Next panel @sciencepolicy #CSPC2018 on international science and Canada, global agenda for 2030. Gordon McBean starts us off with background on international consortia and meetings on this important topic. Need to bring stakeholders together for a global program

#CSPC2018 Speakers:
-@wwatsonwright @OceanFrontier
-@AbernsteinCIFAR @CIFAR_News
-@amyluers @FutureEarth
-@WMO_President @WMO
-Ted Hewitt @SSHRC_CRSH
@CRSH_SSHRC
-Maria Uhle @NSF
@Belmont_Forum

#CSPC2018 @wwatsonwright @OceanFrontier stresses there is only one ocean, where distinct bodies are connected. If we treat them separately and let borders define policy, we limit the impact our policies can have

... and it's not just about climate change, this one ocean is critical to life on the planet. It sustains life, provides food, and is a source of social and economic wealth #CSPC2018

One of the biggest challenges, across partners of @OceanFrontier internationally, is working collaboratively to max impact. We're not just judged on policy, papers, and HQP produced. We have to work across disciplines and silos to bring impact to global priorities ⬇️ #CSPC2018

#CSPC2018 @AbernsteinCIFAR says science is intrinsically global, and so are most of the issues we are facing today (incl. #SDG and global /grand challenges). Canada has the opportunity to be an honest broker and to lead in being collaborative in addressing these challenges

... We shouldn't just try to excite students and young people about #science (cc #ChooseScience), we should mobilize them to think about grand challenges. Science is required to address / solve them all - @AbernsteinCIFAR @CIFAR_News #CSPC2018 @sciencepolicy

#CSPC2018 @AbernsteinCIFAR says @CIFAR_News is not a research funder, they are a convener of science. They are not bound by borders. Canadian scientists come together to lead on a world stage.

Powerful statement for #cdnsci @ #CSPC2018 by @AbernsteinCIFAR

For Canada to act boldly, we need an integrated strategy, a science action plan that we can build on to create partnerships that tackle grand challenges & excite young people to #ChooseScience and work on solutions.

#CSPC2018 @amyluers @FutureEarth presents the levers of transformative change, how to codesign new methods and policies across silos to drive impact. This includes support for young scientists & #ECR.

Building #sustainability into earth targets and into the digital age are also critical for @FutureEarth @amyluers. At all levels, codevelopment of knowledge and tools, while training the #NextGen to build capacity to address those issues, is critical ⬇️
#CSPC2018 @sciencepolicy

#CSPC2018 @WMO_President @WMO world meteorological organisation presents their role within UN as one of the oldest scientific institutions. They convene international interests to promote #sustainabledevelopment and knowledge translation + evidence-informed decision-making

#CSPC2018 @WMO goals for 2030 and in the long term for climate have implications across fields of science and society in general ⬇️

Ted Hewitt presents the role of @SSHRC_CRSH, and science at large, in these future goals, including for #AI. The 'I' is most important, and it depends on the human element. That is what we are going to trust, when our kids board a driverless bus to take them to school #CSPC2018

... This brings us to the #CRCC and its role in driving cross-sectional, high impact, collaborative, fast breaking research. The first competitions will be on 3 areas

(I will not rewrite these, I already livetweeted his talk at #ERD18 Monday at

https://twitter.com/ShawnMcGuirk/status/1059576009622581248?s=19

) #CSPC2018

#CSPC2018 @Belmont_Forum has 25 member orgs over 50 countries. Don't need to pay to play, it's more of a potluck. Bring your strengths to the table, says Maria Uhle. You don't have to be a member, if you want to contribute, you're welcome to do so

Current and upcoming opportunities @Belmont_Forum #CSPC2018 ⬇️

Of particular note, the @NIH, @wellcometrust, and other large bodies are involved in the Climate, Environment, and Health opportunity. This is an exciting project, that bridges two massive global priorities in climate and health. #CSPC2018

📢 Announcement : @NSERC_CRSNG is now a member of the @Belmont_Forum! We hope to serve as a convener for #cdnsci to participate in these opportunities

#scipol #CSPC2018 @SSHRC_CRSH @CIHR_IRSC

#CSPC2018 mentions @StudentsOnIce as a great program for engaging young people and #NextGenCanSci on climate change and international challenges. Other great programs incl @Belmont_Forum engage 2nd year undergrads (Global Sustainability Scholars) and @ehPECS @Polar_Research!