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Contributions of IAP and its Biosecurity Working Group to BWC

Krishan Lal Co-Chair, IAP for Science

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Role of National Science Academies

Historical Perspective

Global development of Science Academies

• Italian Acad Sciences Lincie established in 1603 413 years old
• German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina: Founded

1652—364 years old

• Royal Society, London Royal approval in 1663—353 years old

Motto ‘Nullius in verba’ ‘take nobody’s word for it’

• French Academy of Sciences, 350 years old
• Swedish Academy 277 years old
• Russian Academy of Sciences established in 1774 242 years
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• US national Academy of Sciences established during Civil war

in 1863

Global development of Science Academies

• Indian National Science Academy established

in 1935 as National Institute of Sciences of India

IAP: Inter Academy Panel to IAP, the Global Network

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Science Academies to

• InterAcademy

Partnership (2016)

IAP: Historical developments

• Launched in 1993 as Inter Academy Panel
• IAP, the Global Network of Science Academies

comprised of 111 science academies till March 2016

• Has been receiving core funding from the Italian

government

• Hosted by TWAS, the academy of sciences for the

developing world in Trieste, Italy

• Primary goal: To help member academies work

together to advise citizens and public officials on the scientific aspects of critical global issues.

IAP’s New Avatar

InterAcademy Partnership

• Umbrella Body formed in March 2016 by IAP,

IAC (Inter Academy Council) and IAMP (inter Academy Panel for Medical Sciences)

• Independent legal body registered in USA
• The erstwhile IAP is now IAP for Science
• IAC is now IAP for Research
• The IAMP is now IAP for Health

IAP for Science 111 members across the world

Four Regional Networks: AASSA, EASAC, IANAS & NASAC

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• Global IAP Science Education Programme
• Science Communication
• Sustainable Development
• Climate Change and Environment related Issues
• Biosecurity
• Biotechnology
• Energy
• Health
• Women in Science
• Young Scientists

Major Activities of IAP for Science

IAP: Biosecurity Working Group

• Tasked to provide input to the Preparatory

Committee for the 8th Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC)

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IAP’s Biosecurity Working Group

• Chair:

The Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS)

• Members:

Academy representatives from: Australia, China, Cuba, Egypt, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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IAP Statements

Short (2-3 page) documents

Synthesis of the latest research findings on topical issues and advice and recommendations to policy-makers. Endorsed by the majority of member academies.

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IAP Statements: Strategic Priority 1

Provide evidence-based advice and perspectives on global issues.

For example, IAP Statement on Synthetic Biology makes five recommendations:

• Prepare researchers for work in synthetic biology;
• Engage with the public and clarify ethical and social

concerns;

• Consider alternative models for owning and sharing

research outputs;

• Determine how synthetic biology should be regulated;
• Disseminate guidelines and call for scientific

responsibility.

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IAP Strategic Priority 2

Strengthen the global scientific enterprise

Responsible Conduct:

Dual-use Research

‘Doing Global Science’, a guide for students, teachers and lecturers.

http://www.interacademies.net/Publications/29734.aspx

2012

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http://www.interacademies.net/Publications/29734.aspx

http://www.interacademies.net/Publications/29734.aspx

IAP and Biosecurity

• IAP is engaging with UN organizations such as the

BWC and OPCW, bringing to their attention challenges and developments in different regions of the world;

• Assisting in disseminating information to the regions,

e.g. by supporting the organization of outreach workshops.

www.iapbwg.pan.pl

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IAP Working Group BWG

• Reviews of latest scientific advances and their impact on

BWC

• Awareness raising activities, global activities:

Geneva – Advances in Design and Use of Microbial Production Systems – 9 Aug 2015 Warsaw – Biological and Toxin Weapons Trends Symposium – 13-15 Sept 2015

• Support to member academies for local activities:

Pakistan – 2013/14 Morocco – June 2016 South Africa (with OPCW) – Oct 2016.

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IAP BWG: Publications

The Biological and Toxin Weapons Connection

The World Academy of Sciences - TWAS

Scientific capacity and excellence in the South Like IAP, TWAS is based in Trieste, Italy, and receives core financial support from the Government of Italy. Both IAP and TWAS are administered by UNESCO.

• Regional

Offices and activities

• Science

diplomacy /policy

• PhD training
• Human capital

mobility

• Research

support

• Honouring

excellence

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IAP Project: “Food and Nutrition Security and Agriculture” All the four Regional Networks are active

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General Observations

• Barriers between Scientists are generally

low

• National Science Academies are

positioned to take up challenging issues

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Summary

• An introduction to IAP including recent developments

like InterAcademy Partnership and FNSA

• Summary of work done by IAP Working Group on Bio-

Security and related activities undertaken by member academies

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Thank You

Dhanyavad Arigatogozaimasu

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