World Science Forum 2011
- WORLD SCIENCE FORUM 2011 VIDEO ARCHIVE
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- Opening addresses (8)
- UNESCO Prize Ceremony (1)
- Plenary Session I. The Changing Landscape of Science: Challenges and Opportunities (6)
- Plenary Session II. The Changing Landscape of Science: Emerging Powerhouses in Science and Technology (8)
- Plenary Session III. The Changing Landscape of Science: Emerging Fields of Science (7)
- Parallel Thematic Sessions I. UNESCO: The Changing Landscape of Science: Higher Education s Perspectives, Dynamics and Implications (6)
- Parallel Thematic Sessions I. Leopoldina: Emerging and Re-emerging Infections (5)
- Plenary Session IV. The Changing Landscape of Science: Policy Implications and Drivers (9)
- Parallel Thematic Sessions II. Hungarian Academy of Sciences: Networks (7)
- Parallel Thematic Sessions II. AAAS: Developing a Coherent and Compatible Science Enterprise (7)
- Plenary Session V. Forum of Global Fora: Sharing Knowledge for Global Challenges (9)
- Parallel Thematic Sessions III. ICSU: Long Term Perspectives on International Science - Forsight Scenarios: What Will International Science Be Like in 2031? (5)
- Parallel Thematic Sessions III. Brazil: Sustainable Food Production (9)
- Plenary Session VI. Parliamentary Session (11)
- Closing Plenary Lectures (5)
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Introduction
Speakers:
Jacob Palis, President - the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World
Elibio Rech, EMBRAPA Genetic Resources and Biotechnology
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Advancing Science and Technology and Policies to Enhance a Sustainable Agriculture-Based Bioeconomy
Speakers:
Roger N. Beachy, Wolf Prize Laureate; Former Director - National Institute of Food and Agriculture; President Emeritus - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
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Transgenic Crops and Better Nutrition and Health in the Developing World Versus Political Expediency and Protectionism
Speakers:
Paul Christou, University of Leida, Spain
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Precious Spuds - Tapping the Full Potential of Potatoes
Speakers:
Thorsten Storck, Global Project Manager - BASF Plant Science Company, Germany
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Importance of Virus-Resistant Transgenic Maize in Africa
Speakers:
Dionne Shepherd, Research Officer - University of Cape Town, South Africa
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