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Science advice from the European Academies of Science. Reposts are not endorsements. #ItsScience
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EASAC attended the AI in Science summit in Copenhagen to discuss the responsible use of AI in science and shape advice principles. Also the @ec.europa.eu's RAISE (Resource for AI Science in Europe) initiative coordinating AI resources for data, talent and research funding across the EU was launched.
November 10, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Happy 200th anniversary to our member MTA, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences! And what could be a better way to celebrate than organising a conference on the Past, Present and Future of Learned Societies: The changing role of Academies in the 21st century?
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Last week, an EASAC delegation met @ec.europa.eu Environment Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu for an exchange on our “Changing #wildfires" report. We appreciate the Commissioner’s interest in the topic, and discussed linkages to the #water resilience strategy and the new European #Bauhaus.
October 16, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Check out the 38th Conference on Issues of Energy Resources and Energy in #Zakopane 🇵🇱, Oct 19-22, 2025! Lidia Gawlik from @polskaakademianauk.bsky.social will present findings on Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies.
Conference language is Polish. Programme: se.min-pan.krakow.pl/program-konf...
October 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
September 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Reducing #meat consumption is critical. But how good are the look-alikes? If you missed the launch of our new Report on Meat Alternatives with @tillymetz.bsky.social, @rosacastro.bsky.social @cgdasneves.bsky.social @irinapopescu.bsky.social, check out the recording 📽️ www.youtube.com/live/rbKOlJs...
September 5, 2025 at 11:57 AM
„Let‘s put a real price on meat - including water use and climate change - it will be easy for meat alternatives to compete“ says @tillymetz.bsky.social. Drbate going on right now 👉https://www.youtube.com/live/rbKOlJsJfkk?feature=shared
September 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM
❗You can still sign up for online or in-person participation at the launch of our new report on Meat Alterantives:👉 easac-events.eu/event/meat-a...

Join @tillymetz.bsky.social, @irinapopescu.bsky.social and representatives from @gfi.org and @efsa.europa.eu in their discussions on #meatalternatives
August 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
A group of scientists nominated by their national academies has explored the pros and cons of #meatalternatives in a new report - and you can join us for the launch on 4 September 2025 live in Brussels or online!

💡 More info and registration: easac-events.eu
August 11, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Summer is barbecue season🌭! But many Europeans want less or no #meat on their plate, and here are some alternatives. Since 2019, the market for meat substitute products in the #EuropeanUnion (EU-27) has more than doubled in value.
August 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Negotiations for the UN #Plastics Convention resume on August 5th in Geneva #INC5 Scientists say a strong #plasticstreaty is crucial to end the plastic crisis. Why? Plastic production is set to triple by 2060. Plastics break down into #microplastics that are found in our oceans and in human organs.
August 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Brussels is working on a new #EU grid package for affordable, secure, clean #energy. It covers electricity, hydrogen & more. @ec.europa.eu launched a consultation on impact of the EU regulatory framework for #grids, and our Energy Programme has responded to the call: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
July 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Mark your calendars: We're launching a new Report! Join us to discuss #Meat Alternatives on 4 September in Brussels and online! You can register here: easac-events.eu/event/meat-a...

#SciPol #scienceforpolicy
July 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Find out more about our current projects and publications on #wildfires 🔥 and #enerysecurity ⚡️in #Europe in our new newsletter: mailchi.mp/ba1f1f4b0cc7...

#scienceforpolicy #science #eu
July 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Grasslands are disappearing fast, but there's hope! 2026 is the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists #IYRP2026 A chance to explore how regenerative management & traditional knowledge can secure a #sustainable future for these vital ecosystems: shorturl.at/CZhUL #grasslands #science
July 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The best is still to come: Meet our Charlotte to talk about concrete examples of how to make #scienceadvice a success. Happening today at @oeaw.bsky.social from 16 h
May 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Starting at 15 h: When in Vienna for the #scienceadvice conference, join us at 15 h for a discussion with @baseickhout.bsky.social on „Why transformative change remains elusive despite decades of scientific warning“
May 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Protecting the #Arctic is not just an environmental concern. It's essential for global #climate stability, #biodiversity, and human security. Don't miss the lecture of our Vice-President Lise Øvreås on "Revitalizing Arctic Science Diplomacy: From climate change, to security and resource management"
May 21, 2025 at 6:13 AM
"We cannot stop all fires (early enough), so we better focus more on prevention", says Dr. Cathelijne Stoof "We need to focus on the whole cycle of #wildfire risk management." 👉 Check out our new Report on Changing Wildfires easac.eu/news/details...
May 19, 2025 at 11:45 AM
„Do we really need another Desaster? Dr. Cathelijne Stoof outlines how much more effective #wildfire prevention is compared to suppression - even if #prevention and suppression need to go hand in hand“
May 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
“The nature restoration law is a very powerful tool to prevent wildfires“, highlights Dr. Orsolya Valkó, member of EASACs WG on #wildfires at today‘s debate in #brussels @juttapaulus.bsky.social
May 19, 2025 at 11:17 AM
"There's something that we really need to address in Europe: urban #wildfires", says Prof. Thomas Elmqvist, launching our new Report on "Changing Wildfires: Policy Options for a Fire-literate and Fire-adapted Europe" #wildfires #forests #natureconservation 👉Check it out: easac.eu/publications...
May 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Bridging the gap: Science warns, policy lags. Join our SAM Conference session at @oeaw.bsky.social (May 26) with MEP @baseickhout.bsky.social & Prof Louise Vet to explore why #transformativechange faces resistance & how #science can boost its policy impact. Registration waitlist: 👉 shorturl.at/bxTuz
May 13, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🔥Our new report "Changing #Wildfires" assesses policy options to manage fire risks in #Europe. Don't miss the launch on May 19 in #Brussels and online featuring speakers @juttapaulus.bsky.social @clberchtold.bsky.social rchtold.bsky.social @dr-firelady.bsky.social!
👉 easac-events.eu/event/changi...
May 8, 2025 at 7:53 AM
For almost 30 years, #Renewable and #Sustainable Energy Reviews has published relevant critical thinking in renewable and sustainable energy. Now, EASAC #Energy Steering Panel Member Soteris Kalogirou from the #Cyprus Academy of Technology is the new Editor-in-Chief! Congratulations! 💐 #itsscience
May 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM