Summary of FAPESP: Vacina contra a gripe, pesquisa contra o COVID 19 e futuro incerto

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The YouTube video " FAPESP : Vacina contra a gripe, pesquisa contra o COVID 19 e futuro incerto" emphasizes the significance of science and technology investments during critical times, particularly in the context of climate change. The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), which has funded over 20,000 scientific projects since 1989, is highlighted for its contributions to advancing knowledge and improving lives. However, the speaker raises concerns about a proposed budget bill that could reduce FAPESP's budget by up to 30%, resulting in a potential loss of 600 million reais for research in Brazil. This potential cut has alarmed the FAPESP council, which fears the impact on ongoing projects and collaborations with universities, institutes, and startups in São Paulo. The governor's office acknowledges the budget debate and financial flexibility considerations but does not comment on the potential impact on FAPESP's budget.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "FAPESP: Vacina contra a gripe, pesquisa contra o COVID 19 e futuro incerto," the speaker discusses the importance of investing in science and technology during critical moments of climate change and the role of the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) in financing research in Brazil. The foundation, which has been investing in research since 1989, has financed over 3,000 projects in the Amazon and over 20,000 scientific projects in various fields, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and improving people's lives. However, the speaker expresses concern that the foundation's budget may be reduced by up to 30% in the upcoming year due to a proposed budget bill, which could result in a loss of 600 million reais for research in Brazil. This is a significant setback for research in the country and could have far-reaching consequences for society as a whole. The FAPESP council issued a statement expressing surprise and deep concern about the potential budget cut, which could impact ongoing research projects and collaborations with universities, institutes, and startups in the State of São Paulo. The governor's office responded that the budget debate and allocation of funds are part of the annual budget submission process, which occurs in September, and that the proposed budget cut is a recognized practice aimed at providing more financial flexibility.