global south

Advancing Sustainable Solutions Through Industry-Driven Research

Explore how cutting-edge research and industry collaboration in the global South are driving sustainable innovation in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This GC&E Global session will feature leading experts sharing practical approaches to decarbonization, circularity, and bio-based systems. Through a short talk, an industry case study, and an interactive discussion, discover strategies for translating research into impactful solutions across global value chains.

Session Goals & Learning Objectives

TWAS-Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi Award

This annual award, named after the TWAS Fellow Fayzah M. Al-Kharafi, recognizes women scientists from Scientifically and Technologically Lagging (STL) countries.

It carries a cash award of USD4,000 generously provided by Professor Al-Kharafi and will rotate among various fields of science. In 2025 the award will be given for achievements in Medical Sciences.

Eligibility:

Nominations for the 2025 award are invited in Medical Sciences.

TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award

This annual award, named after the The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Fellow Samira Omar, recognizes the significant impact on the environment and biodiversity of scientists from least developed countries, with a monetary award of $4,000 generously provided by Professor Omar.

The 2025 award will be awarded to a scientist national of a Least Developing Country (LDC), living and working in a LDC during the last two years immediately prior to his/her nomination, based on scientific achievements in any of the thematic areas below:

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