Science Diplomacy

Cathy Campbell, President and CEOCRDF Global

www.crdf.org

Science and Diplomacy

Informing foreign policy objectives with scientific advice

(science in diplomacy)

Facilitating international science cooperation (diplomacy for

science)

Using science cooperation to improve international relations

between countries (science for diplomacy)

Source: The Royal Society

What is Science Diplomacy?

Utilizing science engagement

to establish positive, productive

and prolonged ties between

countries (CRDF Global)

Science Diplomacy isn’t New

U.S.-China Science

Cooperation

Israel-Palestine Science

Cooperation

U.S.-Russia Science

Cooperation

Recent Developments

• New initiatives and

national investment in

science and technology

research

•Presidential appointment

of Science Envoys and

enhanced diplomatic role

for science

Recent Developments

• New legislation to boost

science diplomacy

(Congressional awareness)

•Growing awareness and

support for science and

technology (private sector)

Components of Science Diplomacy

Educating stakeholders (policy, S&T, business, public)

Providing opportunities for scientists to engage

Evaluating progress and impact

CRDF Global and Science Diplomacy

• Science education and

research infrastructure

•Regional collaboration

amidst differences, for

mutual benefit.

•Reconnecting previously

isolated S&T communities.

•Exploring new

opportunities for science as

a diplomatic tool.