# TWAS Science Policy Dialogue

- Dates: 26 October 2026 to 29 October 2026
- Location: International Centre for Theoretical Physics of UNESCO & IAEA, Trieste, Italy
- Organiser: The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

TWAS hosted a three-day climate training workshop in Trieste for early- and mid-career climate scientists from the global South. The workshop brought 37 scientists from 27 developing countries together with IPCC experts for sessions on climate science, adaptation strategies, and policy engagement, and to familiarize participants with the IPCC process.

## Who attends

Early- to mid-career researchers from developing countries meet IPCC experts for an intensive climate workshop hosted by TWAS

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://twas.org/article/twas-brings-37-global-south-climate-scientists-trieste-ipcc-focused-training-workshop)

## Topics

- Science & Research
- Education & Training

## Speakers

- Marcelo Knobel, Executive Director, TWAS
- Ladislaus Chang'a, Vice-Chair, IPCC
- Quarraisha Abdool Karim, President, TWAS

## Sponsors and partners

- Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

## Where to stay

- **Zudecche 1 Bed&Breakfast**: 80 m from the venue
- **Hotel Brioni**: 150 m from the venue, 2 Via della Ginnastica
  - Phone: +39 040 772942
- **Hotel Centrale**: 240 m from the venue, 1 Via Amilcare Ponchielli, Trieste, 34122
  - [Hotel website](https://www.triestehotelcentrale.com/)
  - Phone: +39 040 639482
- **Albergo Città di Parenzo**: 270 m from the venue, 8 Via degli Artisti, Trieste, 34121
- **The Modernist Hotel**: 300 m from the venue
- **Hotel Continentale**: 320 m from the venue, 4 stars, 25 Via San Nicolò, Trieste, 34121
- **Hotel Istria**: 320 m from the venue, 5 Via Ruggero Timeus, Trieste, 34125
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelistria.com/)
  - Phone: +39040371343
- **Victoria Hotel Letterario**: 340 m from the venue, 4 stars, 2 Via Alfredo Oriani, Trieste, 34131
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelvictoriatrieste.com/)
  - Phone: +39 040 362415

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/twas-science-policy-dialogue/