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Science Diplomacy Why, Where and How
Mandë Holford, PhDCity University of New York / The American Museum of Natural History
mholford@gc.cuny.edu/ mholford@amnh.org
SD Boot Camp, NYAS, Jul 14, 2011
WHY is Science Diplomacy having a resurgence?
Global challenges with borderless complexities
Climate ChangeResource Scarcity
Infectious diseases Conflict Resolution
EconomicCapacity Building
WHY is Science Diplomacy having a resurgence?
US-Soviet relations
SESAME ConstructionIn Middle East
“Silk Road”China-Mesopotamia
History of international collaboration between scientists
“Science Tempur”
WHY is Science Diplomacy having a resurgence?
We’re the good guys & gals…
Scientists & Technology have high poll numbers
WHERE is Science Diplomacy happening?
Practiced by BRIC (Brazil, Russia, China, India) countries…Viewed as Western phenomena used for resourcesNeeds to be extended to other emerging states-Rwanda
HOW is Science Diplomacy Practiced?
“Scientific approach to diplomacy, not diplomatic approach to science…”Involve local scientist –Academies, SEED project Do place-based science: Arg, energy efficiency, malaria
HOW is Science Diplomacy Practiced?
Science Diplomat- AAAS Science & Technology FellowshipMOUs-China +India (2005) hard and soft wareGlobal Science Program for Security & Competiveness- Rep. Berman
Mr. BITE
HOW is Science Diplomacy Practiced?
Peace Parks- demilitarized zone(Korea), Mesopotamia marshlands (Iraq and Iran) NSF-USAID PEER launch Jul 7, 2011 (administrative barriers)
Connecting Ecology and Peace
Collaboration of scientists innate to our work
HOW is Science Diplomacy Practiced?
Integrate big ”P”(politics) with small “p” (programming)
Integration that is iterative - all sectors doing the dance
Science not a replacement for politics….
Politics Programming
HOW is Science Diplomacy Practiced?
1. Regional Prominence (China+ India)
2. Capacity Development (education)
Five Elements to SD framework:
3. Joint Infrastructure Development(Research Satellites, LHC, SESAME)
4. Open Access Knowledge Distribution
5. Public Engagement (Civilian Power)
Barriers to Science Diplomacy
1. Asymmetries in S&T capacity
2. Economic/security concerns to technology/knowledege access
3. Restrictions on exchange (visa)
4. S&T budgets in decline worldwide
5. Degree classicism (what’s in a name?)
Politicizing Science - “How does science taste?”