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Science Diplomacy
Cathy Campbell, President and CEOCRDF Global
www.crdf.org
Science and Diplomacy
Informing foreign policy objectives with scientific advice
(science in diplomacy)
Facilitating international science cooperation (diplomacy for
science)
Using science cooperation to improve international relations
between countries (science for diplomacy)
Source: The Royal Society
What is Science Diplomacy?
Utilizing science engagement
to establish positive, productive
and prolonged ties between
countries (CRDF Global)
Science Diplomacy isn’t New
U.S.-China Science
Cooperation
Israel-Palestine Science
Cooperation
U.S.-Russia Science
Cooperation
Recent Developments
• New initiatives and
national investment in
science and technology
research
•Presidential appointment
of Science Envoys and
enhanced diplomatic role
for science
Recent Developments
• New legislation to boost
science diplomacy
(Congressional awareness)
•Growing awareness and
support for science and
technology (private sector)
Components of Science Diplomacy
Educating stakeholders (policy, S&T, business, public)
Providing opportunities for scientists to engage
Evaluating progress and impact
CRDF Global and Science Diplomacy
• Science education and
research infrastructure
•Regional collaboration
amidst differences, for
mutual benefit.
•Reconnecting previously
isolated S&T communities.
•Exploring new
opportunities for science as
a diplomatic tool.