Vietnam hosted the Asia-Pacific Women's Science Conference

Nearly 300 female scientists from 16 countries and territories will come to Vietnam to discuss nutrition and gender equality in the 4.0-time study.

In the afternoon of October 15, Vietnam Women's Knowledge Association announced the content of the Conference of the Network of Asian Pacific Women Scientists (INWES - APNN) which will be held in Hanoi for 3 days (from 18 - October 20).

With the theme 'Women science for sustainable development in a digital age' , the conference attracted the participation of 300 delegates, female scientists, researchers and lecturers from international and institutes. , domestic school.

Female scientists increasingly play an important role in scientific research.(Photo: Loan Le).

According to the Organizing Committee, this conference has taken the initiative to bring out the major issues of global concern: Gender and gender equality in science and technology in the context of industrial revolution 4.0; disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation; nutrition and food safety.

These issues are also organized into seminars for local and international scientists to share the research results as well as the ability to cooperate to solve the difficulties each country is facing.

This is also an opportunity for members of the Asia-Pacific Women's Scientist Network to report on the organization's activities in the past year, making recommendations to enhance cooperation among members. next time.

Representatives of Vietnam Women's Knowledge Association announced the conference program.(Photo: BN).

The conference is expected to pass the Hanoi Declaration, addressing the concerns that member countries will face in the future and proposing regional cooperation in the field of scientific research and information sharing. , training and supporting women to rise to leadership positions.

The joint statement will also recognize the importance of female scientists for the growth and sustainable development of economies during the period of industrial revolution 4.0 and the necessity of narrowing the gender gap in faculties. learning and technology.

The Asia-Pacific Women's Scientists Network was established in 2011, with the current membership of 250,000. The network currently has 13 members from 13 countries and territories including Australia, Bangladesh, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan (China) and Vietnam.

Participating in the Network of members has the opportunity to collaborate research, share experiences and exchange common issues, projects and initiatives to serve the development of each member.

Conference program:

• October 18 : Opening session
• October 19 : Organizing three seminars with topics " Gender and gender equality in science and technology in the context of industrial revolution 4.0"; "Reduce disaster risks and adapt to climate change"; "Nutrition and food safety" with actors is a prestigious scientist in each field.
• October 20 : Delegates visit Trang An (Ninh Binh) - World Cultural and Natural Heritage.