Committee
on Scientific Planning and Review (CSPR)
The Committee on Scientific Planning and Review (CSPR) was established
in 1998, to coordinate the development of proposals for major new scientific
initiatives by ICSU and to advise the Executive Board (EB)
on priorities for such initiatives. The Committee also reviews the activities
carried out by ICSU’s Interdisciplinary
Bodies, advises the EB on the future course of these activities, and
oversees the ICSU Grants Programme. The CSPR
is chaired by ICSU's Vice-President for Scientific Planning and Review.
Committee on Freedom and Responsibility in the conduct
of Science (CFRS)
Under the aegis of the Executive Board, the Committee has both policy
development and management responsibilities relating to the Principle
of the Universality of Science. This encompasses the rights of scientists
both to freely associate and to freely pursue their science and the responsibilities
incumbent in these rights.
To monitor and advise the ICSU Executive Board and Members on issues
relating to the Universality of Science;
To work with the ICSU Members actively to promote the Principle
of Universality; to act as the ‘corporate memory’ and
international reference point on these issues; to ensure exchange
of best practices between members;
To advise Members and, in consultation with the ICSU Executive Director
and Secretary General, take action as necessary in relation to breaches
of Universality;
To ensure close liaison and appropriate partnerships with the International
Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies and with
other international and national committees on human rights; and,
to work with these bodies to provide quantitative analyses that can
inform policy development;
To liaise with other ICSU interdisciplinary bodies and committees,
in areas such as access to data, information, and research materials,
which impact on the Principle of Universality;
To establish dialogue and shared understanding with the international
scientific community beyond the immediate ICSU family, including the
private and government sectors;
To prepare and disseminate information and educational materials
that raise awareness of the Principle of Universality, for scientists,
policy makers and the broader public;
To undertake any other such actions as are appropriate for promoting
and securing the Principle of Universality.
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