Download the Position Statement here.
In June 2025, together with the meeting’s hosts, the Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS), the GYA held an International Conference of Young Scientists on the topic “Confluence of Visionaries: Empowering Science for Global Change”.
The Conference brought together nearly 200 young scientists from more than 60 countries at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad to foster dialogue and build collaborative networks among emerging and established science leaders, innovators, policymakers, and early-career researchers (ECRs) from across disciplines and sectors.
The resulting joint Position Statement released today underscores the commitment of GYA and INYAS to foster shared scientific knowledge and technological progress.
The recommendations of the Statement are intended for scientists and scholars across all generations, scientific organizations, industry representatives, and policymakers aiming to empower science to foster global change.
Key recommendations from respective panel topics include:
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Encourage co-creation and innovation from all sectors, including remote communities.
- Support impact-driven solutions that address challenges even with limited resources.
Building Awareness on Environment, Social and Governance Frameworks in the Global Context
- Involve local/traditional communities in environment, social and governance decision-making processes.
- Support policymakers in making evidence-based decisions that balance economic growth, environmental stewardship, and social equity.
Industry 5.0: Augmenting Human-Machine Interface
- Incorporate youth perspectives into AI development.
- Prioritize equitable connectivity and digital literacy across societies.
Health and Nutrition for Global Wellness
- Promote trust in science through well-informed science communication
- Embrace the One Health approach worldwide.
Underlying all the recommendations in this statement, ECRs from the signing academies strongly advocate to strengthen sustained support for scientific research and international scientific cooperation. The advancement of knowledge, innovation, and the training of future generations of researchers largely depends on stable and strategic funding that both enhances local capacities and integrates them into global collaboration networks. Reinforcing these dynamics not only increases the quality and relevance of research but also ensures that scientific outcomes contribute effectively to addressing humanity’s shared challenges, fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and globally oriented science for the public good.
Download the Position Statement here.
About the GYA
The vision of the GYA is science for all; science for the future, and its mission is to give a voice to young scientists and researchers around the world. The GYA, founded in 2010, is an independent science academy of 200 outstanding early- to mid-career researchers from six continents who are selected from across disciplines based on their academic excellence and commitment to engage with society. GYA members serve five-year terms, and the GYA presently counts members from 100 countries. The GYA administrative Office is publicly funded and hosted at the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. The wide array of GYA activities is supported by a range of international public and private funds.
About INYAS
INYAS is the first and only recognized young scientist academy of India. INYAS was founded by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) council in December 2014 with a vision to promote science education and networking among young scientists at the national as well as international level. Currently, INYAS has a total of 119 members and close to 100 alumni. Through diverse initiatives, such as National Frontiers of Science meetings, technical symposia, flagship events, science outreach camps, remote area lectures, career awareness workshops, webinars on current topics, white papers, science competitions, and many more, INYAS is actively working to connect the young scientists of the country as well as the world for science promotion. INYAS provides a platform to exchange ideas, initiate discussions on scientific topics, collaborate among the new generation of scientists, and make the voices of the young researchers heard by senior academicians and policymakers of the country.