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International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing statement on Ukraine

(this statement is very similar in content and wording as the statement issued by the International Science Council ISC, https://council.science/current/news/isc-statement-ukraine/. ISPRS is a member of ISC).

In concert with ISC and many other scientific bodies, the International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) expresses its shock and deep dismay at the incursion by Russia into the sovereign state of Ukraine. Violation of a sovereign nation is unacceptable. This conflict has already generated a grave humanitarian crisis.

Science has proven to act as a platform for dialogue even in times of war, and therefore is a resource on which to capitalize to avoid further loss of life and disruption, including that to scientific research and infrastructures.

At a time when the demand and the potential for science to provide actionable knowledge to our global challenges on multiple fronts – climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, and growing inequalities – are greater than ever, the current conflict in Ukraine and its consequences will hamper the power of science to solve problems when we should be harnessing it.

ISPRS counts members in both, Ukraine and Russia. ISPRS warns against the severe outcomes that conflict will have on the research and academic community. Our capacity to work collaboratively on global challenges is only equal to our capacity to maintain strong collaboration amidst geopolitical turmoil. Ultimately, the isolation and exclusion of important scientific communities is detrimental to all.

Hannover, March 3rd, 2022

Christian Heipke, President ISPRS

 

 
 
 
 
 
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