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Science Diplomacy in Japan: From Policy Frameworks to Strategic Action

Guest Editorial: AAAS Science & Diplomacy Amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, rapid technological change, and transnational challenges such as climate change and global health, science and technology have moved to the center of diplomatic practice. While they are increasingly regarded as core national assets, their advancement nonetheless depends on international cooperation—through research collaboration, global talent mobility,…

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Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works – Helen Pearson

The remarkable story of the global movement championing the idea that evidence, not opinions, should guide our decisions. Today, more and more people around the globe are using scientific evidence to figure out what works—in health, government and business as well as conservation, schools and parenting. This wasn’t always the case. This book tells the…

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Bulwarks of science diplomacy under attack? The role of international research infrastructures in current geopolitics

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G20 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable (CSAR) Outcome Statement – South Africa 2025

Outcome Statement from the G20 Chief Science Advisors Roundtable – 21st Sept 2025 – Pretoria, South Africa

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Rewiring science diplomacy – Science Editorial

Over the past two decades, science diplomacy has been cast in a glow of hopeful optimism, especially by academics. It was framed as the art of bridge building, opening channels between adversaries, a common language across cultures, and a refuge for dialogue in times of political rupture. This aspirational model helped connect scientists across geopolitical…

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The Trifecta of Expert Humility – Marc Saner – Key Issues & Concepts

Reflection piece: The “trifecta” of the humilities of competence, motive and role will improve trust, uptake, and teamwork to the benefit of both the advisor and the advised.

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The Muscat Declaration on Global Science – ISC – January 2025

On the Occasion of the Muscat Global Knowledge Dialogue, 26–28 January 2025, Muscat, Oman Preamble The Global Knowledge Dialogue is an initiative of the International Science Council (ISC) to periodically consider key issues at the science-society and science-policy interfaces. This edition was convened jointly by the ISC and the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and…

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Nature Editorial: Advising governments about science is essential but difficult. So train people to do it

A great scientist doesn’t necessarily make an effective science adviser — but schooling and practice can help to bridge the gap. Earlier this year, Nature asked science-policy specialists which country is particularly good at ensuring science is factored into government decisions. The question mystified many respondents. “Not aware of any,” wrote one. “None have enviable systems,” wrote…

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Nature Feature: Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

A Nature global survey finds that most specialists are unhappy with systems to provide science advice to policymakers. By Helen Pearson Killer viruses. Artificial intelligence. Extreme weather. Microplastics. Mental health. These are just a few of the pressing issues on which governments need science to inform their policies. But the systems that connect scientists with politicians are not…

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Science and Diplomacy Journal – Special Issue: Science Diplomacy — 15 Years On

It has been 15 years since the publication of the joint AAAS-Royal Society report New Frontiers in Science Diplomacy.1 To mark that anniversary, our two organizations are revisiting our report, aiming to publish an update to it in early 2025. Over the past year, we have consulted stakeholders widely, aiming to gather a diverse range of views…

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Commentaries / Op-Eds

Science Diplomacy in Japan: From Policy Frameworks to Strategic Action

Beyond Belief: How Evidence Shows What Really Works – Helen Pearson

Bulwarks of science diplomacy under attack? The role of international research infrastructures in current geopolitics

G20 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable (CSAR) Outcome Statement – South Africa 2025

Rewiring science diplomacy – Science Editorial

The Trifecta of Expert Humility – Marc Saner – Key Issues & Concepts

The Muscat Declaration on Global Science – ISC – January 2025

Nature Editorial: Advising governments about science is essential but difficult. So train people to do it

Nature Feature: Science could solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Why aren’t governments using it?

Science and Diplomacy Journal – Special Issue: Science Diplomacy — 15 Years On

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