UNESCO launches the International Decade of Science for Sustainable Development
The launch of the Science Decade symbolically took place 2nd December 2024, at the Latin America and Caribbean Open Science Forum on San Andrés, Colombia
Nicolas Saulnier: “An association that contributes to the preservation of biodiversity needs facts to rely on”
The representative of associations in the steering committee of the University of Montpellier’s science shop explain why it is important for associations to be part of such a body. And why it can be difficult too.
Benoît Feildel: “Society at large must have a say in the choice of research topics”
Through its participatory research platform, the University of Rennes helps since 2022 to the development of research project co-constructed by academics, associations and decision makers
Third General Assembly for EHC
EHC members will gather on 13th december to discuss ongoing projects and make decisions for the year to come.
Olivier Ragueneau: “The co-construction of knowledge stimulates transformation to sustainability”
A network of open laboratories works with local authorities, managers, professionals, associations, and populations to restore the habitability of territories.
Pablo Jensen: “Science is too important to be left to scientists alone”
With the association Sciences Citoyennes and the Mouvement pour des Savoirs Engagés et Reliés, physicist Pablo Jensen is working for greater citizen participation in decisions concerning scientific research
Bertrand Jouve: “We encourage research and innovation on global issues by integrating all sciences and non-academics into a cross-disciplinary approach”
Since 2023, the University of Toulouse has been implementing the Toulouse Initiative for Research’s Impact on Society, with 4% of its budget directly dedicated to the development of interactions between all sciences and society.
Pascale Mallet: “Participating in research on one’s own practices brings more sense to the activity of social workers”
The director of an association providing social support and advice to people in need tells why they engaged in a research project about social workers practices, and why she wants to pursue this kind of actions
Romain Julliard: “Citizen science helps to find more rapidly how to face global changes”
Starting with his own work in conservation biology, Romain Julliard built an expertise on data collection by citizens, that he help today others to implement
Fabian Docagne: “INSERM is doing research with associations and citizens to improve health for everybody”
“A kind of scientific knowledge production in which people from civil society participate actively and deliberately”: this definition of participatory science guides Fabian Docagne to develop science and society synergies.