Using scientific approaches, Congolese chemist Kalulu Taba, the only TWAS Fellow in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, hopes to drive scientific innovation and to set up a science academy in his country.
A CAS-TWAS-WMO Forum in Beijing, next September, will investigate from a multidisciplinary point of view the importance of water-terrestrial ecosystem interactions.
After serving for ten years in the Tanzanian government, TWAS Fellow Evelyne Mbede is going back to research and teaching. But she urges that researchers be given a stronger role in global policy decisions.
To develop a culture of innovation, the Sabah Al Ahmad Center for Giftedness and Creativity gives special attention to Kuwait's top students. The goal: a bright future for all.
Sebbene ancora in una fase sperimentale, la geoingegneria solare potrebbe rappresentare un valido aiuto per ridurre i danni dei cambiamenti climatici. Ma a guidare le ricerche e ad approfondire i pro e i contro della tecnologia dovrebbero essere i paesi in via di sviluppo, per restare al passo nell'agenda globale delle priorità .
Scientists from the developing world who want to explore how climate change impacts locally may apply for a TWAS/SRM Governance Initiative grant.
Solar radiation management is a controversial idea for reducing some impacts of climate change. A new commentary in Nature says developing countries face the most risk from climate change, and so should be central to geoengineering research.
A new report shows how TWAS, OWSD, IAP and other Italian science institutions contribute to the growth of scientific research, education and expertise in Africa.
Un rapporto pubblicato per il Ministero degli affari esteri italiano sottolinea il ruolo che TWAS, OWSD, IAP e altri istituti scientifici italiani hanno nello sviluppo scientifico, dell'istruzione superiore e della formazione in Africa.
The new TWAS Online Directory gives unprecedented global visibility to TWAS Fellows and Young Affiliates. With powerful search tools and infographics, the Directory will be a useful tool for policymakers, journalists and others.