Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences

Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences
AbbreviationZAS
FormationOctober 2004; 20 years ago (2004-10)
FounderResearch Council of Zimbabwe
Founded atHarare, Zimbabwe
TypeNational academy
PurposeTo promote scientific research and advise policymakers on science-related issues
HeadquartersHarare, Zimbabwe
FieldsTropical resources, ecology, environment and climate
Membership (2005)
35
AffiliationsInterAcademy Partnership, Network of African Science Academies
Websitewww.zas.ac.zw

The Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences (ZAS) is a national academy of sciences in Zimbabwe, formed in 2004 by the Research Council of Zimbabwe (RCZ). It addresses subjects such as tropical resources, ecology, and environmental and climate studies. The academy is affiliated with the InterAcademy Partnership and the Network of African Science Academies.