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The keynote speakers pose after the first day Seminar - 

In an International Seminar with the theme Science Literacy in the Digital Era which was held in a hybrid manner, on Tuesday, Indonesian National Library and Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) signs Memorandum of Understanding on synergizing their resources, facilities and infrastructure in developing and optimizing libraries and improving science and technology. 

This is in line with the current library paradigm which prioritizes the library as a center for knowledge transfer. Currently, the library policy for collection management is 10 percent, for knowledge management is 20 percent, and for knowledge transfer is 70 percent.

"In substance, National Library has prepared digital science content rather than creating applications in the digital era," said Head of National Library Muhammad Syarif Bando said. 

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday, the Head of National Library of Indonesia explained that the library paradigm has led the library to transform into a library based on social inclusion or known as Social Inclusion-Based Library Transformation (TPBIS), which is National Library's flagship program.

"The TPBIS program helps people in rural areas to gain knowledge and improve skills," he explained.

Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro revealed that scientific literacy is currently not only important for individuals, but also for the health and welfare of communities and society as a whole.

"Contemporary scientific literacy involves an understanding of scientific processes and practices, familiarity with how science and scientists work, the ability to evaluate science products, and involvement in civic decisions related to the value of science," he said.

The seminar which was attended by many prominent figures also raise the awareness in reducing the impact of climate change that has to be done as soon as possible//VOI

Digital Literacy illustration by Kominfo - 

The Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) collaborates with the Inter-Academy Partnership (IAP), the Association of Academies & Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA), the Indonesian National Library of the Repubic of Indonesia (Perpusnas), and the Informatics Applications Directorate General of the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information, The Conversation, and supported by the AASSA Special The Committee on SHARE (Science, Health, Agriculture, Risk, Environment) Communication will organize an international seminar with a theme of "Science Literacy in the Digital Era". 

Participants-SpeakercomefromGovernment bodies, international bodies and associations, researchers, educators, communities, etc. This two day seminar will also be attended by keynote speaker such as Muhammad Syarif Bando,The Head of National Library along with Samuel Abriani Pangarepan, Director General of Informatics Applications for the Ministry of Communication and Information, who will be represented by Dr. Boni Pujianto, Director of Digital Literacy Kominfo. This Seminar will also be attended online by Dr. Kavita Berger from NASEM's Division of Earth and Life Studies, United States of America and Dr. Shiang Ping Wu of the World Organization for Literacy, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The objective of this seminar is then to discuss several issues : First, is on how to develop, spread and deliver credible digital science literacy to public effectively then to share experiences, and identify the current and future challenges; and last is to present innovative strategies and mechanisms to empower public engagement in addressing challenges.

Digital literacy can be defined as the ability using information and communication technology (ICT) to evaluate, create, and communicate information, desirable for well-being of individuals, communities and society.

“This seminar in the digital era is one of the activity that was held by AASSA. Science literacy in digital era is an important issue for society and scienties to communicate our message and also to share the right information when it comes to science”, Prof. DR. Ahmed Nur Yudusef, President of AASSA said.

Science is a way of knowing, a process, a product, and an institution. Science enables people to engage in the construction of new knowledge and use information to achieve desired ends. Access to science referred as science literacy.

On the same occasion the Head of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences, Prof. Satryo Soemantri Brojonegoro said that scientific literacy allows one to share ongoing explorations and discoveries as well as knowledge. Science also enables people to engage in knowledge construction.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday, the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) is an Indonesia’s independent body that gives opinions, suggestions, and advice to the government and society on the acquisition, development and application of science and technology.

AIPI promotes science through scientific conferences and policy discussion forums, publications, national and international relations, and other activities.

SHARE Communication refers to public communication of Science, Health, Agriculture, Risk & Environment Communication; which motivate and inspire public to be involved with the related issues.

“It is our pleasure that AIPI is appointed by the Association of Academies & Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA) and Inter-Academy Partnership (IAP) to be the host of this Seminar with a theme of “Digital Science Communication For The Betterment Of Humankind”, Prof. Brojonegoro added.

This theme is important for regional Asian due to nowadays effective communication strategies, and related issues of global significance. Public engagement approach should motivate and inspire community to get involved with SHARE digital literacy and related issues//VOI

The World Meteorological Organization is the United Nations System’s authoritative voice on Weather, Climate and Water - 

Climate change is taking a major human, economic and environmental toll in Europe, the fastest warming continent of the world.

The year 2022 was marked by extreme heat, drought and wildfires. Sea surface temperatures around Europe reached new highs, accompanied by marine heatwaves. Glacier melt was unprecedented.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Saturday, the State of the Climate in Europe 2022 report, the second in an annual series, was produced jointly by the World Meteorological Organization and the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

But, in a sign of hope for the future, renewable energy generated more electricity than polluting fossil fuels for the first time last year. Wind and solar power generated 22.3% of European Union (EU) electricity in 2022, overtaking fossil fuel (20%).

“For the first time, more electricity was generated by wind and solar than by fossil fuel in the EU. Increasing use of renewables and low-carbon energy sources is crucial to reduce dependence on fossil fuels,” said WMO Secretary-General Prof. Petteri Taalas.

“Climate services play a key role in ensuring the resilience of energy systems to climate-related shocks, in planning operations, and in informing measures to increase energy efficiency,” he added.

The report has a special focus on energy and highlights how more extreme weather, including intense heat, heavy precipitation and droughts have growing implications for the supply, demand and infrastructure of Europe’s energy system.

According to a survey of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) conducted by the WMO, 83% of Members in Europe reported providing climate services for energy.

However, less than half provide climate predictions for the energy sector. There is therefore untapped potential of NMHSs to support the energy transition.

The WMO State of the Climate in Europe 2021, is the second edition of climate reports to be published annually by the World Meteorological Organization’s Regional Association for Europe (WMO-RA6) and the European Union's Earth observation programme, Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)//VOI

The 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for East Asia and The Pacific (CAP) at Sokha Residence, Phnom Penh, Cambodia - 

Indonesia was successfully elected as a member of the UNWTO Executive Council for the 2023-2027 term with China, South Korea and Japan representing the East Asia and Pacific region and will support the success of the UNWTO General Assembly in October 2023.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Indonesian Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Menparekraf/Kabaparekraf) of the Republic of Indonesia, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno after attending the 55th Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for East Asia and The Pacific (CAP) at Sokha Residence, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday (15/6/2023), said, Indonesia was elected after getting the most votes and won one of the four Executive Council seats with the most votes.

Representing the East Asia and Pacific Commission together with China, Japan and South Korea, Indonesia is responsible for compiling UNWTO programs in the Asia Pacific region to be reported in the General Assembly.

"Thank God we managed to get the most votes, this is an achievement and thank you for your cooperation," said Sandiaga Uno.

For this achievement, Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu) of the Republic of Indonesia, especially Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi.

In addition, appreciation was also given to the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy team and the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) for Cambodia.

"And thank you, Ms. Foreign Minister, because Mrs. Foreign Minister intervened herself too and this is a trust for Indonesia that we must protect," said Sandiaga Uno.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Saturday, Indonesia through the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is committed to encouraging the development of the tourism sector in the East Asia, ASEAN and Pacific regions by focusing on sustainable tourism, human resources, digitalization and tourism transformation.

On the same occasion, Indonesia also advanced to become part of the Task Force on "Redesigning Tourism for The Future".

Through this special UNWTO work team, Indonesia has the opportunity to design the future of the world's tourism sector.

The new tourism concept is expected to have a positive impact on the world tourism sector and the archipelago. So that business opportunities are increasingly created and employment opportunities are increasingly open.

"Of course we also take on a Chair in the Redesigning Tourism for the Future program. So this is a very tough task and the team must remain solid," he said.

"Because the target is tourism which can revive our economy, accelerate our development, with a total of 4.4 million jobs in 2024," said Sandiaga Uno//VOI