{"id":34427,"date":"2025-01-28T22:37:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T05:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futureearth.org\/?p=34427"},"modified":"2025-01-30T21:10:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T04:10:51","slug":"asia-science-mission-for-sustainability-harnessing-expertise-for-regional-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/futureearth.org\/2025\/01\/28\/asia-science-mission-for-sustainability-harnessing-expertise-for-regional-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Asia Science Mission for Sustainability: Harnessing Expertise for Regional Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To rapidly accelerate progress on Asia\u2019s most pressing sustainability challenges, an initiative designed and envisioned by\u00a0Future Earth Asia<\/a>\u00a0to build a vast regional network of sustainability experts has been\u00a0officially launched<\/a>\u00a0as one of the first two International Science Council Science Missions for Sustainability. The launch took place during the Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogues in Oman on January 27, 2025 .<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Asia Science Mission for Sustainability pilot\u00a0<\/a>aims to drive progress toward achieving the\u00a0United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on water management, climate change, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem health. The initiative seeks to leverage existing expertise and established networks to accelerate sustainability projects and share learnings across the network to coordinate better evidence-based policy and programs for sustainability across the region.<\/p>\n

The Asia Science Mission Meta Network Hub is a consortium\u00a0spearheaded\u00a0by Future Earth Asia, uniting scientific and research institutions, funding organizations, and community-based groups dedicated to sustainability and addressing global change. This ambitious initiative\u00a0will be led by\u00a0Professor\u00a0Anik Bhaduri and\u00a0Professor\u00a0Kazuo Nadoka (co-chairs of Future Earth Asia Regional Committee) with executive support from Future Earth Hubs in Japan, Australia, Taipei and South Asia. Key members of Future Earth National and sub-national committees, regional research networks and from partner organizations,\u00a0Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research<\/a>, the\u00a0Research Institute for Humanity and Nature<\/a>, and the\u00a0Australian National University Fenner School<\/a>, will form the task forces and working groups. All entities are committing expertise towards achieving the targets of this regional initiative.<\/p>\n

Prof. Bhaduri, Director of the Asia Science Mission for Sustainability (ASM), highlighted the importance of collaboration: \u201cThis innovative approach brings together partners from across Asia with diverse expertise and experiences to implement transdisciplinary research projects, gain fresh perspectives, and learn from one another. By integrating efforts across borders, this initiative ensures the broad adoption of regionally tailored solutions that effectively accelerate progress toward a sustainable and resilient Asia.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Asia Science Mission for Sustainability pilot is a flagship program<\/a> of the ISC Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific. The flagship program will see the Meta Network Hub deliver two on the ground\u00a0 pilot projects in Asia over the next three years to demonstrate impact.<\/p>\n

Ms. Ronit Prawer, Director of the International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific, described the Asia Science Mission as a critical test of a new way forward to improve outcomes for vulnerable communities.\u00a0\u201cBy supporting applied research projects, the Asia Science Mission for Sustainability seeks to drive real-world solutions that improve the livelihoods and environments of communities throughout the region,\u201d Ms. Prawer said.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”34429″ add_caption=”yes”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Read the announcement on the Science Missions for Sustainability Pilots by the International Science Council here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Science Mission for Sustainability<\/b>\u00a0is a series of globally coordinated initiatives by the International Science Council to address urgent sustainability challenges. These missions focus on actionable science, bringing together researchers, policy makers and stakeholders to drive transformative change in areas such as climate change, biodiversity and sustainable development. The aim is to provide innovative science-based solutions that directly contribute to achieving global sustainability goals. Applications for this mission opened in May 2024, and 250 applications were received, with two Science Missions Pilots selected.<\/p>\n

The International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia<\/b>\u00a0and the Pacific is hosted by the\u00a0Australian Academy of Science<\/b><\/a>. The five-year programme (2023-2028) is working to ensure that regional needs and priorities are adequately represented in the International Science Council\u2019s global agenda, regional voices are actively engaged in the governance and management of the International Science Council\u2019s work, and the region benefits from the results of that work.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]To rapidly accelerate progress on Asia\u2019s most pressing sustainability challenges, an initiative designed and envisioned by\u00a0Future Earth Asia\u00a0to build a […]<\/p>\n

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