The National Task Force of World Science Forum met today to discuss planning and progress for the biggest science event ever to take place in the Middle East.

Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan and Chair of WSF 2017, hosted a high level informal gathering at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Boston to present the themes of the upcoming WSF in Jordan and the Arab legacy of innovation and adaptation across the centuries.

At the Opening Ceremony of World Science Forum 2015 a panel of global thought-leaders declared renewed intent to fight poverty and promote just, equitable and inclusive social development based on the restoration, protection and sustainable use of natural resources and ecosystems.

What targets do governments need to meet in order to make the Earth a more liveable place in the twenty-twenties? How should one mitigate the consequences of global warming? What can scientists do so that the outcome of research may be efficiently exploited in political decision exerting a major influence upon the operation of societies, not just in the industries? In addition to learning what scientists should become to have their influence felt to that end? How could one increase confidence in…