Presentation Information
[U12-01]Panel discussion involving the Advocate for Global and Domestic Policies from the Global Geoscience Societies Consortium.★Invited Papers
*Mark Mocettini Shimamoto1, Hisayo Harlan1 (1.American Geophysical Union)
Keywords:
science policy,cooperation,associations,towh hall
This panel brings together global geoscience representatives to examine how to protect scientific independence, integrity, and international collaboration amid increasing political, economic, and societal pressures. Drawing from major scientific unions worldwide, panelists will discuss how the changing research and policy landscape impacts practice, funding, and partnerships. Topics include how data-sharing agreements are affected by political tensions, restrictions on cross-border data flows, and differing standards for open science. They may highlight instances where instability or conflict disrupted networks, leading to alternative collaboration models or virtual infrastructures. The discussion will also cover economic pressures like dwindling government R&D budgets and security-focused funding, which influence research priorities and early-career scientists’ involvement. Additionally, the panel may address how misinformation and declining public trust challenge science communication and inspire new community engagement initiatives. Examples of successful international collaborations, such as climate research consortia and shared observation networks, will demonstrate that cooperation can persist despite diplomatic strains.