Office of International Networks, Cooperation, and Security (INCS)
The Office of International Networks, Cooperation, and Security (INCS) is the nexus between the U.S. National Academies and the global research community. INCS builds and sustains partnerships and implements international programs work to connect American science and innovation to international policymaking. Our experts represent the country in forums and conferences, ensuring the voice of U.S. science is heard internationally.
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Transboundary water conflicts, cooperation, and pathways forward
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Transboundary river basins supply water to over half of the world’s population and play an important role in global ecosystems, economies, and security.
Conference Highlights Scientific Cooperation in the Americas
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The Inter-American Network of Academies of Sciences (IANAS) is a regional network of science academies. At a recent IANAS meeting held in Mexico, attendees discussed current initiatives and highlighted the importance of scientific cooperation among countries in the Americas.
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