Hosted in the historic Palais des Nations – the United Nations Headquarters in Geneva – and organized in partnership with the key international agencies, diplomatic missions, academic institutions, global NGOs and technology leaders shaping the future of multilateralism, the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Week provides an unparalleled immersion, learning and networking experience into the Science and Diplomacy ecosystem of International Geneva.
This programme is organised by the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) Foundation. Learn more about the work of GESDA in science diplomacy capacity building.
Join the Science & Diplomacy Week if you want to:
- Understand the growing importance of anticipatory science diplomacy as an emerging discipline that unites science with world affairs.
- Learn about the most significant science breakthroughs in five, 10, and 25 years and their impact on people, the society and the planet.
- Jointly devise with science and policy leaders from around the world the future diplomatic envelopes needed to embrace science advances for the greatest benefit of humanity, while minimizing their risks and undesirable consequences.
- Learn to apply cutting-edge anticipation methodologies, scientific insights and quantitative methods to diplomatic practices for improving negotiation processes, international conflict resolution and global governance for responding to global challenges.
- Get an insider view of International Geneva as the global hub of Science and Diplomacy for multilateralism and network with its key actors.
- Participate in a “Multilateralism Lab” with simulations and scenarios to help shape the future of science diplomacy.
GESDA will provide scholarships on a case-by-case basis to applicants from low-and middle-income countries to ensure global diversity and inclusivity. Find more information on the application form.
Submit your expression of interest by 4 March 2024.
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