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All NewsWildlife trade researchers call for reforms to keep polarisation from tearing CITES apart
Researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on Wildlife Trade, as part of an international team from nine countries, are calling for change to prevent polarisation on trade regulations for iconic species from causing irreparable damage to CITES, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
A journey into epilepsy research with Professor Arjune Sen
Arjune Sen, Professor of Global Epilepsy, Founding Director of the Centre for Global Epilepsy and Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on Global Epilepsy, talks to Head of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences Professor Kevin Talbot about his career so far, the challenges of working in global health and his next steps in epilepsy research on Purple Day.
Advances in AI can 'help prepare world for next pandemic'
A study published with the involvement of Oxford Martin School researchers outlines for the first time how advances in AI can accelerate breakthroughs in infectious disease research and outbreak response.
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Upcoming Events
All Events'Back to the future? The promise and peril of historical analogies in AI governance' with Dr Julia Morse
Proponents of AI governance often look to the past for examples of how AI might be governed multilaterally. Individuals concerned about AI arms races borrow from nuclear institutions, while those who worry about uncertainty support a scientific panel akin to the IPCC. Others draw on issue areas as diverse as particle physics, civil aviation, and financial regulation.
Panel discussion : 'UK systemic resilience to international climate and nature risks - New evidence on trade and supply chains and priorities for policy and finance'
This event will explore how the UK can strengthen systemic resilience to international, cascading climate and nature-related shocks. As climate finance evolves, global trade systems shift, and geopolitical and fiscal pressures mount, both the UK and the international community face heightened risks that threaten supply chains, macroeconomic stability, and environmental sustainability.
'AI and the future of work in developing countries' with Dr Pablo Egaña-delSol
In developing economies, artificial intelligence (AI) is expected to have transformative—and potentially disruptive—effects on labour markets. Unlike previous waves of automation, which primarily affected routine or low-skilled jobs, AI now increasingly impacts high-skilled, educated workers, younger adults and women in certain roles.
'Rethinking conservation: inclusion and participation in the Pacific Islands’ with Dr Sangeeta Mangubhai
Conservation in the Pacific Islands faces unique challenges, requiring approaches that acknowledge the deep interconnectedness of communities and their environments. Traditional conservation methods have sometimes overlooked unique socio-cultural contexts including the rights, needs and aspirations of Indigenous Peoples and local communities, leading to unintended negative consequences.
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Delivering a better-informed wildlife trade
Cooling the world without heating the planet
Improving medical treatment and combatting antimicrobial resistance
Shining a light on energy’s zero carbon future
Building a better future for people with epilepsy
Shifting the dial on money’s climate impact
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Food Sustainability
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Antimicrobial Resistance Testing
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Ethical Web and Data Architectures
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Global Epilepsy
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Future of Development
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Agile Initiative
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Systemic Resilience
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AI Governance Initiative
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