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WSF Steering Committee for ‘Science for Peace’
Jordan’s preparations to host the 8th World Science Forum (WSF) in November 2017 gathered pace in Brussels today with the first meeting of the WSF Steering Committee. Chaired by HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan, participants discussed the Forum’s theme of Science for Peace and its relevance to Middle Eastern and global science.
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Over 900 Science leaders form over 100 countries gather at World Science Forum Budapest
At the Opening Ceremony of World Science Forum 2015 a panel of global thought-leaders declared renewed intent to fight poverty and promote just, equitable and inclusive social development based on the restoration, protection and sustainable use of natural resources and ecosystems.
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Science more important than ever
What targets do governments need to meet in order to make the Earth a more liveable place in the twenty-twenties? How should one mitigate the consequences of global warming? What can scientists do so that the outcome of research may be efficiently exploited in political decision exerting a major influence upon the operation of societies, not just in the industries? In addition to learning what scientists should become to have their influence felt to that end? How could one increase confidence in…
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Jordan to host World Science Forum 2017
Followed by the next 2015 World Science Forum in Budapest in four years from now the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will organise the next Forum, it was resolved by an unanimous vote cast by the steering committee of WSF in Rio de Janeiro. On the recommendation by MTA and WSF president József Pálinkás WSF's Steering Committee will include in future both the current and future organisers of the meeting, namely the representatives of the Academies of Science of Brazil and Jordan.