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Workshop Report Disaster Risk Management in LAC is out Jan 17, 2013

The report of the "Regional Workshop on Disaster Risk Management in Latin America and the Caribbean: Towards a project plan for integrated science and risk management for the region" is now available online.

Future Earth Regional Workshop for LAC Dec 06, 2012

The Future Earth Regional Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean took place in Mexico City from 3-4 December 2012.

ICSU ROLAC at Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction of the Americas Dec 06, 2012

The Regional Director, Manuel Limonta, delivered a plenary statement on behalf of the scientific community and participated in a roundtable discussion, stressing the role of science in disaster risk reduction.

Chair ICSU RCLAC awarded prestigious “Premio Universidad Nacional” Nov 13, 2012

Congratulations to José Antonio de la Peña, Chair of the ICSU Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean, who has been awarded the Mexican “Premio Universidad Nacional” 2012 in the area of exact sciences!

Mathematics Education Workshop Report out Oct 24, 2012

The Report of the Workshop on Mathematics Education: “Matemáticos en la Educación Matemática Escolar” is now available online.

Workshop on disaster risk management in LAC Oct 05, 2012

The Regional Workshop "Disaster Risk Management in Latin America and the Caribbean: Towards a Project Plan for Integrating Science and Risk Management for the Region" took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 3-5 September, 2012

Sustainable Energy Workshop Report out Oct 04, 2012

The Report of the Workshop on Sustainable Energy: "Opportunities for Technological Transfer and Investment in Sustainable Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean” is now available as a pdf.

ICSU ROLAC at African Regional Implementation Workshop on Hazards Oct 04, 2012

ICSU ROLAC participated in the "African Regional Implementation Workshop on Hazards and Disasters" from 26-27 September, 2012 in Dakar, Senegal.

ICSU ROLAC at Integration Workshop on Natural Hazards and Disasters Sep 22, 2012

ICSU ROLAC participated in the “Global-Regional Integration Workshop on Natural Hazards and Disasters”, which took place from 13-14 September, 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

President of ICSU Honorary Member of ANCEFN Sep 10, 2012

Prof. Yuan Tseh Lee, President of ICSU, was incorporated as Honorary Member into the Argentine National Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences (Academia Nacional de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales - ANCEFN) on Friday, 31 August, 2012.

Interview President of ICSU in “La Nación” Sep 10, 2012

Yuan Tseh Lee, President of ICSU, was interviewed by the Argentine newspaper “La Nación” during his visit to Buenos Aires.

ICSU Executive Director speaks at Argentine Council for International Relations Sep 10, 2012

ICSU Executive Director Steven Wilson delivered a presentation in the context of his participation in the 12th ICSU Regional Committee Meeting for Latin America and the Caribbean (RCLAC12) in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

RCLAC12 in Buenos Aires, Argentina Sep 10, 2012

The 12th ICSU Regional Committee Meeting for Latin America and the Caribbean (RCLAC12) was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from 30-31 August, 2012

Presentations ICSU President and ICSU Executive Director in Buenos Aires, Argentina Aug 27, 2012

The President of ICSU, Yuan Tseh Lee, and the ICSU Executive Director Steven Wilson will deliver two presentations in the context of their participation in the 12th ICSU Regional Committee Meeting for Latin America and the Caribbean (RCLAC12) in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 30 and 31 August 2012.

ICSU ROLAC Newsletter Aug 24, 2012

The first edition of the ICSU ROLAC Newsletter is out.

Vacancy: Science Officer Aug 02, 2012

ICSU ROLAC is seeking to recruit a Science Officer to be based in Mexico City, Mexico. Closing date: 17 September, 2012.

Call for young scientist participation: Regional Workshop on Disaster Risk Management in Latin America and the Caribbean Jul 13, 2012

Young scientists are invited to submit a proposal for participation until 13 August, 2012.

Watch the sessions of the Science Forum in Rio Jul 02, 2012

The Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development took place from 11-15 June, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

How to follow the Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development Jun 14, 2012

The Science, Technology and Innovation Forum in Rio de Janeiro started on Monday 11 June 2012.

José Franco new president of the Mexican Academy of Sciences May 24, 2012

During a ceremony on May 17th 2012, José Franco took over the presidency of the Mexican Academy of Sciences (AMC) from Arturo Menchaca, who finished his term of two years.

First ICO/ICTP/TWAS Central American Workshop in Lasers: Laser Applications and Laser Safety Regulations May 20, 2012

From 30 April - 11 May 2012, The First ICO/ICTP/TWAS Central American Workshop in Lasers: Laser Applications and Laser Safety Regulations took place in San José, Costa Rica.

The 2011 ICSU ROLAC Annual Report is out May 08, 2012

The Report highlights the activities and achievements of the Regional Office in 2011.

11th Regional Committee Meeting in Ocho Rios, Jamaica Apr 30, 2012

On 12th and 13th April 2012, the Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean of ICSU (ICSU RCLAC) held their 11th meeting in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Sustainable Energy Workshop Apr 30, 2012

From April 10-11, 2012 the Workshop on Sustainable Energy: "Opportunities for Technological Transfer and Investment in Sustainable Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean” took place in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

First Anniversary of ICSU ROLAC in Mexico City Apr 30, 2012

On 1 March, 2012, ICSU ROLAC celebrated its first anniversary at the premises of the Mexican Academy of Sciences (AMC) in Mexico City.

Linking science and policy at Rio+20 Apr 30, 2012

A major five-day Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development in the days just prior to the Rio+20 conference in Rio de Janeiro.

Ice-Sheet Mass Balance and Sea Level (ISMASS) Workshop Apr 24, 2012

The Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), the International Arctic Science Committee (IASC) and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP), the International Council for Science (ICSU), the International Glaciological Society (IGS) and the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) are pleased to announce the kick-off workshop of the renewed Ice-Sheet Mass Balance and Sea Level (ISMASS) expert group.

Manuel Limonta: Honoris Causa Apr 20, 2012

The Autonomous Metropolitan University of Mexico City (UAM) conferred the title of Doctor honoris causa to Manuel Limonta, Director of ICSU ROLAC, in a ceremony on 14 March, 2012.

Workshop on Mathematics Education in LAC Apr 18, 2012

ICSU ROLAC co-sponsored the regional workshop on mathematics education: ‘Matemáticos en la Educación Matemática Escolar’ that was held in Santiago de Chile, Chile from 11-13 January, 2012.

Synthesis report ICSU-UNESCO Regional Science and Technology workshops Feb 10, 2012

The ICSU Regional Science and Technology workshops synthesis report for Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, the Arab States, and Europe is now available online.

ICSU ROLAC Scientific Priority Areas: Science Plans available in English and Spanish Dec 02, 2011

In 2011, the four documents relating to the ICSU ROLAC priority areas biodiversity, natural hazards, sustainable energy and mathematics education were printed in English and Spanish, thanks to the generous support of CONACYT Mexico.

RCLAC 10 Nov 11, 2011

During its 10th Meeting in Rome, Italy in September 2011, several changes to the composition of the ICSU Regional Committee for Latin America and the Caribbean (RCLAC) were announced.

Recommendations: ICSU-UNESCO Rio+20 Regional Science and Technology Workshop for Latin America and the Caribbean Aug 30, 2011

The recommendations from the Regional Workshop have now been finalized, and address the main themes of Rio+20: the green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication; the institutional framework for sustainable development; and new and emerging challenges.

Inauguration ICSU ROLAC in Mexico City Aug 12, 2011

On 1st March 2011, the ICSU Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROLAC) was officially inaugurated in Mexico City at the Mexican Academy of Sciences (AMC).

Submission of the Final Report of the joint initiative between ICSU/IADB on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Jun 10, 2011

On June 2nd, 2011, Décio Gazzoni submitted the Final Report of the proposal to the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) officials, representing the end of the first phase of the project: “Sustainable Energy Systems for Universal Energy Access and to Mitigate Global Climate Change: Design of a Regional Program for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RE & EE) Research and Innovation Networks in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)”.

Regional Committee Meeting in Mexico May 11, 2011

On 1st and 2nd March 2011 the Regional Committee for ICSU Latin America and the Caribbean held their 9th meeting at the Mexican Academy of Sciences in Mexico City. The agenda included the identification of future actions and work priorities for the new office in Mexico after the relocation from Brazil, as well as strategies for the implementation of the four scientific priorities, sustainable energy, biodiversity, natural hazards, and mathematics education. Furthermore, the organization of the Regional Workshop for the Rio+20 Initiative was discussed and considered a work priority by the Regional Committee.