5 online events: Science Diplomacy & the COVID-19 Pandemic

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SciDipTalks: SciTechDiploHub Webinar series to bring science diplomacy to the public debate in the COVID-19 crisis

#SciDipTalks: Science Diplomacy in a Changing World Maria,   We live in unprecedented times. The COVID-19 crisis is hitting our societies, economies, and ways of life of a scope and scale never seen before. Similarly, we find ourselves in a moment in time when bridging scientific knowledge and diplomatic practice through science diplomacy is more important than ever. With millions of people scaling up their efforts to help mitigate the virus by confining themselves at home, we have the responsibility to bring together scientists, international relations practitioners and global health experts to discuss science diplomacy and pandemics. It is now time to open up and bring in-depth analysis and expertise to the public debate. To this aim, SciTech DiploHub has partnered with other organizations to put forward 5 online sessions with leading world experts that will explore the role of international cooperation in the current crisis: the European response to COVID-19; the impact of cities, and particularly of Barcelona, in global mitigation efforts, the responses to pandemics in Iberoamerica and the threats and opportunities of new technologies. Look below for more information! REGISTER FOR FREE NOW SESSION 1: March 26th, 6:00 PM (CET) This session aims to explore the role of international cooperation in global health crisis management, while specifically addressing the importance of science diplomacy in pandemics. Looking closely into the cases of Ebola, H1N1 influenza, MERS and the current SARS-CoV-2, it will cover the links between research, health policy, and international relations, as well as its socio-economic and ethical dimensions. It will also analyze policy decision-making in the context of complex, multilevel governance and make the case for the role of scientific knowledge in solving traditional collective action dilemmas. Book your spot now! SPEAKERS LIST Julia Mackenzie. Senior Director for International Affairs at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Ilona Kickbusch. Chair of the Global Health Centre at the Graduate Instiute of International and Development Studies in Geneva Antoni Plasència. Director General of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). Lorenzo Melchor. Science Diplomacy Officer at S4D4C and EU science advice and diplomacy officer in the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology (FECYT) Moderator: Alexis Roig. Chief Executive Officer of SciTech DiploHub SESSION 2: April 2nd 6:00 PM (CEST) Europe has been defined as the epicenter of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) global crisis. The spread of the virus in the continent has lead to the re-emergence of the nation-state in Europe, challenging the very core values of the EU and reshaping citizens' differences between member states' responses to the pandemic and scrutinize the role of the EU in coordinating efforts and advancing virus mitigation. It will finally on the internal challenges the virus has brought to light, and the long-term impact on the European integration process. Book your spot now! SPEAKERS LIST Pol Morillas. Director of the Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB). Ivo Šlosarčík. Professor of European Integration Studies and Jean Monnet Chair in EU Politics and Administration at Charles University in Prague and Research fellow at S4D4C. (TBC) Amanda Glassman. Executive vice-president and senior fellow at the Center for Global Development (TBC) Sara Cebrian. Science and Innovation Attaché of the British Embassy in Madrid. Moderator: Carme Colomina. Research Fellow at Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB) and journalist at Diari Ara SESSION 3: April 9th 6:00 PM (CEST) Since the crisis started in Wuhan, global cities have been hit the hardest. The spread of the virus around the world has forced governments to cooperate, both horizontally and vertically. Why its science diplomacy key to addressing the global health crisis? How can local institutions deploy a diplomatic strategy to deal with them? Cities like Barcelona have a world-class research and innovation ecosystem. What is the global contribution of their research groups and companies to the COVID-19 pandemic? Book your spot now! SPEAKERS LIST Oriol Mitjà. Professor associat a l’Institut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol, cap de la unitat d’ITS de l’hospital Germans Trias i Pujol i investigador associat a ISGlobal. (TBC) Alfonso Valencia. Director del Departament de Ciències de la Vida del Barcelona Supercomputing Centre (BSC-CNS) Laura Lechuga. Investigadora principal del Grup de Nanobiosensors i Aplicacions Bioanalítiques de l’Institut Català de Nanociències i Nanotecnologia (ICN2) Esteve Almirall. Director del Center for Innovation in Cities - ESADE. Moderator: Miquel Molina. Deputy Director at La Vanguardia SESSION 4: April 16th 6:00 PM (CEST) Esta sesión abordará la respuesta de diferentes gobiernos iberoamericanos a la crisis del SARS-CoV-2 desde el punto de vista de la política y la diplomacia científicas. Analizaremos la relación entre la investigación médica y el diseño de políticas públicas en el contexto Iberoamericano y su impacto en las decisiones de los diferentes actores gubernamentales, así como el papel de la diplomacia científica y la cooperación regional en la gestión de la crisis. Book your spot now! SPEAKERS LIST María Elena Álvarez-Buylla. Directora General del Consejo Nacional de Cienca y Tecnología de México (CONACYT). (TBC) Félix García Lausín. Coordinador del Espacio Iberoamericano del Conocimiento en la Secretaría General Iberoamericana (SEGIB). (TBC) Eugenia Corrales. Directora de Virología, Centro de Investigación en Enfermedades Tropicales, Universidad de Costa Rica. Frances Colón. Leadership in Government Fellow en la Open Society Foundation i exasesora en Ciencia y Tecnología de la Secretaría de Estado de EEUU. Sandra López Vergès. Investigadora en Virología e Inmunología en el Instituto Conmermorativo Gorgas de Estudios de la Salud de Panamá SESSION 5: April 23rd 6:00 PM (CEST) Technology and data-driven solutions have been at the forefront of successful national responses to the current COVID-19 crisis. Furthermore, social media platforms have been instrumental in informing and sometimes misinforming, the general public about the pandemic. This session will address the role of technology in advancing global health, with in-depth discussions about the potential impact of digital strategies on data privacy and human rights. It will also reflect upon the role technology plays during health crises and the responsibility of digital platforms. Book your spot now! SPEAKERS LIST Kathleen Carley. Professor in the School of Computer Science at the Institute for Software Research International at Carnegie Mellon University. Xavier Ferràs. Associate Professor at ESADE Business School. Katharina Höne. Research lecturer and Project manager at DiploFoundation. Elizabeth M. Renieris. Fellow at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University Moderator: Esther Paniagua. Science & Technology Journalist APPLY NOW: Science and Technology Diplomacy Summer School Want to get certified in Science Diplomacy? SciTech DiploHub has partnered with IBEI, the leading academic and research institution on global affairs from Barcelona, to offer a first-of-its-kind training in Science Diplomacy: the Science and Technology Diplomacy Summer School, which will take place next 6-10th July in Barcelona. Apply now, scholarships available! Aimed at mid-career scientists and technology experts, as well as diplomats and international relations practitioners, the Summer School offers an immersive 40+ hours course that covers the most pressing issues on Science and Technology Diplomacy ranging from technology diplomacy to global health, with a special focus on Europe, the Mediterranean and the role of global cities.  APPLY TO THE SUMMER SCHOOL TODAY Join our Ecosystem Board! SciTech DiploHub is possible thanks to the commitment and active support of the leading organizations of Barcelona's science, technology and international relations ecosystem. 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