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The Academy aims to promote the adoption of technological discoveries and innovations
Election to Membership and bestowment of Fellowships are the primary means through which the ZaAS recognises excellence in science, technology and innovation. Other mechanisms include award/prize schemes.
Publishing policy briefs, scholarly journals, monographs and reports provides an opportunity for ZaAS to contribute to national, regional and global discourse.
The ZaAS is committed to strengthening the Zambia Young Academy of Sciences (ZYAS) in order to build its capacity and thereby give a voice to young scientists on national issues, promote science as a career of choice for young people and provide science-informed advice to public policy. The Zambia Young Academy of Sciences is an Academy of early career scientists, whose membership draws from all disciplines. The Academy works to foster early career independence for young scientists. The Zambia Young Academy of Sciences seeks to collaborate with scientists from every geographical region around the world. Membership to the ZYAS is based on a proven track record for outstanding contributions to science and commitment to public service. The young academy strives for the highest quality in its activities.
The Academy seeks to play a greater role in science communication and dissemination as part of its wider function of building public awareness and appreciation of the knowledge and learning generated through research and scholarship in science and technology.
The ZaAS aims to promote Zambian Scholarship and research at regional and global levels through membership in various regional and global networks that support science and technology. Hence, the Zambia Academy of Sciences participates in regional and international discourse with other academies through its membership in the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC), the International Science Council (ISC) and the Inter-Academy Partnership (IAP).
The Zambia Academy of Sciences periodically publishes press releases, policy briefs, articles and communiqués either alone or in collaboration with other academies. Some of the releases are listed below:
A joint Press Release (2018) with the Entomological Society of Zambia, Copperbelt University, Mulungushi University, University of Zambia and the Institute for Eco-Development Strategies and Toxicology (IESTO) on the Fall Armyworm. Advised the government of Zambia to re-invest in Zambia’s scientific capacity in general, and in crop protection research in particular, to rebuild and enhance early warning systems (click here).
Press Release (2018) by the Zambia Academy of Sciences (ZaAS) on the national Cholera epidemic and control measures being implemented by the government of the Republic of Zambia. Advised the Government on measures to control cholera (click here).
Policy Advice Communique (2019) on the nexus of climate change, food security and child nutrition submitted to the government of Zambia following scientific conferences on “Climate Change – A Call to Action for Zambia” (September 2017), and on Food and Nutrition in Zambia’s Economic Development”(March 2019). (click here).
Policy Advisory Note (2020) on novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic long-term measures. In providing the note, the Academy acknowledged the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Zambia in the fight against COVID-19 and the leadership offered by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the fight against the pandemic (click here).
The Zambia Academy of Sciences is an independent organization uniting leading scientists and engineers. Its mission includes promoting technological innovation, advancing research, and utilizing science and technology for sustainable development in Zambia, fostering excellence in the field.