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The 1st Conference on Science Diplomacy in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe is jointly organised by the University for Continuing Education Krems (UWK) and the Executive Secretariat of the Central European Initiative (CEI-ES), with the involvement of the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance (EUSDA).
The conference addresses key questions of science diplomacy, focusing on capacity building, governance, and multi-stakeholder partnerships to strengthen science diplomacy in the region and promote the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The event aims to establish a network of science diplomacy enthusiasts and develop recommendations for future initiatives.
For more information, please refer to the source of this announcement: https://www.cei.int/events/1st-conference-on-science-diplomacy-in-central-eastern-and-south-eastern-europe-an-open-debate-on
An event report has been provided by the organisers which you find attached.
Key Highlights:
- The conference emphasised the need for interdisciplinary collaboration between scientists and diplomats to address global challenges effectively.
- Participants discussed the importance of training for both communities to improve understanding of each other’s roles and enhance cooperation.
- The report includes key takeaways aimed at guiding future SD-related activities in the region, highlighting the necessity of balancing national interests with international cooperation.
Overall, the event underscored the evolving role of SD in foreign policy and its potential to facilitate scientific collaboration across borders.