Scientists and scientific organizations need to play a greater role in science diplomacy

Science diplomacy—the use of science to advance diplomatic goals—is critical for addressing challenges to the global commons such as climate change and pandemics. Beyond the formal processes of science diplomacy, scientists and scientific organizations can play important informal diplomatic roles. S...

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Main Author: Peter D. Gluckman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-11-01
Series:PLoS Biology
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9624423/?tool=EBI
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Summary:Science diplomacy—the use of science to advance diplomatic goals—is critical for addressing challenges to the global commons such as climate change and pandemics. Beyond the formal processes of science diplomacy, scientists and scientific organizations can play important informal diplomatic roles. Science diplomacy is critical for addressing global challenges such as climate change and pandemics. In this Perspective, Peter Gluckman argues that scientists and scientific organizations have important informal diplomatic roles to play beyond the formal processes of science diplomacy.
ISSN:1544-9173
1545-7885