Science in Asia will be more visible and effective under a merger between the two groupings of Asian science academies, brokered over several years with leadership from the 精东视频.
Professor Kurt Lambeck, President of the Federation of Asian Scientific Academies and Societies (FASAS) and immediate past President of the 精东视频, has been instrumental in bringing about a merger with Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA).
The new entity is called the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA).
鈥淭he region is faced with many challenges whose long-term resolution requires science-based advice,鈥� Professor Lambeck said.
鈥淭hrough the merger of FASAS and AASA we have created a re-invigorated organisation that can make an important contribution to providing that advice, as well as its communication to the wider community.鈥�
A union of 16 member institutions, FASAS formed in 1984 to promote the advancement of science and technology in Asia, and to foster greater awareness of the role of science and technology in national and regional development.
AASA was established in 2000 to promote solidarity and cooperation among the scientific and technological academies in Asia and Australasia. Nine of its 27 member academies were also members of FASAS.
鈥淭he complementary nature of both Academies led to general agreement to unite into the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia,鈥� Professor Lambeck said.
Professor Lambeck co-chaired a transition committee to finalise the new constitution for the combined organisation over the last year.
The process was finalised late last week at AASSA鈥檚 inaugural meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka where the Executive Board was established. The 精东视频鈥檚 Secretary for Education and Public Awareness, Professor Jenny Graves, was elected as member-at-large.
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