Browsing B. ASSAf Workshop Proceedings and Other Reports by Title

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    • Water Security Seminar: Sustainable Development Goal 6, Access to Water and Sanitation for all 

      Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2023)
      On 14 March 2023 the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) hosted the Water Security Seminar to launch the ASSAf Statement on Water Security in South Africa, and engage across sectors on solutions to strengthen water ...

    • The Water-Energy Nexus and the Application of Green Technologies 

      Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf); Department of Science and Technology (DST) (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) & Department of Science and Technology (DST), 2018)
      It is estimated that by 2030, nearly half of the world’s population will be living in areas of high water stress affecting the energy demand and efficiency. About 75 percent of the global electricity production from coal, ...

    • Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Trans-Disciplinary Approach 

      Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2019)
      This 9th Annual Young Scientists’ Conference which was hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) and SAYAS in September 2018 deliberated on Corruption and its negative effects on Africa’s progress. Corruption ...

    • Women for Science: Inclusion and Participation on Academies of Science 

      Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf), 2016)
      Message by Professor Daya Reddy, President: Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf): Academies of science play a critical dual role. They recognise scientific excellence through election into their membership, eminent ...

    • Workshop on Measuring Deprivation in Order to Promote Human Development 

      Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2015)
      Poverty reduction is a critical factor outlined in both the Millennium Developmental Goals 2015 (MDGs) and the National Developmental Plan (NDP) – Vision 2030. In order for South Africa to make progress in this regard, ...

    • Workshop Proceedings Report GMOs for African Agriculture: Challenges and opportunities 

      Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2010)
      This proceedings report is the product of a two-day workshop hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) from 17-18 September 2009. ASSAf, in partnership with the Union of the German Academies of Sciences ...

    • Zimbabwean Scientists in the Diaspora Meeting 

      Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) (Academy of Science of South Africa, 2016)
      ASSAf in collaboration with Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences (ZAS) hosted a meeting for Zimbabwean scientists in the diaspora in September 2016. The purpose of the meeting was to connect expatriate Zimbabwean young and senior ...