Two young ZEF researchers speak at UN Scientific Advisory Board meeting

At the inaugural meeting of the United Nations Scientific Advisory Board, which was held in Berlin on January 30-31, 2014, Evita Pangaribowo and Rapti Siriwardane-de Zoysa, both young researchers at ZEF, were among the six young scientists invited to talk to the Board.

The United Nations Scientific Advisory Board (<link http: www.unesco.org new en media-services single-view news un_secretary_generals_scientific_advisory_board_to_strengthen_connection_between_science_and_policy external-link-new-window external link in>SAB) is composed of 26 eminent scientists representing all regions and many scientific disciplines relevant for sustainable development: the engineering, political and natural sciences are represented as well as for example oceanic, climate and biodiversity research. In addition, all members of the SAB have extensive and manifold experience with international scientific cooperation as well as the science-policy interface.

According to a UNESCO-representative who attended the event, the SAB members were really impressed by the talks of the young scientists. Several of them said that their message was important, and that the SAB must maintain a dialogue with young scientists.

Contact: <link mail window for sending>Rapti Siriwardane-de Zoysa and <link mail window for sending>Evita Pangaribowo