The World Science Forum Türkiye 2027 (WSF2027) is inviting scientific organisations worldwide to propose side events that examine the role of science in navigating global crises, opening dialogue across divides, and finding common ground in an increasingly fragmented world. We welcome proposals that challenge assumptions, connect different fields and communities, and explore where science can make a meaningful difference to the issues shaping our shared future.

Date: December 5th, at 10:00 AM (UPC-03); 14:000 (CET) Location: Headquarters of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences (ABC)

The Asia-Europe Science & Technology Diplomacy Report maps out the different country strategies, priorities, policy tools and their performance in the Science and Technology Diplomacy field across 40 Asian and European countries, the European Union and the ASEAN Secretariat. The report aims to provide insights into the status of Science and Technology Diplomacy efforts across Asia and Europe.

The Royal Society (UK) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science have published “New frontiers in science diplomacy”, a report seeking to update the framework for science diplomacy, emphasizing its use as a tool to achieve diplomatic objectives and highlighting the need for awareness of national security risks in scientific collaborations, among others: https://royalsociety.org/about-us/what-we-do/international/science-diplomacy/

At a time when geopolitical tensions and technological advancements are reshaping our world, the meeting aims to advance international dialogue on creating a new global framework for science diplomacy that addresses the current needs of society.

In a world shaped by rapid scientific and technological advancements, the challenges of integrating these breakthroughs into society’s consciousness are immense. At the recent 2024 World Science Forum (WSF), Dr Margaret Hamburg, Co-President of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), sat down to talk with the WSF about the panel she participated in on “Risk Assessment – Weighing Risk in Policymaking” and her views on policymaking.