The Inaugural IYCN General Assembly

Mourant, Bailey; Ferrins, Lori; Carenco, Sophie; LaFranzo, Natalie A.; Rawlins, Catherine M.

doi:10.1515/ci-2020-0105

“…Following these examples, the International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN), an associated organization of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), has recently established a Science for Policy Committee to engage early-career chemists in science for policy globally. [102,103] This provides an opportunity to gather an international community of early-career chemists invested in science policy advice. In this regard, the IYCN organized a symposium on the "UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) for the Benefit of Society" at the IUPAC World Chemistry Congress in 2021, focusing on the contributions of chemistry to reach the UN SDGs by 2030.…”

Section: Scientific Early-career Networkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Engaging Early‐Career Scientists in Global Policy‐Making

John,

Cordova,

Jackson

et al. 2023

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Pressing global challenges, such as climate change, the COVID‐19 pandemic, or antibiotic resistance, require coordinated international responses guided by evidence‐informed decisions. For this purpose, it is critical that scientists engage in providing insights during the decision‐making process. However, the mechanisms for the engagement of scientists in policy‐making are complex and vary internationally, which often poses significant challenges to their involvement. Herein, we address some of the mechanisms and barriers for scientists to engage in policy‐making with a global perspective by early‐career scientists. We highlight the importance of scientific academies, societies, universities, and early‐career networks as stakeholders and how they can adapt their structures to actively contribute to shaping global policies, with representative examples from chemistry‐related disciplines. We showcase the importance of raising awareness, providing resources and training, and leading discussions about connecting emerging scientists with global decision‐makers to address societal challenges through policies.

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“…Following these examples, the International Younger Chemists Network (IYCN), an associated organization of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), has recently established a Science for Policy Committee to engage early‐career chemists in science for policy globally [102, 103] . This provides an opportunity to gather an international community of early‐career chemists invested in science policy advice.…”

Section: Scientific Early‐career Networkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…globally. [102,103] This provides an opportunity to gather an international community of early-career chemists invested in science policy advice. In this regard, the IYCN organized a symposium on the "UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) for the Benefit of Society" at the IUPAC World Chemistry Congress in 2021, focusing on the contributions of chemistry to reach the UN SDGs by 2030.…”

Section: Scientific Early-career Networkmentioning

confidence: 99%

Engaging Early‐Career Scientists in Global Policy‐Making

John,

Cordova,

Jackson

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Pressing global challenges, such as climate change, the COVID‐19 pandemic, or antibiotic resistance, require coordinated international responses guided by evidence‐informed decisions. For this purpose, it is critical that scientists engage in providing insights during the decision‐making process. However, the mechanisms for the engagement of scientists in policy‐making are complex and vary internationally, which often poses significant challenges to their involvement. Herein, we address some of the mechanisms and barriers for scientists to engage in policy‐making with a global perspective by early‐career scientists. We highlight the importance of scientific academies, societies, universities, and early‐career networks as stakeholders and how they can adapt their structures to actively contribute to shaping global policies, with representative examples from chemistry‐related disciplines. We showcase the importance of raising awareness, providing resources and training, and leading discussions about connecting emerging scientists with global decision‐makers to address societal challenges through policies.

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