UNESCO works to spread peace through international cooperation in education, the sciences and culture. These efforts require cooperation among politicians, scientists, policy-makers, journalists, and the general public. To ensure that it can develop sound and effective programs, it is also necessary for UNESCO to examine ethical issues in science and technology and make necessary recommendations.
The Republic of Haiti, located in the Caribbean Sea, is one of the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere. In addition to economic hardship, Haiti’s population has struggled due to natural disasters such as earthquakes and hurricanes. In addition to the damage caused by natural disasters, Haiti’s rapidly growing population is putting pressure on biodiversity in the nation through deforestation and agricultural activities.
Although we have only just entered 2019, scientists throughout Europe and publishers of academic journals around the world are already thinking ahead to January 1, 2020. A coalition of research funders in Europe has set that date as the start of an initiative that will place strict limitations on where the research they fund can be published.
In only a few days, the world will celebrate the 4th International Day of Women and Girls in Science. According to the United Nations, February 11, 2019 is recognized as a day to celebrate advances in science made by women and the importance of gender equality in achieving development goals.
