In view of 2022 being a pivotal year for climate and biodiversity discourse with events such as the 27th UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh and the 15th UN Biodiversity Conference in Kunming, INGSA-Asia and the Southeast Asia Science Advice Network (SEA SAN) are delighted to present the first INGSA Horizon Series interview for 2022 with renowned lawyer, activist and educator, Dean Prof Dr Antonio La Viña, gaining insights into the urgency of science advice and diplomacy in the face of the climate crisis and biodiversity collapse.

Watch our interview for an illuminating conversation with Prof Tony on the state of international cooperation for collective action, the balance between environmental protection and socioeconomic development, as well as his hopes for the future stemming from youth activism and empowerment.

The INGSA Horizon Series features leading experts and practitioners at the science-policy-society interface to examine how science advice can be utilized to address current global challenges.

You can watch all the other interviews in the series at https://www.ingsa.org/2021-horizon/.