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Social cohesion at a time of social distancing?

INGSA/Koi Tū EXCLUSIVE We are living in an extraordinary time. The pandemic now gripping the planet – massive and urgent in itself – is also the latest and most significant challenge among those already taking hold in many societies. An ...

UK: a former member of SAGE explains how the science advisory group really works

COVID-19 has brought a lot of new people to the attention of the public. Unlike politicians, these “chief” advisers who are mainly scientists and medics, are normally only active behind the scenes. How do they operate and how can single ...

Lessons from Italy’s Response to Coronavirus

As policymakers around the world struggle to combat the rapidly escalating Covid-19 pandemic, they find themselves in uncharted territory. Much has been written about the practices and policies used in countries such as China, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan to ...

Science policy advisers aim to learn pandemic response lessons

Scientific advisor network starts collating examples of research influencing, and failing to influence, policy As policymakers focus on the immediate horror of the Covid-19 pandemic, an alliance of science diplomats has begun compiling intelligence from the crisis to help avert future ...

Understanding the different characteristics of African cities will be crucial in responding effectively to COVID-19 on the continent

Developing an appropriate response to COVID-19 in Africa demands a nuanced understanding of the physical, economic and social factors that shape livelihoods in different African cities, argues Buyana Kareem. Although global emphasis is on travel, cities are at the frontline ...

INGSA is well positioned to explore key issues associated with the Covid 19 Pandemic

INGSA/Koi Tū EXCLUSIVE The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into stark focus the interactions between science, experts, society, policy making, politics and diplomacy. Across the world these interactions have been and will continue to manifest in different strategies and decisions. Both ...

Upcoming Webinars

Apr 6, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time – NAE Programs Guest Lecture: Making Sense of Pandemics

The power of the state in pandemics, comparing responses to the 1918 and 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemics, exploring how the ...

Thur 9th April 6pm UTC+2 – #SciDipTalks | Barcelona and the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Global Cities

Since the crisis started in Wuhan, global cities have been hit the hardest. The spread of the virus around the ...

Thur 16th April 6pm UTC+2 – #SciDipTalks | Diplomacia Científica Contra la Pandemia: Iberoamérica ante la Crisis Del COVID-19

Esta sesión abordará la respuesta de los diferentes gobiernos iberoamericanos a la crisis del COVID-19 desde el punto de vista ...

Thur 23th April 6pm UTC+2 – #SciDipTalks | Technology at the Service of Global Health Crises: Threats and Opportunities

Technology and data-driven solutions have been at the forefront of successful national responses to the current COVID-19 crisis. Furthermore, social ...

Science Advice and COVID-19

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Social cohesion at a time of social distancing?

UK: a former member of SAGE explains how the science advisory group really works

Lessons from Italy’s Response to Coronavirus

Science policy advisers aim to learn pandemic response lessons

Understanding the different characteristics of African cities will be crucial in responding effectively to COVID-19 on the continent

INGSA is well positioned to explore key issues associated with the Covid 19 Pandemic

COMMENTARY

Combatting COVID-19 with Common Interests – SciDiplomacy

Placing scientific knowledge, preparedness and public awareness at the core of d...

Quicktake: Commentary on the Coronavirus Pandemic

UCL Blog: Urban science advice and COVID-19

We practised for a pandemic, but didn’t brace

[German] Coronavirus: Wir sind noch immer Jäger und Sammler, zumindest ein bissc...

Nomen est omen: Naming COVID-19 and Social Consequences

Coronavirus: why we need to consult engineers as well as scientists for solution...

Coronavirus response shows science in motion

Predicting COVID-19: what applying a model in Kenya would look like

COVID-19: Visualizing regional indicators for better decision making – IIA...

Science Diplomacy Against The Pandemic – Webinar Summary

Academic Papers

“Infodemic” and Emerging Issues through a Data Lens: The Case of China

Imperial College Report 9: Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to ...

Building resilience against biological hazards and pandemics: COVID-19 and its i...

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COVID Reports

COVID-19: Visualizing regional indicators for better decision making – IIA...

Ethical Framework for Decision-Making in a Pandemic

Upcoming Webinars

Apr 6, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time – NAE Programs Guest Lecture: Making Sense of Pandemics

Thur 9th April 6pm UTC+2 – #SciDipTalks | Barcelona and the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Global Cities

Thur 16th April 6pm UTC+2 – #SciDipTalks | Diplomacia Científica Contra la Pandemia: Iberoamérica ante la Crisis Del COVID-19

Thur 23th April 6pm UTC+2 – #SciDipTalks | Technology at the Service of Global Health Crises: Threats and Opportunities

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