Biodiversity in 40% of the earth’s surface is not protected – the oceans are beyond national jurisdiction. The UN is developing a treaty to conserve marine biodiversity in these areas and to allow some of these resources to be used to develop new products such as medicines which can stop resistant bacterial infections. Key goals are to permit freedom of marine scientific research and allow the sharing of any benefits that arise from commercial use of marine biodiversity.

Come and discuss ways to ensure that marine science can advance whilst at the same time biodiversity is protected.

Tea & Talk Series

The Tea & Talk series invites everyone to enjoy a cup of tea while engaging with experts in a friendly, relaxed discussion. There won't be any powerpoints, notes or formality here - just the chance to ask questions and to listen to some of Scotland's leading authorities on a variety of subjects.

All Tea & Talk events will take place using Zoom Meetings so attendees can take part using audio and video. To encourage discussion and allow for everyone an opportunity to ask questions we have limited the number of spaces available.

Please note that the audio of these sessions will be recorded for marketing purposes - only the Speaker's audio will be used. Recordings will be deleted once the necessary audio has been edited.

Curious times call for curious minds

The RSE (Royal Society of Edinburgh) launches its second annual summer programme Curious, a month-long series of online events bringing together some of Scotland’s leading thinkers and practitioners , curated to make us question the world around us. Programme themes include:

• Our Planet: with a particular focus on climate change, and celebrating Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters
• Health & Wellbeing: the dichotomy of mental and physical health also examining wider well-being
• Innovation & Invention: from the innovation that drives our path forward to the inventions which created the modern day era.

Browse the full programme at www.rse-curious.com