Advancing Global Science Diplomacy: The EU Framework for Science Diplomacy and how it can support UNESCO’s science diplomacy efforts (21 October 2026)
Advancing Global Science Diplomacy: The EU Framework for Science Diplomacy and how it can support UNESCO’s science diplomacy efforts
Date: 21 October 2026
Venue: UNESCO HQ Paris, room XI
Format: hybrid
Organiser: EU Delegation to UNESCO in cooperation with the European Commission (DG RTD) and UNESCO
Following the adoption of the Council recommendation on a European Union framework for science diplomacy1 on 29 May 2026, which tasks the EU to contribute to the global science diplomacy discourse, the EU is exploring how to connect the European efforts with UNESCO’s activities on science diplomacy and similar developments in other world regions. This event will examine the European Union Framework for Science Diplomacy in the light of UNESCO’s mandate and ongoing work on science diplomacy and will provide a platform for discussion on how EU-UNESCO cooperation can contribute to advancing science diplomacy globally.
Objectives of the event:
The event aims to:
• Present the European Union Framework for Science Diplomacy, highlighting its strategic objectives, guiding principles, and role in strengthening the EU’s global leadership in science diplomacy.
• Introduce EU initiatives on science diplomacy to support a future UNESCO Decision on Science Diplomacy, outlining its rationale, objectives, and the need to foster EU-UNESCO cooperation on science diplomacy and expected contribution to UNESCO’s mandate and multilateral cooperation in general.
• Demonstrate the complementarity between the EU Framework for Science Diplomacy and UNESCO’s ongoing work, including its intergovernmental scientific programmes and normative instruments, and discuss practical steps forward.
The event will be held in person at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris and hybrid, and registration is required for all participants. Please register to the event using the following link by 19 October 2026.
Connection details for hybrid participants will be provided following successful registration to the event.
Please register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemt3aoZvetqF0omzCPlW1lklV8WYNTdYikx2xXRk3L64IdVQ/viewform