Publications from the Council of Finnish Academy and the partners of the Council
On this page you can find publications from the Council of Finnish Academies and its central international and Finnish partners . These partners include for example: EASAC, IAP, Finnish Science Academies, ALLEA, ICSU, CAETS, Euro-CASE, UAI, and the International Human Rights Network.
05.07.2018
IAP for Health: “A Call for Action to Tackle the Growing Burden of Dementia”
The proportion of the population that is 65 years of age or greater has grown over the last decades, and this trend will continue. Also, because advancing age is the greatest known risk factor for dementia, the number of individuals living with dementia worldwide will nearly triple by 2050.
Publisher:
IAP for Health
01.02.2018
EASAC: Negative emission technologies: What role in meeting Paris Agreement targets?
Report confirms that negative emission technologies (NETs) offer only "limited realistic potential" to remove large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and not at the scale envisaged in some climate scenarios.
Publisher:
EASAC
19.06.2017
EASAC: Valuing Dedicated Storage in Electricity Grids
Large-scale electricity storage is making a come-back because it can contribute to the flexibility which is needed by system operators to manage the increasing penetration of variable renewable electricity generation on the grid.
Publisher:
European Academies Science Advisory Council
16.05.2017
EASAC: Multi-functionality and Sustainability in the European Union’s Forests
A multidisciplinary group of European experts has reviewed the latest scientific knowledge to develop recommendations for sustainable forest management in the EU that delivers the optimal social, environmental and economic benefits.
Publisher:
EASAC
24.03.2017
ALLEA: The European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity
All European Academies (ALLEA) has published the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity. It is a living document that will be reviewed every three to five years.
The Council of Finnish Academies is the Finnish member of ALLEA.
The Council of Finnish Academies is the Finnish member of ALLEA.
Publisher:
All European Academies (ALLEA)
24.11.2016
EASAC: Priorities for Critical Materials for a Circular Economy
In its report on critical materials, EASAC offers some potential approaches to analysing scarcity and identifying which elements are likely to be at risk of future scarcity.
Publisher:
European Academies’ Science Advice Council (EASAC)
24.11.2016
EASAC: Indicators for a Circular Economy
On Indicators for a Circular Economy, EASAC has analysed the ways to assess progress towards the circular economy and will share its insights on the indicators that are most needed in Europe.
Publisher:
European Academies’ Science Advice Council (EASAC)
EASAC commentary on GHG footprints of oil feedstocks
The EASAC report on taking into account the greenhouse gas footprints of different crude oil feedstocks for transport fuels provides some guidance to the European Commission on what should be considered in future regulatory policy.
Publisher:
EASAC
25.01.2016
EASAC/JRC report on “Marine Sustainability in an age of changing oceans and seas”
EASAC/JRC joint report on marine sustainability encourages EU decision makers to enhance ecosystem-based management of human use of the sea. Professor Jorma Kuparinen took part in preparing the report as an expert nominated by the Council of Finnish Academies.
Publisher:
EASAC, JRC (Joint Research Centre)
25.11.2015
EASAC commentary on “Circular Economy”
The commentary includes a detailed discussion from natural and social science perspectives of the underlying issues. Anni Huhtala (VATT Institute for Economic Research) took part in preparing the commentary as an expert nominated by the Council of Finnish Academies.
Publisher:
EASAC
19.10.2015
Facing Critical decisions on climate change in 2015
This EASAC statement discusses scientific issues to consider in the negotiations at COP21 in Paris. The national science academies urge national governments within Europe and the European Commission to play an active role in Paris in seeking a comprehenssive agreement which will limit future warming
Publisher:
EASAC
19.10.2014
Gain of function (in virology)
This EASAC study relates to the debate about risks and benefits of research modifying viruses to better understand their functioning, in particular their potential to cause pandemics. Attention is given to viruses spreading from animals to humans and to human viruses spreading from animals to humans
Publisher:
EASAC
08.06.2015
Marine sustainability in an age of changing oceans and seas
Summary of EASAC/JRC marine report.
The report includes recommendations for integrating marine governance to develop coherent European marine policies. The founding of a virtual European Marine University for training and research is proposed as a recommendation.
The report includes recommendations for integrating marine governance to develop coherent European marine policies. The founding of a virtual European Marine University for training and research is proposed as a recommendation.
Publisher:
EASAC, JRC
27.04.2015
Future Directions for Scientific Advice in Europe
Essays on the future of scientific advisory activities in Europe. Writers include: Anne Glover, Kari Raivio, Ulrike Felt, Robert Madelin, Andy Stirling, Vladimír Šucha and Jos van der Meer.
Publisher:
European Commission, SPRU (University of Sussex), University of Cambridge, Stiftung Mercator
16.03.2015
Working with Big Ideas of Science Education
This IAP publication addresses concerns that the science curriculum in many countries is overloaded, frequently accompanied by assessment emphasising memorising facts, and a deterrent to an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning.
Publisher:
Science Education Programme (SEP) of IAP
13.11.2014
Shale gas extraction
EASAC statement addressing three specific concerns from the public debate on the exploitation of Europe's shale gas potential.
The statement warns not to treat shale gas fracking as a miraculous solution to Europe's energy security or reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The statement warns not to treat shale gas fracking as a miraculous solution to Europe's energy security or reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Publisher:
EASAC
01.10.2014
Antimicrobial drug discovery
EASAC statement on the opportunities and challenges of tackling infectious diseases to re-examine the current situation, to consider how to search for new directions for antimicrobial innovation and to remove impediments in translating research advances to drug development.
Publisher:
EASAC
10.09.2014
European space exploration
Publication on the major potential benefits of space science for research, explores the economic, political and social arguments for choosing automated or human missions, and recommendations for the adoption of an overall strategy to ensure opportunities are not lost.
Publisher:
EASAC
10.03.2014
Risks to plant health
EASAC publication on plant health and diseases, containing evidence-based recommendations for promoting plant health.
Representatives of the Council, Prof. Jari Valkonen (Uni Helsinki) and Prof. Eva-Mari Aro (Uni Turku) were involved in preparing the report.
Representatives of the Council, Prof. Jari Valkonen (Uni Helsinki) and Prof. Eva-Mari Aro (Uni Turku) were involved in preparing the report.
Publisher:
EASAC