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Declaration on a New Era of Global Science
WSF Closed in Unison
"More than ever before, the world will be shaped by science." World Science Forum’s (WSF) closing statement was endorsed by universal applause at WSF’s closing session held in Hungary’s Parliament Building on 19 November, 2011. Below, find an account of the final speeches made at the session by dignitaries including the Presidents of Hungary and Hungarian Academy of Science respectively.
The highlight of the WSF closing event was – for the first time in the Forum’s history – the endorsement of the Declaration on a New Era of Global Science. József Pálinkás, President of both HAS and WSF read it out and participants accepted it with an universal applause.
more...Programme
Wednesday 16 November16:00 - 17:00
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING OF AFRICAN PARLIAMENTARY FORUM ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Council Hall of the Presidium, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Wednesday 16 November19:00 - 20:00
OPENING CEREMONY AND CONCERT
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Wednesday 16 November20:00 - 22:00
OPENING RECEPTION
Academy Club and Krúdy Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Thursday 17 November09:00 - 09:50
OPENING ADDRESSES
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Thursday 17 November09:50 - 10:10
UNESCO PRIZE CEREMONY
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Thursday 17 November10:10 - 11:30
PLENARY SESSION I. “The Changing Landscape of Science: Challenges and Opportunities"
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Thursday 17 November12:00 - 13:45
PLENARY SESSION II.: “The Changing Landscape of Science: Emerging Powerhouses in Science and Technology”
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Thursday 17 November14:45 - 16:30
PLENARY SESSION III.: “The Changing Landscape of Science: “Emerging Fields of Science”
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Thursday 17 November14:45 - 18:30
WORLD FEDERATION OF SCIENCE JOURNALIST BOARD MEETING
Council Hall of the Presidium, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Thursday 17 November17:00 - 19:00
PARALLEL THEMATIC SESSION I. UNESCO: "The Changing Landscape of Science: Higher Education's Perspectives, Dynamics and Implications"
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Thursday 17 November17:00 - 19:00
PARALLEL THEMATIC SESSION I. Leopoldina: "Emerging and re-emerging infections"
Large Lecture Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Thursday 17 November17:00 - 19:00
G77 MEETING on "South-South Cooperation in Science and Technology"
Library Conference Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Thursday 17 November19:30 - 22:00
RECEPTION
Museum of Applied Arts
Friday 18 November09:00 - 11:00
PLENARY SESSION IV. “The Changing Landscape of Science: Policy Implications and Drivers"
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Friday 18 November11:30 - 13:30
PARALLEL THEMATIC SESSION II. Hungarian Academy of Sciences: "Networks"
Large Lecture Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Friday 18 November11:30 - 13:30
PARALLEL THEMATIC SESSION II. AAAS: “Developing a coherent and compatible science enterprise"
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Friday 18 November11:30 - 13:30
YOUTH-WAYS SESSION on "Scientific collaboration in the changing landscape of science: new generation of science and researchers"
Reading Room, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Friday 18 November14:30 - 16:30
PLENARY SESSION V. FORUM OF GLOBAL FORA: SHARING KNOWLEDGE FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Friday 18 November14:30 - 16:30
UNESCO PARALLEL PARLIAMENTARY SESSION
Reading Room, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Friday 18 November17:00 - 19:00
PARALLEL THEMATIC SESSION III. ICSU: “Forsight Scenarios: What will international science be like in 2031?"
Large Lecture Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Friday 18 November17:00 - 19:00
PARALLEL THEMATIC SESSION III. Brazil: “Sustainable Food Production”
Ceremonial Hall, Hungarian Academy of Sciences
Friday 18 November19:30 - 22:00
RECEPTION
Museum of Fine Arts
Saturday 19 November09:30 - 11:15
PLENARY SESSION VI. “Parliamentary session”
The House of Parliament
Saturday 19 November11:15 - 11:30
PRESENTATION AND ENDORSEMENT OF THE DECLARATION
The House of Parliament
Saturday 19 November12:00 - 13:00
CLOSING PLENARY LECTURES
The House of Parliament
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Declaration on a New Era of Global Science -WSF Closed in Unison
"More than ever before, the world will be shaped by science." World Science Forum’s (WSF) closing statement was endorsed by universal applause at WSF’s closing session held in Hungary’s Parliament Building on 19 November, 2011. Below, find an account of the final speeches made at the session by dignitaries including the Presidents of Hungary and Hungarian Academy of Science respectively.
more"Parliamentary Session" - Parliamentary Session VI.
Cooperation was a key motif in address of the Hungarian deputy prime minister, Tibor Navracsics to the forum of distinguished scientists, ministers, representatives of international organizations, institutions on the closing day of WSF 2011 in the Parliament Building. Cooperation between governmental and academic bodies, between industry and researchers, investors and the public is necessary to address the global challenges facing us in the country, in the region, and globally, said Tibor Navracsics.
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