What is the Global Research Agenda? The Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation (KT) and Evidence-informed Policy-making (EIP) is an initiative led by WHO to identify and define research priorities in the fields of KT and EIP and establish a comprehensive research agenda for these areas. The agenda is being developed by experts in research…
In a world fractured by geopolitical tensions, GESDA unveils a new framework for anticipatory science diplomacy to ensure that scientific breakthroughs benefit all of humanity In 2018, the world was jolted by the announcement of the first gene-edited babies, engineered using the CRISPR-Cas9 technology by a Chinese scientist. What could have been a triumph of…
The joint paper “Five years to course correct – Science and engineering for a world off track“, prepared for the 2025 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), outlines how science, technology, and innovation can help realign global efforts toward inclusive, evidence-informed sustainability. It highlights a persistent challenge: while scientific and technical knowledge is growing, it is…
This joint report from the UN Futures Lab/Global Hub and the International Science Council (ISC) explores how strategic foresight is being applied across the Global South. Featuring 14 case studies, the report illustrates how diverse actors, from community organizations to government bodies, are using futures thinking to address real-world challenges and support inclusive, long-term decision-making….
The project ‘Building capacity for evidence-informed policymaking in governance and public administration in a post-pandemic Europe’ was inspired by the need of Member States to respond to complex policy issues requiring specialised knowledge, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic led to a widespread recognition in governments that the use of evidence in advising policy…
Mutual Learning Exercise on Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy – 4th Thematic Report This is the fourth thematic report produced as part of the Mutual Learning Exercise on Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy. It is framed by a discussion paper on Trust as a Governance Challenge for Science-for-Policy Ecosystems and incorporates…
The ISC has established the Centre for Science Futures to improve our understanding of emerging trends in science and research systems, and to provide options and tools for appropriate action. The Centre, launched in May 2023, explores where changes in science and its organization are leading us by carrying out analytical work, organizing workshops, and compiling resources….
The American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Royal Society announces the highly anticipated science diplomacy framework, “Science Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption.” The framework addresses new challenges facing science diplomacy today, including increased economic competition; rapid technological advancements like artificial intelligence; and the rise of non-state actors including “tech titans.” The…
Recommendations of the EU Science Diplomacy Working Groups This report presents the results of five EU Science Diplomacy Working Groups that were established by the European Commission in order to develop recommendations for a European Framework for Science Diplomacy. The working groups consisted of 130 science and diplomacy experts from across Europe, with each group…
The European Commission launched a Mutual Learning Exercise on ‘Bridging the Gap Between Science and Policy’. This Thematic Report focuses on the first discussion topic about fostering knowledge-sharing within and among Science for Policy (S4P) actors. The report highlights the need to frame S4P in the broader context of knowledge-for-policy (K4P) and it introduces key…
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