Programme
| Dates of Meetings in Rome | |
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| 22-23 Sept | Meeting of the ICSU Regional Committee for Latin American and the Caribbean (ROLAC) (closed meeting). Meeting room - Hotel Nord Nuova Roma |
| 24 Sept. | ICSU Officers and Regional Chairs and Directors (closed meeting). Meeting room - Hotel Nord Nuova Roma |
| Committee on Freedom and Responsibility in the conduct of Science meeting (CFRS) (closed meeting). Meeting room - Hotel Massimo |
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| 25 Sept. | Committee on Freedom and Responsibility in the conduct of Science meeting (CFRS) (closed meeting) Meeting room - Hotel Massimo |
26 Sept. |
Science and Society Day - Science Literacy and the Responsibility of Scientists, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche |
| Visit to the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei; Scientific talks | |
27 Sept. |
National and Union Members’ sessions |
| Business Meetings of Union and National Members | |
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Formal Opening of the General Assembly - Welcome and Opening of the GA by the ICSU President - President’s Guest Lecturer - Opening statements by the host, CNR - Statement by FAO |
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| Dinner offered by CNR to celebrate the creation of the CNR | |
28 Sept. |
General Assembly begins with brief statements from key partners |
| Resolutions Committee (closed meeting) | |
| 29 Sept. | General Assembly (continues) |
| Dinner offered by ICSU | |
| Resolutions Committee (closed meeting) | |
| 30 Sept. |
General Assembly (continues) |
| 1 Oct. | New Executive Board (EB) (closed meeting) |
| Committee on Scientific Planning and Review (CSPR) (closed meeting) | |
Scientific Presentations
Three renowned scientists will be invited to give lectures on subjects related to ICSU activities during the General Assembly.
Science and Society Day
A Science and Society Day will be held on 26 September on the premises of the National Research Council, followed by a visit to the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei in the afternoon. It is being organized by ICSU’s European Members. More information here.
Poster Exhibition
All National Scientific Members, Interdisciplinary Bodies and Scientific Associates are strongly encouraged to display a poster at the General Assembly. It is a unique opportunity to communicate with the ICSU community and our Italian hosts. The posters should provide general information about your organization and its scientific activities. Posters reporting on activities funded by an ICSU grant are also welcome.
