This keynote explores how open science, crisis-ready data governance, and responsible research assessment together form the backbone of resilient knowledge systems in times of instability and conflict.
Drawing on internationally endorsed initiatives, the talk highlights how transparent, ethical, and participatory data practices can strengthen trust, support inclusive decision-making, and enable sustainable urban recovery.
By linking open science with reflective research cultures and self-evaluation, the keynote presents a unified vision for how science across disciplines can contribute meaningfully to long-term urban resilience and sustainable development.
There will be a discussion after the talk.
The keynote is part of the kick off for the research project FORWARD.
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FORWARD
Supporting the resilience of communities in war affected regions in Palestine and Ukraine.
Keynote speaker Francis P. Crawley
- Co-Chair, UNESCO‑CODATA Project on Developing Data Policies for Times of Crisis Facilitated by Open Science
- Co-Chair and Coordinator, CoARA-ERIP
- LIves in Leuven, Belgium
Francis P. Crawley is a philosopher with longstanding expertise in bioethics, research integrity, global health, and data governance. He has contributed extensively to international guidelines on ethics review, Good Clinical Practice, and responsible research oversight, and has advised global organizations including WHO, UNESCO, UNAIDS, and the European Commission.
His work spans health data governance, AI ethics, genomics, digital twins, and data visitation, bridging advanced scientific innovation with ethical and human-rights-based frameworks. Over more than 25 years, he has reviewed and served on numerous international research and ethics committees worldwide.
