New Horizons for Science Diplomacy

InsSciDE Concluding Conference
PARIS,  23-24 JUNE 2022

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day 1 morning
Thursday 23 June

Maison de la Recherche
Sorbonne Université

28 Rue Serpente, 75006 Paris

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Pathways to a shared science diplomacy for Europe:
From InsSciDE to the EU SD Alliance

Day 1 Full DetailsSession abstracts and structure

** Please note: Thursday morning interactive workshops have reached capacity! Only those already registered or invited guests will be exceptionally admitted. If this applies to you, no further action is required in order to attend. **

 

In a highly interactive format, participants explore the most pressing issues in science diplomacy and possible tools and solutions, alongside experts from InsSciDE, the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance, as well as from the vast field of science diplomacy practice.

9.00–9.30

Welcome Coffee and Introductions

9.30–10.30

Session A (3 parallel sessions): Key theoretical concepts for science diplomacy: In search of the 4th dimension

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  1. Power asymmetries
  2. Instrumental relations or co-shaping of science and diplomacy?
  3. Diplomatic objects, infrastructure and materiality
  4. Institutions and (academic) networks
  5. Sociotechnical imaginaries

10.45–11.45

Session B (3 parallel sessions): Science diplomacy in action

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  1. Science diplomacy for EU Missions and Global Challenges 
  2. Competence building within science diplomatic communities 
  3. Wartime science diplomacy: Break or continue relations?
  4. Knowledge-based policy: How universities and science networks can organize to inform decision making
  5. Establishing the role of a science advisor in a diplomatic service – Challenges and opportunities

12.00–13.00

Lunch

After the lunch break, workshop participants reconvene at Richelieu Amphitheater at 13:30.

13.30–14.00

Plenary debate

** At Richelieu Amphitheater. See address below. **

Facilitated by Luk van Langenhove & Maria Paula Diogo

Participants reconvene in plenary and debate findings on science diplomacy concepts, practical challenges and action steps.

day 1 afternoon
Thursday 23 June

Richelieu Amphitheater
Sorbonne Université

17 rue de la Sorbonne, 75005 Paris

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14.30–14.45

Welcome Address

  • Professor Nathalie Drach Temam President of Sorbonne Université

14.45–15.45

Showcase: InsSciDE Success Stories and Legacy

  • Marga Gual Soler (Chair) GESDA, InsScIDE Advisor
  • Representatives of InsSciDE's work packages:

    Power | Science Diplomats | Heritage | Health | Security | Environment | Space | Engagement & Interface | Communication & Legacy

15.45–16.15

Coffee break

16.15–17.30

Practical futures for science diplomacy

  • Pierre-Bruno Ruffini (Chair) University of Le Havre
  • Angela Schindler-Daniels German Aerospace Center (DLR), Past Co-Chair EU SD Alliance
  • Elisabeth Claverie de Saint-Martin President-Director General of CIRAD
  • Jan-Marco Müller European Commission, DG Research & Innovation;
    formerly European External Action Service (EEAS)
  • Laurent Warlouzet Sorbonne-University/ GIS-Euro-Lab
  • Norbert Hounkonnou Network of African Science Academies (NASAC)
  • Peter McGrath The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), InterAcademy Partnership (IAP)

17.30–18.00

Conclusion of Day 1

  • Maria Cristina Russo Director for Global Approach & International Cooperation in Research & Innovation in DG Research and Innovation (pre-recorded)
  • Claire Giry French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation

day 2 morning
friday 24 June

UNESCO Headquarters
ROOM XI

Entrance Suffren 
125 Av. de Suffren, 75007 Paris

UNESCO on Google Maps

9.00–9.30

Breakfast and Digital Exhibition of Case Studies  

Lounge area of Room XI

9.30–10.00

Welcome and Introduction

  • Ezra Clark Director a.i. of the UNESCO Division of Science Policy and Basic Science
  • Professor Pascal Griset Coordinator of InsSciDE 
  • H.E. Adam Al Mulla Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Kuwait to UNESCO, Professor of Chemical Engineering  
  • H.E. Ramata Ly Bakayoko Permanent Delegate of Côte d'Ivoire to UNESCO, Professor of Pediatric Dentistry

10.00–10.30

Inventing a shared Science Diplomacy for Europe: InsSciDE Offerings and Conclusions

  • Pascal Griset InsSciDE Coordinator
  • Claire Mays InsSciDE Executive Director 
  • Leonard Laborie InsSciDE Deputy Coordinator 

 

10:30-11:00

Coffee break

11:00-12.30

Open Science, Multilingualism and Inclusivity: New Dimensions for Science Diplomacy

  • Ana Persic (Chair) Programme Specialist at UNESCO
  • Janne Pölönen Federation of Finnish Learned Societies;
    Helsinki Initiative on Multilingualism in Scholarly Communication
  • Norbert Hounkonnou Network of African Science Academies (NASAC); University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin
  • Sylvie Rousset Director of the CNRS Open Research Data Directorate (DDOR)
  • Tania Eulalia Martinez-Cruz Indigenous Peoples Food Systems and Water Expert, FAO

12.30–13.00

Beyond InsSciDE: An Alliance for Science Diplomacy

  • Pascal Griset, CNRS, and Claire Mays, Symlog, Current Alliance co-Chairs
  • Angela Schindler-Daniels and Stella Reschke, DLR, Preceding Alliance co-Chairs
  • Luk van Langenhove, UVB, and Eric Piaget, UNU-CRIS, Incoming Alliance co-Chairs

InsSciDE has received funding under the European Union's Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme (grant agreement n° 770523, 2018-2022)

This event is not organized by the French government. However, it is authorized by the French government to use the emblem of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Contact

contact@insscide.eu

d.palmberg@unesco.org