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Preparing for crises

We have entered a 鈥減ermacrisis鈥�, an extended period of instability and insecurity, fuelled by natural disasters, pandemics, climate change and war. How can research help?

We have entered a 鈥減ermacrisis鈥�, an extended period of instability and insecurity, fuelled not only by natural disasters but pandemics, climate change and war.

This week, Science in Action is at the Royal Society as they host the All European Academies assembly on the importance of research in crises. Roland speaks to international experts on how research contributes to responding to and preparing for the multiple and entangled crises of our time.

Presenter: Roland Pease
Producer: Ella Hubber
Editor: Richard Collings
Production co-ordinator: Jonathan Harris

(Photo: A man wearing a protective face mask walks past an illustration of a virus in Oldham, 3 August 2020 Credits: Phil Noble/Reuters)

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