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Prof Peter Maassen of the University of Oslo warns of a growing threat to Academic Freedom in Europe, as highlighted by recent European Parliament studies. Threats include government interference, social media attacks, and private sector influence in various EU states. Existing legal safeguards may not be adequate, promoting the need for strengthened European and national policies. Maassen underscores the importance of academic community participation and advocates for democratizing science to safeguard academic freedom and public trust, particularly in light of lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the commentary in Frontiers Policy Labs ➡️ https://lnkd.in/enN-nKHF #AcademicFreedom #SciencePolicy #SciPol

The Frontiers Research Foundation is a proud sponsor of INGSA 2024. Don't miss the panel session in collaboration with the African Academy of Sciences, “Unlocking solutions through transformational science: outlooks for Africa," on 1 May at 13:00 CAT. ⬇️ International Network for Governmental Science Advice (INGSA) Frontiers Planet Prize Rémi Quirion #TransformationalScience #ScienceAdvice #PlanetPrize

Here they are – the 2024 Frontiers Planet Prize National Champions 🏆 These 23 researchers from 23 different countries were voted as the 2024 National Champions by a jury of planetary health and Earth system science experts. At the annual Frontiers Planet Prize Award Ceremony, taking place on June 26, three International Champions, selected from this group of researchers, will be awarded with a prize of one million Swiss francs to further support their breakthrough research. Read more about the National Champions and their research ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gM9WZePD Congratulations to all the National Champions! #EarthScience #Sustainability #ClimateChange #PlanetaryHealth #PlanetaryBoundaries

Climate change poses an existential threat to society. The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2024 (https://lnkd.in/ezWRuKvN) identifies climate-related changes as some of the most severe risks over the next decade. Despite the severity of the situation, much of the knowledge needed to prevent the world from reaching an irreversible tipping point is not accessible. The majority of research related to climate change is locked away behind subscription paywalls. Science is a catalyst for change and opening science to all citizens is a prerequisite for effective climate action. Frontiers works with partners to build bridges between the research community and other parts of society such as global governance organizations, business, education, and policymakers. These partnerships, with organizations such as UNFCCC UN, World Economic Forum, The Villars Institute, and GESDA - Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator, allow us to amplify the benefits of open science. As Frontiers’ chief executive officer Frederick Fenter summarized, “To solve the climate emergency in time, we must all align to make science fully accessible to all. We all agree on this in principle, but we urgently need to make it happen in practice, now. Building coalitions of like-minded organizations with the vision and resources to move the needle, to drive awareness, and to show that there is hope through collaboration is a core part of our mission, and we welcome others to join us, because together we will make a difference.” Learn more about our partnerships ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ecD464vv #OpenScience #OpenAccess #ClimateChange #ClimateAction

Wrapping up an insightful time #UKSG2024, and we are excited to share some of the key insights and takeaways of this year's conference. 💡 OA publishing took center stage, highlighting the industry's push towards broader research dissemination. However, librarians are navigating complex challenges like tight budgets and sustainability concerns. 💡 Frontiers seized the opportunity to showcase how our innovative OA solutions can help tackle these issues head-on. Our booth was buzzing with discussions on how libraries can leverage our platform to support their OA goals. Three key trends emerged: 1️⃣ Sustainable models: there's a collective push to move past financially restrictive publishing practices. 2️⃣ Preprints' rise: libraries are embracing preprints as a tool for early dissemination. 3️⃣ Data-driven decision-making: with data analytics, libraries gain deeper insights into research performance and optimize their OA strategies. Join us on the journey towards broader open access research for all. Learn more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaNRQm9X #OpenAccess #OpenScience

We are confronted with an environmental crisis on a planetary scale which is one of the biggest challenges humanity will have to face. It's been two years since the Frontiers Planet Prize was launched on Earth Day 2022. The ambition of the Frontiers Planet Prize is to address the crisis by mobilizing scientists with the greatest potential to stabilize the planet’s ecosystem, triggering a race for solutions, to allow humanity to continue to thrive within the nine planetary boundaries. The Frontiers Planet Prize 2024 National Champions will be announced on Earth Day, next Monday, 22 April. Watch the Frontiers Planet Prize story ⬇️ #EarthScience #Sustainability #ClimateChange #PlanetaryHealth #PlanetaryBoundaries

What are the world's biggest scientific breakthroughs in Earth system science in 2024? 🌏 23 National Champions from 23 countries will be announced next Monday, on Earth Day, 22 April 2024. Three International Champions, chosen by a jury of 100 leading experts, will be awarded with a prize of one million Swiss francs each to support their continuing research on planetary boundary science. The winners will be announced in June 2024. Stay tuned! #EarthDay #EarthScience #Sustainability #ClimateChange #PlanetaryHealth #PlanetaryBoundaries

“My health, my right” is the theme of this year’s World Health Day. It was chosen by the World Health Organization to champion the right of everyone, everywhere to have access to quality health services, education, and information. To mark the occasion, we spoke with Dr Kaveri Mayra, a midwifery, nursing, and global health researcher, to learn more about the problems facing obstetric and maternity care, as well as some unexpected potential solutions. Through research and advocacy, Dr Mayra is bringing the conversation around birthing experiences – good and bad – into the open. Read the full interview here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ePpZiS83 #WomenInScience #WorldHealthDay

Thank you to #UKSG2024 organizers and all attendees for an engaging event filled with insightful conversations! It was fantastic exchanging ideas and gaining valuable insights. Looking forward to continuing the dialogue and collaboration to make publishing more open and accessible. Let's keep the momentum going! 💬 #OpenAccess #OpenScience #AcademicPublishing