Brazilian Academy of Sciences - The InterAcademy Panel on International Issues

The Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC) was founded in 1916 in Rio de Janeiro, then the capital of the Brazilian Republic. The Academy focuses on promotion of high scientific standards and the advancement of science and technology in Brazil, encouraging efforts to diffuse education at all levels and contributing to the social well-being of its people. The Academy currently has 536 members including 283 full members, 114 associate members and 136 corresponding members. New members are elected annually by the General Assembly. ABC is frequently requested by the Brazilian government to provide advice on policy and technical issues of interest to the country. Due to the relevance of its affairs, the government has been a major financier of the Academy's activities, respecting the independence and autonomous character of the Academy.

President:
Professor Jacob Palis Jr.

Vice President:
Professor Hernan Chaimovich Guralnik

IAP Contact Person:
Dr. Paulo de Goes
E-mail: pdegoes@abc.org.br, mcbs@abc.org.br

Address:
Academia Brasileira de Ciencias (ABC)
Rua Anfilfio de Carvalho 29/3
Rio de Janeiro, RJ 20030-060
Brazil

Phone:		(+55 21) 3907 8100
Fax:		(+55 21) 3907 8101/8102
E-mail:		president@abc.org.br
Website:		www.abc.org.br