INYAS Mid-Year Meeting 2024
IISER Kolkata · 26–28 September 2024
Report: INYAS Mid-Year Meeting and Technical Symposium 2024 — "Empowering Young: Leveraging Science and Technology for Sustainable Development".
The Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS) held its Mid-Year Meeting and Technical Symposium 2024 at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata from September 26–28, 2024. This three-day event commemorated a decade of scientific excellence and brought together young scientists, global leaders and regional stakeholders to advance dialogue, innovation and collaborative partnerships.
Day 1
The inaugural session released three key publications: the Annual Report 2023–24, the Mid-Year Newsletter 2024, and the MYM-2024 Brochure. Technical sessions addressed agriculture's role in sustainable food systems, climate action strategies, and young scientists' involvement in science governance.
Day 2
Four sessions focused on accessible healthcare, industry-academia partnerships, green energy technologies, and research ethics and integrity.
Day 3
The final day covered novel materials for sustainability and a satellite session titled "Role of Neighboring National Young Academies (NYAs) to Build Scientific Temperament among Asian Countries." Participants included the Global Young Academy, the International Science Council, and NYAs from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, and New Zealand's Early Career Forum.
Strategic outcomes
The meeting affirmed the importance of youth-led science diplomacy, identified shared capacity-building goals, and outlined a future roadmap involving an Asian NYA Platform, annual meetings, joint research initiatives, and expanded policy advocacy.