: "Obama Wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Committee has interrupted the president’s meditations on whether to escalate the war in Afghanistan by awarding him the Peace Prize. The committee cited Obama’s “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples” and especially his “vision of and work for a ghd iv pink styler world without nuclear weapons.” —PZS"
The Nobel Committee has interrupted the president’s meditations on whether to escalate the war in Afghanistan by awarding him the Peace Prize. The committee cited Obama’s “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples” and especially his “vision of and work for a ghd iv pink styler world without nuclear weapons.” —PZS"
Science and Innovation
Science and Innovation: "Science and Innovation
Welcome to the web pages of the China Science and Innovation Network team, part of the UK’s science and innovation network in 25 countries.
We facilitate collaboration in science, innovation and its application to global challenges such as health, climate change and food security, bringing together expertise in science, policy and diplomacy."
Welcome to the web pages of the China Science and Innovation Network team, part of the UK’s science and innovation network in 25 countries.
We facilitate collaboration in science, innovation and its application to global challenges such as health, climate change and food security, bringing together expertise in science, policy and diplomacy."
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
YONHAP NEWS
YONHAP NEWS: "(LEAD) S. Korea to increase int'l R&D efforts to help fuel industrial competitiveness
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will push to increase international research and development (R&D) efforts in the coming years to help fuel its industrial competitiveness, the government said Tuesday."
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will push to increase international research and development (R&D) efforts in the coming years to help fuel its industrial competitiveness, the government said Tuesday."
Work Together for an Even Better Future of China-EU Relations - New Europe
Work Together for an Even Better Future of China-EU Relations - New Europe: "The release of the China Edition by New Europe comes at an opportune moment, opening a new window for the readers to know more about China. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the trend towards a multi-polar world and economic globalization has gathered momentum. Meanwhile, the world has seen an increasing number of global challenges. Countries are now living in a global village and their destinies are bonded. Therefore, cooperation based on equality and mutual benefit is both the call of history and the option for all countries.
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There’s Not Only Disunion in the Mediterranean - Heartland - Limes
There’s Not Only Disunion in the Mediterranean - Heartland - Limes: "There’s Not Only Disunion in the Mediterranean
by Mario Rino Me
Frozen conflicts, unsolved crisis and enduring disputes still affect large parts of the Mare Nostrum, making them unsafe. But the growing interdependence of coastal states makes it possible to ease the tensions. The EU should have a say.
The Mare Nostrum still holds a negative reputation as a result of its security track. In fact a variety of frozen conflicts, unresolved crisis and enduring disputes, have made it one of the main areas of concern. As a consequence many writings on this subject reflect a view stemming from the above sketched geopolitical perspective. Yet, they give us only a part of today’s snapshot, in keeping with today’s media, where synthesis and emotional images are at a premium. Actually the recent history of the Mediterranean shows that the (few) good news are often overshadowed by the more frequent bad news. Therefore, I’ll try to provide you with a broader view and to demonstrate that the glass is half full."
by Mario Rino Me
Frozen conflicts, unsolved crisis and enduring disputes still affect large parts of the Mare Nostrum, making them unsafe. But the growing interdependence of coastal states makes it possible to ease the tensions. The EU should have a say.
The Mare Nostrum still holds a negative reputation as a result of its security track. In fact a variety of frozen conflicts, unresolved crisis and enduring disputes, have made it one of the main areas of concern. As a consequence many writings on this subject reflect a view stemming from the above sketched geopolitical perspective. Yet, they give us only a part of today’s snapshot, in keeping with today’s media, where synthesis and emotional images are at a premium. Actually the recent history of the Mediterranean shows that the (few) good news are often overshadowed by the more frequent bad news. Therefore, I’ll try to provide you with a broader view and to demonstrate that the glass is half full."
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Local News | For Seattle biologist from South Africa, science is a political act | Seattle Times Newspaper
Local News | For Seattle biologist from South Africa, science is a political act | Seattle Times Newspaper: "'I find it pretty sad that a virus is doing what apartheid wasn't able to do,' he said. 'It's extremely ironic that here in Africa's renaissance suddenly you've got a virus that is basically decimating the place. I feel both positive and discouraged at some level.'"
A New Way to Change the World - Peter Singer — THE MARK
A New Way to Change the World - Peter Singer — THE MARK: "Grand Challenges Canada will bring scientific innovation to the developing world to solve urgent health problems.
The G8 meeting in Huntsville has focused attention on fighting disease and improving health in the developing world, where close to eight million children die each year before their fifth birthday. The challenges of global health also represent an opportunity for Canadians to contribute to a healthier world by bringing the best in science and innovation to international development assistance.
This is why the creation of Grand Challenges Canada is important. It represents a new way in which Canadians can help create a better world, using some of our wealth, knowledge, and human energy to find new solutions to the costly and debilitating diseases that destroy lives, break up families, weaken economies, and impose costly burdens in the developing world."
The G8 meeting in Huntsville has focused attention on fighting disease and improving health in the developing world, where close to eight million children die each year before their fifth birthday. The challenges of global health also represent an opportunity for Canadians to contribute to a healthier world by bringing the best in science and innovation to international development assistance.
This is why the creation of Grand Challenges Canada is important. It represents a new way in which Canadians can help create a better world, using some of our wealth, knowledge, and human energy to find new solutions to the costly and debilitating diseases that destroy lives, break up families, weaken economies, and impose costly burdens in the developing world."
Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi meets Korean Minister of Education and KCCI representatives | Financiarul
Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi meets Korean Minister of Education and KCCI representatives | Financiarul: "Romanian Foreign Minister Teodor Baconschi meets Korean Minister of Education and KCCI representatives
8 Iulie 2010
Information in English
Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodor Baconschi on Wednesday, the last day of his official visit to Seoul, met South Korean Minister of Education, Science and Technology Ahn Byong-man, informs a press release sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE).
The two officials exchanged opinions of the reform and modernization of the education system and identified new means of amplifying the bilateral cooperation in science and technology. On this occasion they presented the activity and goals of the Presidential Council for Future and Vision, which is chaired by the South Korean interlocutor and meant for designing the main coordinates of the long-term development of the Republic of Korea."
8 Iulie 2010
Information in English
Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs Teodor Baconschi on Wednesday, the last day of his official visit to Seoul, met South Korean Minister of Education, Science and Technology Ahn Byong-man, informs a press release sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE).
The two officials exchanged opinions of the reform and modernization of the education system and identified new means of amplifying the bilateral cooperation in science and technology. On this occasion they presented the activity and goals of the Presidential Council for Future and Vision, which is chaired by the South Korean interlocutor and meant for designing the main coordinates of the long-term development of the Republic of Korea."
Iran to host Islamic nanotech center
Iran to host Islamic nanotech center: "Iran to host Islamic nanotech center
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The head of the Iranian Materials and Energy Research Center says the Nanotechnology Network for the Islamic countries will be established in Iran.
'The permanent committee of science and technology cooperation for the Organization of Islamic Conference met in Iran and agreed to establish the center,' Ali Asghar Tofigh was quoted by IRNA as saying.
'The Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) is designated as the main national hub for the network and the decision will elevate the activities and capacities of the center,” he added."
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The head of the Iranian Materials and Energy Research Center says the Nanotechnology Network for the Islamic countries will be established in Iran.
'The permanent committee of science and technology cooperation for the Organization of Islamic Conference met in Iran and agreed to establish the center,' Ali Asghar Tofigh was quoted by IRNA as saying.
'The Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) is designated as the main national hub for the network and the decision will elevate the activities and capacities of the center,” he added."
Future of Life- Evolutionary Thrashing and Social Chaos
Future of Life- Evolutionary Thrashing and Social Chaos: "It will require the rapid creation and strengthening of common frameworks for managing commerce, finance, economics, education, science and technology- including the management of energy, food, water and air quality on a world-wide scale. This has already begun on a regional basis with the strengthening of the European Union and on a global basis since the recent financial melt-down with the creation of the G20.
In other words, it will demand achieving an excruciatingly fine balance between continuing to encourage the creativity, innovation and development that drives our civilization and the risk of social overreach, with the potential to implode it. Only global commitment and good will by all populations on the planet can achieve this resolution."
In other words, it will demand achieving an excruciatingly fine balance between continuing to encourage the creativity, innovation and development that drives our civilization and the risk of social overreach, with the potential to implode it. Only global commitment and good will by all populations on the planet can achieve this resolution."
Iran-ASEAN Business: Iran to host Islamic nanotech center
Iran-ASEAN Business: Iran to host Islamic nanotech center: "Iran to host Islamic nanotech center
The head of the Iranian Materials and Energy Research Center says the Nanotechnology Network for the Islamic countries will be established in Iran.
'The permanent committee of science and technology cooperation for the Organization of Islamic Conference met in Iran and agreed to establish the center,' Ali Asghar Tofigh was quoted by IRNA as saying."
The head of the Iranian Materials and Energy Research Center says the Nanotechnology Network for the Islamic countries will be established in Iran.
'The permanent committee of science and technology cooperation for the Organization of Islamic Conference met in Iran and agreed to establish the center,' Ali Asghar Tofigh was quoted by IRNA as saying."
US visas pose 'pervasive problem' - Job Trends - Careers - Tech - The Times of India
US visas pose 'pervasive problem' - Job Trends - Careers - Tech - The Times of India: "Visa-big.jpg
Visa norms
WASHINGTON: A day after India raised the issue of visas for Indian professionals and skilled workers, a senior US official acknowledged that visas posed an 'appallingly pervasive problem' in science and technology cooperation.
'Visas have been an appallingly pervasive problem in science and technology cooperation,' said Dr John P Holdren, advisor to the US president on science and technology, Thursday.
'We need to streamline visa procedures and we have made considerable achievements already in the Obama administration,' Holdren said at the inauguration of first US-India Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation."
Visa norms
WASHINGTON: A day after India raised the issue of visas for Indian professionals and skilled workers, a senior US official acknowledged that visas posed an 'appallingly pervasive problem' in science and technology cooperation.
'Visas have been an appallingly pervasive problem in science and technology cooperation,' said Dr John P Holdren, advisor to the US president on science and technology, Thursday.
'We need to streamline visa procedures and we have made considerable achievements already in the Obama administration,' Holdren said at the inauguration of first US-India Joint Commission on Science and Technology Cooperation."
Friday, July 9, 2010
House of Wisdom
House of Wisdom: "One year after Obama's 'new beginning'
Obama.jpgSlightly more than one year ago, US president Barack Obama visited Cairo, Egypt, to give his historic speech, widely seen as an outreach effort to Muslim-majority countries around the world.
As he stood in the fabled, gold-adorned grand hall of Cairo University, one of the oldest secular universities in the region, Obama gave a rousing speech, with several promises to Muslims around the world.
Many of these promises remain unfilled or largely ignored today. But to me, and most of the science community in the region, the most important promise the US president made that day was related to increasing science dialogue, outreach and exchange between the US and Islamic countries.
So one year later, where do we stand on that pivotal promise? What are the hits and misses?"
Obama.jpgSlightly more than one year ago, US president Barack Obama visited Cairo, Egypt, to give his historic speech, widely seen as an outreach effort to Muslim-majority countries around the world.
As he stood in the fabled, gold-adorned grand hall of Cairo University, one of the oldest secular universities in the region, Obama gave a rousing speech, with several promises to Muslims around the world.
Many of these promises remain unfilled or largely ignored today. But to me, and most of the science community in the region, the most important promise the US president made that day was related to increasing science dialogue, outreach and exchange between the US and Islamic countries.
So one year later, where do we stand on that pivotal promise? What are the hits and misses?"
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Second Science with Africa Conference Sets out Innovation as a Centerpiece of the Development Agenda
Second Science with Africa Conference Sets out Innovation as a Centerpiece of the Development Agenda: "Second Science with Africa Conference Sets out Innovation as a Centerpiece of the Development Agenda PDF Print E-mail
Written by solomon
Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:02
ECA Press Release No. 50/2010
Addis Ababa, 28 June 2010 (ECA) - The Second Science with Africa Conference (SWA II) ended 25th June 2010, after three days of intense discussions, with the adoption of a set of groundbreaking recommendations on how African countries can leverage science and technology to carry their development agenda forward.
The SWA II charted concrete steps towards improving the living conditions of Africans, through innovative ideas based on science and technology. The Conference was convened by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Union Commission (AUC), UNESCO and other partners under the theme: “Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship”."
Written by solomon
Wednesday, 30 June 2010 12:02
ECA Press Release No. 50/2010
Addis Ababa, 28 June 2010 (ECA) - The Second Science with Africa Conference (SWA II) ended 25th June 2010, after three days of intense discussions, with the adoption of a set of groundbreaking recommendations on how African countries can leverage science and technology to carry their development agenda forward.
The SWA II charted concrete steps towards improving the living conditions of Africans, through innovative ideas based on science and technology. The Conference was convened by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), the African Union Commission (AUC), UNESCO and other partners under the theme: “Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship”."
Science and Innovation Network | Policies | BIS
Science and Innovation Network | Policies | BIS: "Science and Innovation Network
The Science and Innovation Network (SIN) is a network of UK national and locally engaged staff, that are based in UK Embassies and Consulates abroad.
The Network’s purpose wide ranging, and involves science diplomacy and fostering collaboration in science and innovation. In brief SIN’s work can be summarised as:
* Promoting UK scientific expertise internationally
* Strengthening UK innovation
* Informing effective policymaking and leadership
* Using science and innovation to influence key bodies abroad"
The Science and Innovation Network (SIN) is a network of UK national and locally engaged staff, that are based in UK Embassies and Consulates abroad.
The Network’s purpose wide ranging, and involves science diplomacy and fostering collaboration in science and innovation. In brief SIN’s work can be summarised as:
* Promoting UK scientific expertise internationally
* Strengthening UK innovation
* Informing effective policymaking and leadership
* Using science and innovation to influence key bodies abroad"
L’Ambassade de Grande-Bretagne en France David Clary blogs on the "Science diplomacy" conference in Paris, 29 June 2010
L’Ambassade de Grande-Bretagne en France David Clary blogs on the "Science diplomacy" conference in Paris, 29 June 2010: "Lorna gave the first presentation and described the Royal Society publication 'New Frontiers in Science Diplomacy' that was published earlier in the year. She also described other recent Royal Society publications ranging from Geoengineering to Islamic Science that also link to Science Diplomacy. In the discussion it was clear that those present were impressed with all the RS activity in this area."
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