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Science Business Society Dialogue Conference: Strengthening the Science Business Society Dialogue in the SADC Region
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2016)
The conference explored various topics in the area of Science-Business Dialogue. These included: early stakeholder involvement; innovative funding options; international perspectives on science-business linkages; intellectual ...
Proceedings report Changing patterns of Non-Communicable Diseases
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2013)
The theme of this conference was a superb example of the various activities in which the academies had been involved. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) constituted one of the most critical set of health challenges that faced ...
Proceedings of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Conference on Science Advice, 28 February - 1 March 2016, Hermanus, South Africa
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2016)
Welcome Remarks: Prof Daya Reddy - Keynote Speaker: Prof Sir Peter Gluckman - Keynote Speaker: Prof Jos van der Meer - Topic 1 – Science Advice Ecosystem - Dr Flavia Schlegel - Prof Howard Alper - Dr Khotso Mokhele - Prof ...
Proceedings Report: Technological Innovations for a Low Carbon Society Conference
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2013)
The challenge of finding sustainable, low carbon solutions to a global problem, such as climate change, is pertinent for both Germany and South Africa, notwithstanding their different developmental stages and different ...
7th Annual South African Young Scientists' Conference 2016, Human Rights
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2016)
This report stems from proceedings from the 7th Annual Young Scientists’ Conference held on 6 to 7, October 2016 where human rights in general, and the rights of scientists in particular, were addressed by some 80 young ...
The shale gas industry in South Africa: Toward a science action plan. 31 August – 1 September 2017, Proceedings Report
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2017)
The objective of the conference was to showcase critical national reports on shale gas in South Africa; analyse the regulatory environment; and consolidate common findings and recommendations and provide a platform for ...
Neonicotinoid Insecticides: Use and Effects in African Agriculture: A Review and Recommendations to Policymakers
(Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2021)
Agriculture is critically important for African societies and economies but ensuring food security for Africa’s growing population is a major challenge. One particular concern are pesticides called ‘neonicotinoids’, which ...
Proceedings of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) Conference on Science Advice
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2016)
The purpose of the conference was to explore various topics under the theme of Science Advice. These included: science advice ecosystems; science advice in times of disasters/emergencies; science advice in the international ...