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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 18h

#AI can help Europe deliver safer, high-quality #healthcare, but only if it’s clinically validated, transparent, cybersecure and equitable. A new report by #EASAC and #FEAM urges 10 policy actions to ensure the responsible use of AI in healthcare. 🔗 Read the report here: easac.eu/publications...

EASAC-FEAM Report “AI in European Healthcare” (2026).

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 22h

🔴 Join the live stream of the EASAC-FEAM report launch, “AI in European Healthcare” today at 13h CEST: The event features two panel discussions with experts, policymakers & stakeholders on what it takes to bring #AI into #healthcare safely and effectively. ▶️ auvicom.centerstage.tv/events/6ab66...

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

⚡ Meet the New Co-Chair of the #EASAC Energy Steering Panel Prof. Paulo Ferrão, representing the Lisbon Academy of Sciences, has been appointed as new Panel Co-Chair, joining Prof. Paula Kivimaa. 👉 Learn more: easac.eu/news/details... #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #Science4Policy

“Europe is entering a decisive phase of its energy transition, where climate ambition must translate into integrated energy systems that are secure, affordable and support a competitive and resilient economy,” says Prof. Paulo Ferrão, Co-Chair of the EASAC Energy Steering Panel.

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Which policies are needed to ensure we can entrust our health to artificial intelligence (AI)? Join us - in-person or via livestream - for the launch of the joint EASAC-FEAM Report on AI in Healthcare: easac.eu/meetings-eve...

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

“Investments that help retain more water in the landscape in various ways will, I believe, become a top priority within the EU in the years ahead,” suggests our Environment Director, Thomas Elmqvist in an article by @sthlmresilience.bsky.social . ▶️ www.stockholmresilience.org/news--events...

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As Europe burns, water retention emerges as a critical climate solution

Europe is experiencing another summer of record-breaking heat, drought and wildfires. According to Centre researcher Thomas Elmqvist, the situation underscores the urgent need to reduce carbon emissio...

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Desertification. Sounds like a distant issue? Think again – it’s impact may be closer than you believe. 📚 Read the Nature Restoration Commentary: lnkd.in/dSZWWRy5 💧Read more about the Water Retention project: lnkd.in/ebk68GdZ

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Scientific Advice Mechanism @euscienceadvice.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

EASAC and FEAM launch their joint report, "AI in European Healthcare," on 30 Sept in Brussels (and online): evidence, regulation (AI Act, MDR, EHDS), ethics, and workforce readiness for safely bringing AI into medicine. Register: scadv.eu/7gce29o

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Using AI responsibly is a prerequisite for making sure science advice remains trustworthy. It was a pleasure to steer the process leading to the publication of these guidelines. It's only the beginning of the conversation - stay tuned for our EASAC-led SAPEA event in Estonia in November!

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 10/08/2026

The RIA Discourse Series brings international experts to the RIA to discuss important contemporary issues in front of a public audience In this video, Claire Dupont shares with us what recommendations from the @easac.bsky.social 2025 sustainable energy report she thinks Ireland should implement

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

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.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

🐐🔥 Can goats prevent #wildfires? Agnes Rønberg from @politico.eu explores how grazing animals create firebreaks on abandoned farmland. Urbano Fra Paleo, member of #EASAC Wildfires Working Group urges focus on managing landscapes, not just fire suppression. 🔗 Read more: easac.eu/publications...

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Europe turns to goats to prevent wildfires

As abandoned farmland ignites around Europe, livestock and their appetites could be key to preventing wildfires.

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

💧 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.

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

📢 Are you a young, independent scholar passionate about delivering impact and committed to research excellence? The Global Young Academy (GYA) is calling for applications for their 2027 Cohort. Apply by 15 September 2026, 18:00 UTC! 👇

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

🔥 Record #wildfires in Europe bring #EASAC recommendations for integrated wildfire management and climate action back into focus: @theguardian.com cites our “Changing Wildfires” report, stressing the need for proactive strategies beyond fire suppression and emergency response to tackle root causes 👇

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Record wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries a mounting cost

Scientists call for better land management alongside reduction in greenhouse gases causing the crisis

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Scientific Advice Mechanism @euscienceadvice.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

At the EASAC Council Meeting in Nicosia, Cyprus, on 21 May, Heinz Faßmann, President of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, gave a keynote on "Science for Policy Advice in Times of Crisis." Watch the video summary: scadv.eu/lZOgRMT

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

As parts of Europe are bracing for the next heat wave and travelers are heading south, Bachisio Arca, wildfire specialist of the Italian National Research Council | CNR · Institute of BioEconomy gives advice to tourists on how to behave in case of a #wildfire. youtu.be/Jd9NHPn09Uo?...

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Wildfires and Tourism

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“Science-for-policy advice is something like a rendezvous between science and policy,” said Heinz Faßmann, President of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, at the EASAC Council Meeting in Cyprus. “Whether a love story follows depends on circumstances,” he added. #S4P @oeaw.bsky.social

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Prof. Heinz Faßmann: Science for policy advice in times of crisis

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

⚡“Electrification and energy system integration are the main drivers of climate neutrality, energy security, competitiveness and affordability," said Alessandro Allegra, EASAC Energy Programme Director, at last week’s European Committee of the Regions conference “Energy Transition Goes Local.”

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Alessandro Allegra (EASAC Energy Programme Director) at the European Committee of the Regions

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

🎉 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

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

In an interview by @oeaw.bsky.social to mark the 25th anniversary of #EASAC, our President Lise Øvreås shares her perspective on the importance of #Science4Policy advice, and why it matters more than ever to address today’s complex global challenges. 🔗 Read it here: www.oeaw.ac.at/en/news/happ...

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Happy birthday, EASAC!

For 25 years, EASAC has been bringing scientific expertise into the decision-making processes of the European Union. We spoke with President Lise Øvreås about how independent scientific advisory works...

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 12/06/2026

The RIA joins academies across Europe in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the @easac.bsky.social , the network through which Europe’s national science academies provide independent, evidence-based advice to policymakers. Read more on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/2026/06/12/r...

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Royal Irish Academy marks 25 years of EASAC and Ireland's contribution to European science advice - Royal Irish Academy

The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) joins academies across Europe in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC), the network through which Europe’s national...

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

This year, @easac.bsky.social celebrates its 25th anniversary. 🎂 The organization was jointly founded by the European science academies on 10 June 2001 at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm. Congratulations!

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

🎉 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...

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

🌱 Prof. Louise E.M. Vet (KNAW) reminds us how precious nature is: “The best thing we can do, and banks and insurance companies agree, is to invest in the combination of #biodiversity and #climate protection.” 👉 Read the #EASAC Commentary: easac.eu/publications... @knaw-nl.bsky.social #ItsScience

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Prof. Louise E.M. Vet on the value of nature

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

In an interview with @oeaw.bsky.social, Neven Duić @nduic.bsky.social, co-chair of the #EASAC Energy Panel, discusses why Europe must fundamentally redesign its energy system, how this can be achieved and what obstacles stand in the way. #EnergySecurity 🔗 In English: www.oeaw.ac.at/en/news/euro...

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

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.

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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.

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Czech Academy of Sciences @czechacademy.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Just years after the devastating fire in 2022, flames broke out again in Bohemian Switzerland (CZ) – this May. A warning sign: wildfire risk is rising fast. Prevention, resilient landscapes, and better public awareness must become priorities now. ➡️ www.avcr.cz/en/news-arch... @easac.bsky.social

EASAC infographic for the 2025 policy report, Changing Wildfires in Europe. Source: EASAC.

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Last month, #EASAC launched its Commentary on #Energy System Integration, sparking discussions on the need to accelerate #decarbonisation. Experts emphasized how advancing renewables shields against fossil fuel price shocks and shortages. Missed the launch? Here’s your chance to catch up 👇

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Energy System Integration

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Last year, #EASAC launched the report “Changing Wildfires: Policy Options for a Fire-literate and Fire-adapted Europe” easac.eu/news/details... As we prepare for another wildfire season, don’t miss this IAP webinar on advancing international collaboration in #wildfire modelling and risk assessment 👇

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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.

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🤝 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).

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The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) @iapartnership.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

⚡New EASAC Commentary launched: Energy System Integration As Europe faces rising energy costs and growing pressure on supply, this new publication shows how integrating electricity, heat and green gases can reduce dependence& support competitiveness. 👉https://tinyurl.com/2yn2k4a5 @easac.bsky.social

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 16/04/2026

@easac.bsky.social has launched a new Commentary on Energy System Integration, offering evidence-based insights into strengthening Europe’s energy resilience. Read more here: www.ria.ie/2026/04/16/e...

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The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences @scienceacademyswe.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

The European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (@easac.bsky.social) has published a new commentary which emphasises the need for accelerated transition to home-grown renewable energies and energy system integration. Learn more and download the report here. 👇

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New EASAC Commentary on energy system integration in response to Europe’s energy crisis - Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien

The European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC) has published a new Commentary which emphasises the need for accelerated transition to home-grown renewable energies and energy system integrat...

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

⚡ 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.

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 13/04/2026

Don’t miss the launch of the new @easac.bsky.social Commentary: Energy System Integration. Register here to get the link for the online event, scheduled for Thursday, 16 April 2026, from 15:00 to 16:45 CEST: easac-events.eu/event/energy... @deptcee.bsky.social

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🗓️ Join us on Thursday, 16 April 2026, at 15:00 CEST for the online launch of the new #EASAC Commentary on #Energy System Integration. #ItsScience 👉 Register here: easac-events.eu/event/energy...

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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/

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🗓️ Join us online 16 Apr 2026 at 15:00 CEST for the launch of a new #EASAC Commentary on #Energy System Integration. 📈 As debates intensify in Europe over soaring energy prices, affordability, and security of supply, the Commentary provides a timely roadmap for action. #ItsScience Register here 👇

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EASAC Commentary: Energy System Integration - Online Launch

Join our livestream on 16 Apr 2026, 15:00 CEST. With debates in Europe intensifying over how to mitigate the impact of soaring energy prices, affordability, security and investment priorities, EASAC’s...

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

⚠️ 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.

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

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.

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EASAC - European Academies Science Advisory Council @easac.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

▶️ 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.

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