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Europe and global science bodies seek broader consensus on research
New global effort aims to tackle concerns existing frameworks reflect Western models of how science is conducted.
U.S. senators split over U.N. reform through budget cuts and nationalism
Senators agreed the U.N. needs revamping to align with American interests but diverged over precisely how to do that.
From Paris to Montreal: Science diplomacy gets institutional backing
Quebec’s network of research chairs turns last year’s UNESCO science diplomacy agenda into funded partnerships.
Governments turn to AI firms as new layer of governance emerges
Direct agreements with developers reflect a shift toward operational oversight as regulatory systems lag behind.
Strikes near Iranian landmarks test protections for cultural heritage
UNESCO said it gave all sides coordinates of protected sites so they could 'take all feasible precautions to avoid damage.'
E.U. moves to codify science diplomacy as strategic instrument
New European Commission proposal would establish an E.U. framework linking research to diplomatic and other priorities.
Nature’s decline is a business crisis, IPBES says in global assessment
More than 150 governments approve science-policy report showing that current incentives drive biodiversity loss.
U.N. names independent global AI science panel amid funding strain
Forty proposed panel members submitted for approval would serve in their personal capacities for a three-year term.
Trump calls U.S. the real U.N. after Thailand, Cambodia ceasefire
The comments were consistent with Trump’s long-standing hostility toward the U.N. and multilateralism more broadly.
Survey finds online violence against women on the rise boosted by AI
Seven-in-10 of women in 119 nations who are human rights defenders, activists or journalists experienced online violence.
Trump's $4.9B aid cut bypasses Congress to threaten organizations
The action is expected to impact operations and funding of international organizations that rely on U.S. contributions.
International monitors to de-escalate conflict by UNESCO site
The ceasefire provides a much-needed pause but a definitive resolution has eluded Thailand and Cambodia for decades.
Trump administration pulls plug on UNESCO again, cites anti-Israel bias
The U.S. will remain a full member of UNESCO until its withdrawal officially takes effect at the close of next year.
Leaders push link between science, technology and government policies
From Africa to the Americas, leaders spoke of the need to ensure that policy decisions are more scientifically informed.
UNESCO opens global ministerial dialogue on science diplomacy
Experts agreed science and diplomacy need to evolve to build trust, solve problems, and promote national interests.