Articles tagged with International Cooperation
The study expands the Correlates of War Project's Militarized Interstate Dispute Data, adding new data spanning 2014-2024 and launching MID Live, an early detection mechanism for interstate hostilities. This helps inform security policies and strategies by analyzing evolving patterns of conflict and competition between states.
Researchers developed an inclusive inventory approach to track global conservation areas, using local data and expertise. The approach revealed a wider diversity and area coverage of conservation areas than existing tracking systems showed.
A new Dartmouth study has found that prolonged contact between locals and migrants in Afghanistan did not reduce prejudice against migrants. The researchers tested psychologist Gordon Allport's 'contact theory' through a vocational training program, but found that structural changes are needed to address the issue.
Scientists propose a transformative approach to resolve the Nile conflict by increasing electricity trade between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt. This study reveals that energy-water system simulation can alleviate tensions and promote win-win situations for all parties involved.
Researchers developed a framework to measure plastic pollution emissions, estimating Toronto emitted nearly 4,000 tonnes in one year. The approach will help identify major contributors and inform strategies to reduce emissions worldwide.
The UC3M project, BRAVIOO, aims to establish or modernize University Ombudsmen in eight universities in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Honduras. The initiative focuses on improving the practical implementation of human rights through various tools and promoting greater inclusivity and respect for diverse identities.
A study by Osaka University researchers found that Japanese liberals are more sensitive to collective ownership threats than conservatives. The study suggests that this sensitivity may deter countries from engaging in activities that infringe on the territorial integrity of others.
A team of international scientists cautions that reliance on mechanical cleanup devices to address plastic pollution is ineffective and may even harm marine life. They argue that reducing plastic production and consumption is the most cost-effective way to prevent further pollution.
A team of animal scientists has developed a new breed of cow that can produce up to 20 times the milk of indigenous breeds, offering a potential game changer for subsistence farmers in Tanzania. The breeding process combines the heat and disease resistance of Gyrs with the milk-producing prowess of Holsteins and Jerseys.
Oregon State University economist Bill Jaeger concludes that 30 years of international treaties on climate change are insufficient due to long delays between cost reduction and benefit realization. Courts recognizing climate rights could add leverage, giving voice to future generations.
Researchers call for four major changes to implement and govern SDGs globally, strengthening commitments by high-income countries, adjusting goals to new challenges, making them legally binding, and embedding them in institutions. Stronger global oversight is needed to support these reforms.
A new study found that negative behavior can spill over to unrelated third parties, regardless of the initial intent. When individuals face resource loss due to negative action, they are inclined to seek compensation from both immediate offenders and unrelated third parties.
The City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has been approved to establish the first UNESCO Regional Training and Research Centre on coastal contaminant monitoring in Hong Kong, focusing on the Western Pacific region. The centre aims to strengthen marine pollution monitoring, promote innovative technologies, and facilitate international r...
The workshop identified resistance to change, lack of capacity, and political will as common barriers to implementing biodiversity and ecosystem services. Enabling factors include communication, stakeholder engagement, data availability, EU regulations, synergies, and collaboration.
A new study by Dartmouth College researchers finds that sanctions on wealth managers would be more effective than asset seizure in crippling Russia's oligarchs. The research uses network science to map the connections between wealthy individuals and their financial experts, revealing a vulnerable network that can be disrupted with targ...
The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking has renewed support for EuroCC and CASTIEL, two initiatives promoting a consistent standard of expertise in HPC, HPDA, and AI across Europe. The projects have helped strengthen the continent's computational research infrastructure and industrial competitiveness.
The Kimchi premium, a gap between crypto prices in South Korea and the USA, leads to increased overseas remittances to China. A study found that for every 1% increase in the premium, there's a 7.6% rise in remittance value and a 5.8% increase in quantity.
The article highlights the need for a unified approach to prevent and respond to pandemics by adopting a One Health strategy. This involves targeted preparedness, drug and vaccine research, and worldwide cooperation on surveillance and stopping disease spread.
Food security experts propose 32 threats and 50 research questions to bolster food security in extreme events. Better maps, farm-level interventions and system transformation are identified as key areas for improvement.
The Lancet Commission report highlights widespread, global failures in the COVID-19 response, resulting in millions of preventable deaths and reversed progress towards UN SDGs. The report calls for strengthened multilateral cooperation, improved technology, and international health financing to address future health threats.
A new study across 67 countries reveals that people who believe in COVID-19 conspiracy theories are less likely to support public health efforts, but a strong sense of morality can weaken this effect. The study suggests that appeals to moral foundations could be an effective strategy to reduce such beliefs.
SAFER Ukraine successfully evacuated over 900 patients and families to reestablish medical care abroad. The effort demonstrates the importance of collaborative networks in global health and provides a model for future international emergency responses.
The Institute for Basic Science (IBS) collaborated with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital to increase virus research capacity and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. IBS and NIAID discussed potential research cooperation opportunities, including joint symposia and resource sharing.
A new study emphasizes the need for clearer guidelines on how countries like the UK, USA, and Australia will respond militarily to imminent armed attacks. The UN Charter requires a country to establish it has been attacked before responding in self-defence.
A team of NTU Singapore economists compiled a detailed study of Albert Winsemius' influence on Singapore's early economic development, analyzing his affinity with Singapore and his contributions to the country's economic growth. The book examines his synergy with pioneering leaders like Lee Kuan Yew and Dr Goh Keng Swee.
A study by Rice University found that Chinese public's perception of the US significantly worsened during the Trump presidency. The survey, conducted before and after the 2020 presidential election, showed that 76% of respondents believed the US did not consider China's interests in foreign policy decisions.
A comprehensive survey of Northeast Asian public attitudes found that hostility towards neighboring countries negatively impacted support for global public goods like climate change mitigation and pandemic management. However, favoring democratic governance models with expert decision-making improved public support.
Experts from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin will deliver SARS-CoV-2 tests and train laboratory staff to monitor the Mu variant, which has spread widely throughout Colombia. The team will also support local authorities with antibody testing and knowledge transfer to inform pandemic control decisions.
Bielefeld University researcher Yaochu Jin is working on developing artificial intelligence that mimics nature's principles to tackle complex problems. His research aims to create more flexible AI systems that can adapt to uncertainty and fuzziness, with potential applications in healthcare and other fields.
Researchers at Linköping University developed a mathematical model to describe global climate target achievement and predict unanimity in climate talks. The model shows how countries influence each other over time, highlighting the importance of inclusive plenary sessions and informed parties.
A new study reveals the high human costs of COVID travel restrictions, affecting migrants, families, and international students with prolonged separation across geographical distances. The research highlights intensified experiences of foreignness, non-belonging, and precariousness, as well as threats to livelihoods and wellbeing.
Researchers used ALMA to observe distant galaxies and discovered two new, dusty galaxies near original targets, challenging our understanding of early galaxy formation. The discovery suggests that a significant portion of early galaxies may be hidden from view due to cosmic dust.
The removal of the 14-day rule from international guidelines on embryo research has sparked concerns among bioethicists about the lack of consideration for potential consequences. The authors argue that countries should not automatically amend their laws without thoughtful discussions involving stakeholders and citizens.
The study suggests that COVID-19 eradication is technically possible due to the availability of safe vaccines, lifelong immunity, and effective government management. However, securing high vaccine coverage and responding quickly to variants are major challenges.
A study of 42 countries reveals that most participants prefer to collaborate with fellow citizens rather than with people from other countries. The tendency towards in-group bias is driven by factors such as education level and gender, but not by cultural differences or national cohesion.
The Equatorial Undercurrent has strengthened by over 20% since 2008, leading to increased oxygen concentrations and a habitat expansion for tropical pelagic fish. The strengthening of the current is mainly caused by strengthening trade winds in the western tropical North Atlantic.
The INRS project aims to improve access to safe drinking water for rural communities along the Ikopa River in Madagascar. The study will assess the risks of well water contamination and propose solutions to address frequent floods that contaminate underground and surface drinking water sources.
The CABI-led Plantwise programme has helped millions of smallholder farmers increase crop-based activity and income by 12-30%. The programme supports over 44 million farmers with plant health knowledge, reducing the likelihood of a household falling below the poverty line by 5%.
The study highlights the potential economic benefits of international cooperation in managing water resources, electricity, and food production in the Indus River Basin. By pursuing collaborative policies, countries can reduce costs and achieve sustainable development by 2050.
A typhoon-induced event altered the frequency and location of earthquakes in Taiwan by changing crustal stress levels. This study suggests that surface processes can trigger seismicity, highlighting a new connection between tectonics and external factors in earthquake hazard assessment.
IVI will conduct epidemiological studies of COVID-19 in Madagascar and Burkina Faso using its infectious disease surveillance sites. The collaboration aims to identify cases accurately and inform effective policies.
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland reveals that cross-border regions often struggle to achieve concrete outcomes in cooperation. Despite local decision-makers' support for integration, innovation cooperation remains sparse in many regions, including Cascadia and European border areas.
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) has renewed its partnership with Sweden's Swedish International Cooperation Agency (Sida) to accelerate vaccine research and development for global health. The five-year partnership will focus on infectious diseases of global importance, including cholera, typhoid, and dengue.
Researchers investigated how insects, such as crickets and locusts, respond to different dry feed variants containing cornstarch, protein-rich cowpea leaves and vitamin-enriched carrot powder. The study found immense species-specific differences in metabolism and digestion between the two insect species.
A new study from Binghamton University reveals that countries with more memberships to international organizations experience a decline in the quality of their government. This is true regardless of whether they are influential or less powerful organizations.
Corine Defrance receives the award for her exceptional contributions to the reappraisal of Franco-German relations and her publications on the subject. The GRC Director praises Defrance's impact and recognition, noting her interdisciplinary activities and supervision of research networks.
The Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East laboratory, SESAME, has been recognized for its unprecedented scientific cooperation between political adversaries. The award honors the efforts of five scientists who made central contributions to its founding and development.
A recent study by Brigham Young University researchers found that machines trained with an algorithm called S# outperformed humans in finding compromises that benefit both parties. The machines were able to learn from 'cheap talk' phrases and maintain cooperation, often more effectively than humans.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reports that two-thirds of monitored World Heritage sites face threats from illegal fishing, logging, and poaching. IUCN calls for strengthened international cooperation to protect these unique ecosystems and species at risk.
A recent article showcases long-term international collaboration in atmospheric sciences through annotated group photographs from two workshops, separated by over 95 years. This highlights the importance of human connection in scientific research and the value of visual datasets.
Pandor has been recognized for her efforts to integrate science into policymaking, promote young scientists, and foster international cooperation. She has also expanded research chairs and initiated the Science Forum South Africa.
The International Council for Science (ICSU) and the International Social Science Council (ISSC) have voted to merge into a single organization representing social and natural sciences. The merger is expected to be completed by October 2018, with a unified global voice and institutional structure.
Marti G. Subrahmanyam has received a €250,000 grant to collaborate with the LOEWE research center SAFE at Goethe University Frankfurt. The award promotes international cooperation in humanities and social sciences over five years.
A US expert is urging a unified global response to the growing threat of zombie infections. Emerging outbreaks have been identified worldwide, with a range of potential causes including viruses and fungi.
New research suggests that targeted punishments could provide a path to international climate change cooperation. By devising rules for small groups of 'defectors' to focus pressure, cooperation can build up gradually, ultimately leading to collective action against climate change.
The article provides ten key criteria for top-level appointments, emphasizing the importance of clear expectations and emotional intelligence. Leading experts recommend establishing a balanced set of job requirements to find successful candidates.
Uwe Thumm, a theoretical physicist at Kansas State University, has been awarded the prestigious Humboldt Research Award for his lifetime contributions to atomic, molecular and optical physics. The award recognizes his fundamental discoveries and new theories that significantly influenced his field.
Researchers developed game-theoretical model to examine different incentive schemes, finding rewarding cooperative agents first leads to higher cooperation levels. The optimal strategy shifts to punishing wrongdoers after a sufficiently large proportion of agents cooperate, promoting highest level of cooperation at lowest cost.
The President awarded the nation's highest science and technology honors to 10 individuals who received NSF funding at some point in their careers. Many recipients have made lasting impacts on US competitiveness and quality of life.
Siegfried Hecker has been honored by AAAS for his work in nuclear security and global threat reduction. His dedication to fostering cooperation through science led to significant international partnerships, improving the control of nuclear materials.