The Global Science Diplomacy Book: “Science Diplomacy for Global Challenges” Published
The book Science Diplomacy for Global Challenges, prepared in collaboration between TÜBA and the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA), has been published. This comprehensive work approaches the most important issues of our time from the perspective of scientific cooperation and diplomacy.
Edited by TÜBA President Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Şeker and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mürsel Doğrul, The work, structured around two main sections titled “The Foundations and Frameworks of Science Diplomacy” and “Science Diplomacy in Sustainable Development and Global Challenges,” consists of 21 distinct chapters contributed by over 35 authors.
Science diplomacy is at the center of our international vision
Focusing on how science diplomacy can be a tool for trust and cooperation, the study details with concrete examples how scientific knowledge can be leveraged as diplomatic power in the face of many global challenges, from climate change to energy security, public health to food crises. The book also places special emphasis on the role of young academics and researchers in this ecosystem. The contributions of international scientific institutions are also noteworthy in the book. The World Science Forum (WSF), the International Science Council (ISC), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP), and the All European Academies (ALLEA) are featured in the book as prominent actors in the global architecture of science diplomacy.
President Şeker emphasized that the work is not only valuable for academics and scientists, but also serves as a valuable resource for science policy makers, diplomats, and all stakeholders interested in global governance. In the book's foreword, he stressed that science diplomacy has become a necessity for peace, sustainability, and global understanding in today's world. “This book is not just a publication; it is an expression of a joint effort that transcends borders, a path from science to peace. As TÜBA, we have placed science diplomacy at the center of our international vision,” he said.