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G7 researchers highlight academic freedom
OTTAWA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The Science Academies of the G7 on Monday issued a joint declaration emphasizing the importance of academic freedom and reminding G7 political leaders of the importance of collaborations across borders.
According to a news release from the Royal Society of Canada (RSC), the joint declaration also highlighted the institutional autonomy, the integrity of research, research security, and the responsible conduct of research in support of the public good.
The G7 countries have seen particular benefit from the investments in research, the mobility of researchers and the collaborations across borders that have accelerated discovery, knowledge creation and innovation, said the declaration.
"Yet, there is so much that we take for granted in our daily lives and in our quality of life that would not exist if it were not for these scientific advances," it said.
"Especially in times of uncertainty, it is essential that our Academies commit to strengthening our efforts in defense of the integrity of science and the science advice systems," said Alain-G. Gagnon, president of the RSC.
Presided by the RSC in 2025, the S7 (Science 7) consists of the Science Academies of the G7: l'Academie des sciences de France, Nationale Akademie der Wissenschaften Leopoldina (Germany), Accademia Nazotionale dei Lincei (Italy), the Science Council of Japan, the Royal Society (UK), and the National Academy of Sciences (U.S.).
Canada is taking up the 2025 G7 Presidency, with G7 Leaders' Summit to be held in Kananaskis, Alberta, from June 15 to 17.
