Mathematics for Action.
UNESCOmathematics is often considered abstract, it is fundamental to how we
understand nature, the larger universe, with its time and space dimensions
and a myriad of uncertainties.
The Covid-19 pandemic brought mathematical modeling to the forefront
of public attention and debate. Vocabulary such as ‘flattening the curve’ has
become part of the collective lexicon. Governments all over the world rely on
mathematics not only to forecast the epidemic but also to understand social
issues like vaccine hesitancy.
Mathematics has allowed for pivotal improvements
in weather prediction and has applications
in agriculture and fisheries. With new
mathematical approaches, a tropical
cyclone’s track can now be predicted up to
1 week in advance giving communities
time to evacuate, and potentially
saving lives and reducing economic
losses.
The Mathematics for Action toolkit focuses
on engaging stories of mathematics in
action. Written by mathematicians and
thought leaders from across the globe,
it presents fascinating research of how
mathematics is addressing the world’s most
pressing challenges.
The toolkit provides insightful information for decision-makers and for all
those who seek proofs to challenging questions and it presents new avenues
for scientific research.
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