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Conference on Grand Challenges and Integrated Innovations: Science for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development

Feb, 2013
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MAPBOX
February 24, 2013
14:00 – 16:45 Registration
17:00 – 17:30

Opening Ceremony

Welcome by IAP Co-Chairs. Welcome by President of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences. Welcome by Dignitaries.
17:30 – 18:00

Keynote Speech

Science for Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development - Marco Antonio Raupp, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Download text of speech)
18:00 Drinks reception followed by dinner
February 25, 2013
08:45 – 09:00 Welcome by Conference Committee Co-Chairs
09:00 – 10:10

The Future We Want

The Role of Science in Coping with the Grand Challenges Facing Humanity

MODERATOR: Eduardo Moacyr Krieger, Brazilian Academy of Sciences
10:10 – 10:45

Plenary Discussion

MODERATOR: Jo Ivey Boufford, IAMP
10:45 – 11:15 Coffee Break
11:15 – 12:30

Challenge Lab (In Parallel)

Session opens with each speaker outlining in 6 minutes a grand challenge in relation to the topic.  This is followed by small group discussion of each speaker’s idea with the speaker for 25 minutes.  Finally, the group reconvenes for 25 minute reporting back.

Improving science literacy

MODERATOR: Prof. Gregory A. Weiss, University of California
RAPPORTEUR: Dr. Christiane Diehl, EASAC

Promoting global food security

MODERATOR: Prof Bernard Slippers, University of Pretoria
RAPPORTEUR: Shoji Komai , Graduate Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)
12:30 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:15

Challenge Lab (In Parallel)

Session opens with each speaker outlining in 6 minutes a grand challenge in relation to the topic.  This is followed by small group discussion of each speaker’s idea with the speaker for 25 minutes.  Finally, the group reconvenes for 25 minute reporting back.

Improving global health

MODERATOR: Javier Garcia Martinez, University of Alicante, Spain
RAPPORTEUR: Jorge A. Huete-Pérez, Nicaraguan Academy of Sciences

Enhancing access to safe water and sanitation

RAPPORTEUR: Dr. Sherien Elagroudy, Cairo, Egypt (Download Presentation)
15:15 – 16:30

Coping with Climate Change

MODERATOR: Prof. Gregory A. Weiss, University of California
RAPPORTEUR: Patricia Garcia, Cayetano Heredia University (UPCH)

Towards a sustainable energy future

MODERATOR: Dr. Ahmad Tajuddin Ali, Academy of Sciences Malaysia
RAPPORTEUR: Maggie Koerth-Baker
16:30 – 17:00 Coffee Break
17:00 – 17:30

Plenary Session: Reports from Challenge Labs

With contributions from Rapporteurs of Challenge Labs: Christiane Diehl , (Germany),  Shoji Komai (Japan), Jorge Huete (Nicaragua), Sherien Elagroudy (Egypt), Patty Garcia (Peru), Maggie Koerth-Baker (US) (5 minutes per Rapporteur)

MODERATOR: Philip Campbell, Nature Publishing Group
17:30 – 18:30

Plenary Discussion

MODERATOR: Philip Campbell, Nature Publishing Group
February 26, 2013
09:00 – 10:30

Science Academies Working together to Tackle the Grand Challenge of Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development

Format: 15 minute speech from each speaker followed by questions from audience.

MODERATOR: Prof. Ruth Arnon, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 12:30

Grand Challenges and Integrated Innovation: Lessons from the Experience

Format: Davos style panel with opening statements of ~ 5 minutes from each speaker followed by panel discussion and audience discussion.

MODERATOR: Karlee Silver, Grand Challenges Canada
12:30 – 13:00 Special Grand Challenges Announcement
13:00 – 14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 16:00

Bridging Grand Challenges and Integrated Innovations with Poverty Eradication and Sustainable Development

Format: 15 minute speech from each speaker.

MODERATOR: Michael T. Clegg, US NAS
16:00 – 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 – 17:45

Plenary Discussion, Conclusions, Recommendations

MODERATOR: Prof. Ruth Arnon, Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities
17:45 – 18:00 Closing Remarks by Conference Committee Co-Chairs and Adjourn