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Updated 07th February 2010

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LATEST NEWS

 

 
 

Call for Nomination: Science Planning Group on Human Health and Wellbeing in Urban Environment

ICSU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific is in the process of establishing a Science Planning Group on Urban Health and Well-Being. ...

 
 

Call for Application: International Workshop on “Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Urban Development Planning for Asian Coastal Cities”

 The International Workshop on “Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and ...

 
 

2nd World Conference on Research Integrity: Leadership Challanges and Responses

Research is a global enterprise that requires public confidence to thrive. Maintaning high standards for integrity in research presents ...


 

Engage in the Green Energy Simulations free web seminar

This webinar will demonstrate some of the many applications where Green Energy Simulations are crucial to engineering success. ...


 

Announcement of 2010 SCOR General Meeting and Call for Working Group Proposals

The XXXth SCOR General Meeting will take place in Toulouse, France on 14-16 September 2010. The French SCOR Committee will convene ...


 

Earth System Visioning Process: Grand Challenges in Global Sustainability Research: A Systems Approach to Research Priorities for the Decade

Year 2009, ICSU launched the Earth system visioning process to engage the scientific community to explore options and ...


 

First announcement: IMBER IMBIZO II “Integrating biogeochemistry and ecosystems in a changing ocean: Regional comparisons”

IMBER is an IGBP-SCOR project focusing on ocean biogeochemical cycles and ecosystems research. The goal of IMBER ...


 

2nd World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI) Planning Committee Meets in January in Singapore

The Planning Committee Meeting of the 2nd World Conference on Research Integrity (2WCRI) will be held on 5th January 2010, Tuesday at Nanyang Executive Centre ...


 

Vacancy in Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) : Executive Director

IRDR is an exciting decade-long, internationally integrated, all-hazards research programme bringing together the talents of the natural, social, medical and ...


 

Newsletter: WRCP on Climate Research

 World Climate Research Programme (WRCP) released its WRCP News 16 and emphasized four main section. The first section is Science Highlights consist of ...


 

Vacancy in Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) : Executive Officer

SCAR is a body of the International Council for Science (ICSU) and is also registered as a UK Company and Charity. It facilitates and coordinates Antarctic ...


 

DFID New Funding for Ecosystem Services and Poverty Alleviation Research

The Department for International Development (DFID), the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) ...


 

8th Meeting of ICSU Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific

The Science Council of Japan (SCJ) will host the 8th Meeting of ICSU Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific. It will take place in Hayama, ...


  Report: 3rd ICSU Regional Consultation for Asia & the Pacific

The 3rd ICSU Regional Consultation for Asia and the Pacific was hosted by the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies of Universiti Sains Malaysia ...

  3rd ICSU Regional Consultation in Asia and the Pacific

The International Council for Science (I CSU), Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) will hold its 3rd Regional Consultation in Asia and the Pacific ...

 

Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) consultation

The IUCN is conducting a survey in collaboration with other partners, through which it seeks the perspectives of the scientific community and broader civil society ...


 

WFI International Fellowship Program - Term: 6-12 months - Applications accepted year-round.  

The WFI Fellowship brings professionals in natural resources to conduct a practical research project at the World Forestry Center. ...


 

3rd ICSU Regional Consultation in Asia and the Pacific

ICSU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) will organize the 3rd ICSU Regional Consultation in Asia and the Pacific on ...


Science Plan on Sustainable Energy

Substantial effort is needed to explore sustainable sources of energy if we are to maintain present standards of living in the developed countries ...

ICSU ROAP’s 2008 Annual Report

ICSU Regional Office Asia Pacific’s 2008 Annual Report is now available. Click on the link below to view.


Humans, Ecosystems and Well-being

The ICSU-UNESCO-UNU report on Ecosystem Change and Human Well-being is now available. This provides the rationale for ...

DIVERSITAS's electronic newsletter

The latest electronic newsletter of DIVERSITAS the international programme of biodiversity science is downloadable from the following site.



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CITIES AT RISK: Developing Adaptive Capacity for Climate Change in Asia’s Coastal Megacities

The East West Center (EWC) and the global change SysTem for Analysis Research and Training (START), together with a number of partners including ...


 

ICSU-funded Spring School: Fluid Mechanics and Geophysics of Environmental Hazards.

This is to announce the ICSU-funded Spring School on the subject "Fluid Mechanics and Geophysics of Environmental Hazards” that will be held from 19th April to 2nd ...


International Conference on Indian Ocean Tropical Cyclones and Climate Change
Date: 8 - 11 March 2009

The Conference will bring together leading experts, from both research and operational meteorological environments. The event aims to be a first step towards ...



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6 th Meeting of ICSU Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific

The 6 th Meeting of ICSU Regional Committee for Asia and the Pacific was convened on 26-27 November 2008 in Guilin, China. ...

   

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3rd Meeting of ICSU ROAP Science Planning Group on Sustainable Energy in Kuala Lumpur

The 3 RD Meeting of ICSU ROAP Science Planning Group on Sustainable Energy was held in Kuala Lumpur on 14 and 15 November 2008. ...


4th Malaysian International Seminar on Antarctica

The 4th Malaysian International Seminar on Antarctica (MISA4) is a biennial event which brings together researchers from various polar and ...


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ICSU ROAP SPG on Ecosystem Change Meets in Kuala Lumpur

The ICSU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Science Planning Group (SPG) on Ecosystem Change met in Kuala Lumpur on 16 and 17 October 2008 ...


  Seminar: Sustainability and Human Well Being: Can We Meet the Challenge ?

Professor Kamaljit Bawa, Distinguished Professor, Department of Biology, University of Massachusetts, Boston and founder of the Ashoka Trust for ...
   
Hazards and disasters science plans for Asia and the Pacific

ICSU ROAP released today two science plans for work in hazards and disasters in Asia and the Pacific. The first, Science Plan on Hazards and Disasters ...

 

Ecosystem Change and Human Well-being – Research and Monitoring Priorities Based on the Findings of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment

The ICSU-UNESCO-UNU ad hoc Group on follow-up activities to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA) was tasked with developing a science agenda ...



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Strengthening ties with the National Member from the Philippines

ICSU ROAP visited the National Research Council of Philippines (NRCP http://www.nrcp.dost.gov.ph/ ) on 19 October 2008 to follow-up on earlier discussions ....



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ICSU ROAP meets Lao PDR National Science Council (NSC)

 The National Science Council of Lao PDR was established in 2002 to promote the development of scientific research activities in Laos. ....


 

Invitation to participate: Spring School on Fluid Mechanics and Geophysics of Environmental Hazards (19 Apr – 2 May 2009)

The Spring School on Fluid Mechanics and Geophysics of Environmental Hazards that will teach the mechanical fundamentals of geophysical ....


  The 3rd UNEP Eco-Peace Leadership Program Participants Recruitment

The UNEP Eco-Peace Leadership Center is offering a year-long Program to enhance international cooperation in the field of the environment ....

  ICSU Statement on publication practices and the role of peer review in research assessment

Progress in science, and confidence in the scientific process, depends on the accuracy and reliability of the scientific literature. This in turn depends on the rigour of the manuscript review process. In addition to ensuring the quality of scientific publications, independent peer review is also a critical part of the evaluation process for both individual scientists and research institutes. Some of the policies and practices currently being adopted by scientific institutions and journal publishers may inadvertently be undermining the integrity of the scientific literature. This is compounded by the uncritical use of publication metrics, as a replacement for independent peer-review, in evaluating scientific performance. Download

 

Announcement: The 11 th Pacific Science Inter-Congress in conjunction with 2 nd Symposium on French Research in the Pacific

France, French Polynesia, and the Pacific Science Association announced the 11th Pacific Science Inter-Congress, which is oriented around ....


 

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity

“The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity is about addressing “the value of nature” challenge, and making a comprehensive and compelling economic case for ....


 

Programmes of BICTAM for 2008-2010

The Beijing International Center for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (BICTAM) announced its programmes for 2008-2010. The programmes include two symposia and two summer courses in 2008, ....


ICSU ROAP SCIENCE PLANNING GROUP ON SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MEETS IN KUALA LUMPUR

The Science Planning Group on Sustainable Energy met in Kuala Lumpur on 23 and 24 April 2008. It is the third Science Planning Group established by ICSU ROAP. ....


  Malaysia Sub-Global Assessment : Scoping and Design Workshop

The Malaysian Sub-Global Assessment (SGA) Scoping and Design Workshop was held on 14 – 15 April 2008 in Kuala Lumpur. The meeting aimed to highlight the practical experience of ....

 

APFED Showcase Programme 2008

Asia Pacific Forum for Environment and Development (APFED) is a regional group of eminent experts that aims to address critical issues facing Asia and the Pacific region and to propose new models for sustainable development. To promote sustainable development in the region, APFED launched the APFED Showcase Programme as one of the main activities. The Programme is supported by the Ministry of Environment Japan.

The APFED Showcase Programme, grants up to US$ 30,000 to Asia Pacific projects that demonstrate innovative approaches. This year we are pleased to announce another round of proposals selection to be endorsed by the Programme.

Further information such as eligibility, how to apply, and proposal format can be obtained from the following websites:

The completed proposals should be e-mailed to: websites:

Deadline: 31 May 2008

 

 

ICSU ROAP HOST MA SUB-GLOBAL ASSESSMENT MEETINGS

ICSU ROAP has just completed co-hosting three meetings related to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Sub-Global Follow-up Programme, as part of the activation of its work in its ecosystems priority area ....


  Roundtable Discussion On Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Sub-Global Follow-Up In Malaysia - 11 March 2008

ICSU ROAP and its partners the United Nations University Institute of Advanced Studies (UNU IAS), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI) and ....

Sixth Continent Initiative Fellowships (6CI)

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), a subsidiary body of ICSU, has announced the launch of its 2008-09 Fellowship programme. This year ....


 

The Second GEOSS Asia-Pacific Symposium, 14 – 16 April 2008

Announcement

The 2nd GEOSS AP Symposium is being organized by the GEO Secretariat with the support of the government of Japan , and its goal is to exchange information and enhance common understanding for realizing ....


 

Opportunities at UNEP ECO-PEACE Leadership Centre

The UNEP Eco-Peace Leadership Center (EPLC) invites individuals from government and civil society organizations to apply to attend training programmes that should help them find solutions to environmental problems....


IUTAM Vice President visits ICSU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific

The Vice President of the International Union for Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (IUTAM), Emeritus Professor Keith Moffat ( University of Cambridge ), visited the ....


ICSU HOLDS REGIONAL CONSULTATION ON SCIENCE PLANS FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC

ICSU is holding a 2-day Regional Consultation to define the scope of its work in the short (3 years) and medium-term (6 years) in its priority areas. These are in: ....


SEISMOLOGIST WINS KYOTO PRIZE FOR WORK ON EARTHQUAKES

Emeritus Professor Dr. Hiroo Kanamori has been named the winner of the 2007 Kyoto Prize in the basic sciences category for his work on earthquakes....



CSTAM CELEBRATES GOLDEN JUBILEE

The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (CSTAM) celebrated in Beijing recently, 50 years of its formation. In conjunction with this, the Society held its 2007 Congress on...


 

UNEP-ROAP GUIDE TO FUNDING SOURCES FOR BIODIVERSITY PROJECTS

The UNEP Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) has just released an updated guide to funding sources available for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem studies. These include inter alia  funding sources for projects, awards, research grants, bilateral funding sources, and scholarships.


SRI LANKA PLANS ICSU NATIONAL COMMITTEE

The National Science Foundation (NSF) of Sri Lanka moves ahead in its plans to establish a National Committee of ICSU in Sri Lanka . The Hon. Minister of Science and Technology, Professor Tissa Vitarana, launched the NSF initiated Workshop to Establish an ICSU National Committee in Colombo on Friday 10 August 2007. ...


 

Detection of human influence on twentieth-century precipitation trends

Humans are responsible for the global changes in rainfall observed over the past few decades. The research was published last week in the journal Nature (26 July). ...


SCIENCE PLANNING GROUP ON ECOSYSTEM APPROACH MEETS IN KUALA LUMPUR

The ICSU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) Science Planning Group on Ecosystem Approach in Water Management and Food Systems met in Kuala Lumpur on 16 and 17 July to plan the agenda for research in Asia and the Pacific. ...

Regional Office Science Planning Group on Hazards and Disasters Meet in Kuala Lumpur

The newly established Science Planning Group on Hazards and Disasters of the ICSU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific met in Kuala Lumpur to plan the agenda for a programme on hazards and disasters in Asia and the Pacific on 4 and 5 June 2007. ...