The upcoming 2024 World Science Forum (WSF) in Budapest, with its theme of “The science and policy interface at the time of global transformations”, will bring together top thinkers in the science and science policy landscapes. Dr Lidia Brito, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, will be playing a key role at this year’s WSF.

The 11th edition of the World Science Forum (WSF) is once again hosted by Budapest, Hungary, on 20-23 November to discuss global trends shaping the future of science and the interaction of science, society and policy-making.

The 11th World Science Forum returns to Budapest between 20-23 November for another session of exciting and inspiring discussions under the main theme "The science and policy interface at the time of global transformations". Join us to discuss global trends shaping the future of science and the interaction of science, society and policy-making.

Message from Ms Mariya Gabriel, the European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth to the Participants of the World Science Forum

South Africa has created space for scientists to contribute to its foreign policy and ensure that science diplomacy features in the country’s diplomatic relations. This is according to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, who was addressing a session of the World Science Forum on Thursday, 8 December 2022. “We have allowed ourselves as South Africa to be led by our colleagues in the science system and it is them who are really driving government to ensure…

The World Science Forum is a celebration of international cooperation and its critical role, which enables science to progress. But above all it is a celebration of our commitment to science for social justice, evident from the vibrant debates and discussions over the past few days that indeed this Forum will decisively and positively respond to the call for action President Ramaphosa made on Tuesday night.