14/02/2019
What meaningful and robust scientific advice to government is possible on microplastic pollution based on the current scientific evidence base? Chief Science Advisors and their equivalents from the G7 discussed this question at a roundtable on microplastics pollution on 13 February 2019 in the Canadian embassy in Washington, U.S.A. The meeting aimed at deepening cooperation […]
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13/02/2019
Vaccination has long been considered one of the most important medical achievements of the 20th Century for the primary prevention of communicable diseases. However, in recent years vaccination has become a hot topic in public discussions and faces major challenges. Two recently published reports summarise discussions held at workshops organised by FEAM, in cooperation with […]
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31/01/2019
In 2019, ALLEA, the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities, will celebrate its 25th anniversary during its annual General Assembly, hosted by the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences. Besides celebrating the jubilee, the event will discuss the role of European academies in the production and diffusion of knowledge, and their contribution to the […]
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10/01/2019
The best available evidence suggests that microplastics and nanoplastics do not pose a widespread risk to humans or the environment, except in small pockets. But that evidence is limited, and the situation could change if pollution continues at the current rate. This is the verdict of a group of experts, nominated by academies across Europe, […]
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28/11/2018
EASAC recently published their latest report on “Opportunities for soil sustainability in Europe”. Soils provide numerous essential services in terrestrial ecosystems, ranging from the support of plant growth in agriculture and forestry to moderation of flood risks, water purification, large-scale carbon storage, and support of biodiversity. However, despite soils’ essential roles, they are threatened by sealing, […]
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16/11/2018
“Europe on Test: Narratives of Union and Disunion” is a series of conferences under the patronage of ALLEA and hosted by selected Academies of Sciences and Humanities in various European cities. The events try to answer what binds Europeans together, what is dividing them and what kind of Europe we want to create. In the […]
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15/11/2018
The ALLEA/FEAM/KNAW Symposium ‘An interdisciplinary exploration of socioeconomic position, health and causality’ took place on 24 May 2018. The event brought together key opinion leaders from various scientific backgrounds for an interdisciplinary discussion and resulted in a recently published report. The document is part of a project under the partnership of ALLEA, FEAM and KNAW, which explores health […]
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10/10/2018
A conference examining scientific and social perspectives on vaccination will be held in Amsterdam by two of SAPEA’s member academies, FEAM and EASAC. The conference follows the recent commentary of EASAC and FEAM on vaccination in Europe, and will identify the scientific issues relevant to future vaccine development and vaccination policy. Vaccination has long been […]
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13/09/2018
SAPEA was presented at the expert panel debate Science for policy: a European perspective, organised by the Academia Europaea Cardiff Knowledge Hub at Swansea University (Wales) on 4 September 2018. The debate was chaired by Professor John Tucker MAE and opened by the new Chief Scientific Adviser for Wales, Professor Peter Halligan, who gave insightful reflections […]
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28/06/2018
At ESOF 2018 (9 – 14 July) two sessions will feature SAPEA speakers and recent reports from SAPEA and the European Commission Group of Chief Scientific Advisors. 10.15-11.30, Wednesday 11 July: Citizens and science advice – challenges and opportunities of participatory science advice Speakers from the Scientific Advice Mechanism and other science advice bodies will discusses […]
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08/06/2018
The European Commission Group of Chief Scientific Advisors adopted this topic to address policy makers using scientific advice within the European Commission. SAPEA experts from across Europe will contribute their knowledge and expertise in this topic to produce an Evidence Review Report. The scientific opinion is expected to be delivered by June 2019. It will be […]
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07/06/2018
FEAM (the Federation of European Academies of Medicine) has published a summary report from a FEAM European Biomedical Policy Forum round table discussion on the use of animals in scientific research, which was chaired by Professor André Parodi, Honorary President of the French National Academy of Medicine and of the French Veterinary Academy. The round […]
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07/06/2018
As an initiative from SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies), the Scientific Advice Mechanism is taking up the task of providing science advice to the European Commission on the future of ageing. This will take account of the current international and European policy context and the available scientific evidence, to address the question […]
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04/06/2018
SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) has published its third Evidence Review Report titled Improving authorisation processes for plant protection products in Europe: a scientific perspective on the assessment of potential risks to human health. The report examines the methods and procedures for assessing potential harmful effects on human health from the use […]
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29/05/2018
ALLEA (the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities) has published the first issue of a new discussion paper series titled “Loss of Trust? Loss of Trustworthiness? Truth and Expertise Today”. The paper addresses current discussions on the so-called “post-truth” era and draws attention to the questions of placing and refusing trust in expertise, and […]
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23/05/2018
SAPEA has published its second Evidence Review Report titled Novel Carbon Capture and Utilisation Technologies: research and climate aspects. The report explores whether Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies have the potential to contribute significantly to mitigating the effects of climate change. As an integral part of the Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM), SAPEA was asked […]
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23/05/2018
The Lisbon Academy of Sciences organised an event to discuss the food from the oceans on Wednesday 23 May at 3pm. With presentations and audience discussion, the event explored the SAPEA Food from the Oceans Evidence Review Report and the European Commission Group of Chief Scientific Advisors Opinion, which were both published in November 2017. […]
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11/05/2018
SAPEA is seeking a full time Head of Communications. For further information visit the ALLEA (All European Academies) website. Download the job description.
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10/05/2018
On 10 May 2018, the Slovenian Academy of Engineering in cooperation with the Slovenian Institute for Chemistry is organising a conference titled: Carbon Capture and Utilisation Technologies: Research and Climate Aspects. Presenters explored the circumstances in which the capture and utilisation of CO2 for the production of fuels, chemicals and materials can bring climate benefits, and […]
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02/05/2018
The Slovenian Academy of Engineering in cooperation with the Slovenian Institute for Chemistry is organising a conference titled: Carbon Capture and Utilisation Technologies: Research and Climate Aspects. Presenters will explore the circumstances in which the capture and utilisation of CO2 for the production of fuels, chemicals and materials can bring climate benefits, and their overall potential […]
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