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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· 17d

Registrations are open: Launch of the EASAC-FEAM report “AI in European Healthcare” Wednesday, 30 September 2026 | 13:00h - 15:00h CEST | Av. des Arts, 56, Brussels | in person & online ✍ To attend please register here: lnkd.in/gKtK6Wzu 🇪🇺 For the full programme details see: lnkd.in/g3AQEYCh

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Jul 23

💧 Water underpins life, yet Europe faces increasing water scarcity and extreme events like droughts and floods due to climate change. A forthcoming EASAC report, due in 2027, will provide science advice to help policymakers safeguard Europe’s water resources and build climate resilience.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Jun 23

🎉 As we celebrate EASAC’s 25th anniversary, we asked Heinz Faßmann, President of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, about his perspective on what the future holds for this network of European science academies: “The next 25 years for EASAC are open,” he said. @oeaw.bsky.social #EASAC #Sience4Policy

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Jun 18

Last week at #EUSEW2026, Paulo Ferrão joined the panel discussion “Resilience & Preparedness in Europe’s Energy Transition” co-hosted by #EERA, #SINTEF and #EASAC. He emphasized the role of energy system Integration in achieving Europe’s climate ambition and #EnergySecurity. 📹 youtu.be/6CYIDCy0KJk

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Jun 11

🎉 Today, EASAC celebrates 25 years of science for policy advice! Since its founding in 2001, EASAC’s mission has always been to unite Europe’s brightest minds to serve the public good. ”That mission is now more vital than ever,” says Lise Øvreås, President of EASAC. 🔗 easac.eu/news/details...

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· May 26

Last week, EASAC held its annual Council Meeting in Nicosia, hosted by the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts and national partners. Discussions on #Science4Policy in times of crisis, strategy and partnership updates reinforced our mission to provide science advice for a resilient Europe.

EASAC Council Meeting in Nicosia, May 2026. Hosted by the Cyprus Academy of Sciences, Letters and Arts, the Cyprus Institute, and national partners.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· May 15

Last week, the #EASAC Environment Steering Panel met in Amsterdam to advance its mission to provide science-based advice for EU environmental policy. A key topic of discussion was the upcoming project on water scarcity and retention in Europe. We thank @knaw-nl.bsky.social for hosting the meeting.

The EASAC Environment Steering Panel convened at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) in Amsterdam, 6-7 May 2026.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Apr 30

The EASAC Board met in Oslo this week, kindly hosted by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. Board members and programme directors discussed strategic challenges, upcoming milestones and ways to increase the impact of #Science4Policy advice from European academies through EASAC. #ItsScience

The EASAC Board met in Oslo on 27-28 April, kindly hosted by The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Apr 29

🤝 In Brussels, our President Lise Øvreås met Sabine Henzler, Director for Strategy and Impact at the Joint Research Centre @ec.europa.eu to advance cooperation under an #MoU. ➡️ #EASAC looks forward to continued collaboration with the JRC to inform EU policymaking. @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu

EASAC President Lise Øvreås met with Sabine Henzler, Director for Strategy and Impact at the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, in Brussels (April 2026).

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Apr 16

⚡ Europe is facing its biggest #energy crisis in a century, mandating an accelerated transition to home-grown renewable energies. The new #EASAC Commentary emphasises that radical energy system transformation and integration is a strategic imperative. 👉 Find out more: easac.eu/publications...

EASAC Commentary “Energy System Integration”, April 2026.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Apr 9

In letter to @ipcc.bsky.social, leading scientists, including #EASAC experts, urge the #IPCC to fix loopholes in its carbon-accounting rules. They warn: splitting land-use and #energy accounting lets countries claim #CO2 cuts not reflected in real emissions. 🌱 Read it here: scienceonbiomass.org/

Photo by Ruben Hanssen/Unsplash. Scientist letter to the IPCC on
the topic of carbon accounting for forest bioenergy: https://scienceonbiomass.org/

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Mar 24

⚠️ Southeast Europe’s #energy security is under pressure amid rising geopolitical tensions. New pipelines are not the answer, said @nduic.bsky.social, Co-Chair of the #EASAC Energy Panel at an IENE event at @europarl.europa.eu last week. Instead, he urged the region to unlock its renewable potential.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Mar 23

♀️ Marie Curie made history in 1903 as the first woman to win a #NobelPrize, sharing it with her husband Pierre for their work on radioactivity. ⚖️ Yet 123 years on, women account for under 7% of all Nobel laureates. Recent gains aside, structural change remains painfully slow. #FromPresenceToPower

According to the IAP report “Towards gender equality in scientific organizations” (2026), only 6,9% (67 out of 976) Nobel laureates have been women (1901-2025).

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Mar 23

In our miniseries on leading #WomenInScience with @iapartnership.bsky.social we explore challenges and reflections on the position of women in the STEM community. To every woman driving change in science and policy: Your rigour, empathy and bold vision inspire us and future generations. #ItsScience

Irmi Seidl, EASAC Council member for the Swiss Academy of Sciences.

“Although the proportion of women Nobel laureates has been around 15% in recent years, women’s scientific curiosity, creativity and courage stand out far more prominently in research and society than this figure suggests. Why not introduce quotas here too? They have proven successful in many other fields.” - Irmi Seidl, EASAC Council member for the Swiss Academy of Sciences.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Mar 19

▶️ Live now from @europarl.europa.eu: EASAC’s Energy Steering Panel co‑chair Professor Neven Duić participates in a debate on energy security, hosted by the Institute of Energy for South-East Europe, IENE: www.youtube.com/live/97A3eMU... @nduic.bsky.social #EnergySecurity #ItsScience

EASAC’s Energy Steering Panel co‑chair Professor Neven Duić participates in a debate on energy security in Southeastern Europe, organised by the Institute of Energy for South‑East Europe, IENE.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Mar 13

🏢 Most #EU Member States failed to submit draft National Building Renovation Plans under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive on time. 🔋 Buildings account for one third of EU energy use. ♻️ Several #EASAC reports highlight that #Decarbonisation is key for #ClimateAction and #EnergySecurity

"Recycle materials, re-use components, stop demolition." Infographic from the EASAC 2021 Report "Decarbonisation of Buildings: for Climate, Health and Jobs".

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Mar 8

👩‍🔬 Still, representation does not equate influence. Although women’s presence has increased in many organizations, this has not consistently translated into leadership roles, says the 2026 report “Towards gender equality in scientific organizations” by @iapartnership.bsky.social #IWD2026 #WomenInSTEM

According to the IAP report “Towards gender equality in scientific organizations” (2026), only one in five national academies is currently led by a woman.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Mar 8

This #IWD2026 we’re launching #FromPresenceToPower, a mini-series on #WomenInScience in cooperation with @iapartnership.bsky.social! ⚖️ Our first feature, #EASAC President Lise Øvreås reminds us that gender equality in science needs structural change so women can lead, influence and set the agenda.

Lise Øvreås, EASAC President, says: "Reaching leadership positions in both the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (DNVA) and EASAC has shown me how vital it is that women’s expertise is reflected not only in membership, but in the decisions that guide scientific institutions. Equality means influence, not just presence."

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Mar 2

💡 “It is important that the voice of science, channelled through the academies of #Europe, is heard and has an impact on #energypolicy decisions,” says Alessandro Allegra, EASAC’s Energy Programme Director. Learn more about our Energy programme: easac.eu/programmes/e... #scienceadvice #itsscience

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Feb 24

♻️ The #CircularEconomy is not only essential for a habitable planet; it is also major business opportunity. Yet the EU remains far from its goal to double circularity by 2030. 🔗 As @envi.europarl.europa.eu debates #plastics circularity tomorrow, we reiterate EASAC’s advice: easac.eu/publications...

Infographic for the EASAC Commentary “Update on the EASAC Plastics Report: Towards a Plastics Treaty,” launched on February 1, 2024. For more insights: https://easac.eu/publications/details/update-on-the-easac-plastics-report-towards-a-plastics-treaty

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Feb 24

#EASAC works across three #science4policy programmes: #Energy, #Environment and #Biosciences & Public Health. 🔬 But what are biosciences, actually? And why do they matter for policy, industry and society? Here, we explain the key principles and disciplines! 🧬 Learn more: easac.eu/programmes/b...

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Feb 11

On International #WomenInScience Day, we celebrate the brilliant women who led #EASAC science advice over the past year. Their leadership and expertise advanced evidence-based policy across Europe. Many more are involved—thank you for inspiring the next generation. #Science4Policy #itsscience

On today’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the brilliant women scientists who have led EASAC’s scientific advisory work over the past year. Their leadership, expertise and dedication have advanced evidence-based policy across Europe. In the photo, representing all women scientists who helped advance our work in 2025: Prof. Lise Øvreås, EASAC President; Prof. Birgitta Henriques-Normark, EASAC Vice-President; Prof. Hanna-Leena Pesonen, EASAC Vice-President; Prof. Fiona Regan, Co-Chair, Environment Steering Panel; Dr. Cathelijne Stoof, Co-Chair, Changing Wildfires Report; Dr. Orsólya Valkó, Co-Chair, Changing Wildfires Report; Prof Claire Dupont, Co-Chair, Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies Report; Prof Paula Kivimaa, Co-Chair, Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies Report; Prof. Louise E.M. Vet, led the work on Transformative Change at the Scientific Advice Mechanism Conference; Dr. Rosa Castro, (former) Biosciences Programme Director.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Jan 28

Renewables and electrification hold the keys to EU energy security: New @chathamhouse.org paper largely echoes EASAC messages. Read EASAC's Report: 👉 easac.eu/publications... Read the Chatham House Report: 👉 www.chathamhouse.org/sites/defaul...

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Nov 10

EASAC attended the AI in Science summit in Copenhagen to discuss the responsible use of AI in science and shape advice principles. Also the @ec.europa.eu's RAISE (Resource for AI Science in Europe) initiative coordinating AI resources for data, talent and research funding across the EU was launched.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Nov 7

Happy 200th anniversary to our member MTA, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences! And what could be a better way to celebrate than organising a conference on the Past, Present and Future of Learned Societies: The changing role of Academies in the 21st century?

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Oct 16

Last week, an EASAC delegation met @ec.europa.eu Environment Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu for an exchange on our “Changing #wildfires" report. We appreciate the Commissioner’s interest in the topic, and discussed linkages to the #water resilience strategy and the new European #Bauhaus.

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Oct 14

Check out the 38th Conference on Issues of Energy Resources and Energy in #Zakopane 🇵🇱, Oct 19-22, 2025! Lidia Gawlik from @polskaakademianauk.bsky.social will present findings on Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies. Conference language is Polish. Programme: se.min-pan.krakow.pl/program-konf...

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Sep 9

Meet the alternatives to #meat 🙃 👉 easac.eu/publications... #vegan #veganbrussels #eu #agriculture #foodsafety

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Sep 5

Reducing #meat consumption is critical. But how good are the look-alikes? If you missed the launch of our new Report on Meat Alternatives with @tillymetz.bsky.social, @rosacastro.bsky.social @cgdasneves.bsky.social @irinapopescu.bsky.social, check out the recording 📽️ www.youtube.com/live/rbKOlJs...

EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council@easac· Sep 4

„Let‘s put a real price on meat - including water use and climate change - it will be easy for meat alternatives to compete“ says @tillymetz.bsky.social. Drbate going on right now 👉https://www.youtube.com/live/rbKOlJsJfkk?feature=shared