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OSI x UNEP Working for People and the Planet
2 February, by Isabelle MILHOMME

Since 2025, OSI has been a Major Stakeholder of the organization United Nations Environment Protection (UNEP) or Programme des Nations Unies pour l’Environnement (PNUE). As such, the Programme is inviting us to attend this webinar aimed at understanding career opportunities within UNEP.
Importance of Participatory Science in 3 Panels of the 3^rd United Nations Conference in Nice in June 2025
6 October 2025, by Thomas EGLI

On the occasion of the 3^rd edition of the UNOC Conference, the city of Nice hosted actors from all over the world for a conference “focused on action.” This event was the perfect opportunity to highlight participatory science and its contributions to sustainable development (SDG14) and the (...)
Review of the Hackathon on Participatory Science for the Ocean
2 October 2025, by Thomas EGLI

Participatory science serving the Ocean
The NGO OSI (Objectif Science International) and the Université Côte d’Azur, within the framework of the 3^rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, co-organized a Hackathon dedicated to participatory science for the Ocean.
From June 3 to 12, participants (...)
Objectif Sciences International through the Impact Gap Canvas
30 September 2025, by Thomas EGLI

Using the lens of the Impact Gaps Canvas, designed by Daniela Papi-Thornton at the University of Oxford, allows us to go beyond the simple idea of a solution to deeply understand the root causes and systemic dynamics of a problem.
This tool helps map out the actors, existing initiatives, and (...)
When Impact Diplomacy redraws the horizons of the Environment
22 August 2025, by Thomas EGLI

Can Participatory Science support the new challenges of the moment for International Geneva regarding the Environment?
Contribute to the collaborative drafting of the position statement issued by the NGO Objectif Sciences International as part of the 3^rd United Nations Ocean Conference.
7 June 2025, by Thomas EGLI, Chloé LAROSE, Isabelle MILHOMME

Following the collaborative work that took place (see below), you will find here the Position Paper that was submitted to the UN. Contribute to a collective statement to the United Nations for the Ocean! As part of the United Nations Ocean Conference, an international coalition is (...)
UN New York - April 22, 2025 Conference for the Harmony with Nature Program
19 April 2025, by Thomas EGLI

As part of the 79^th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Mr. Thomas EGLI, Director of the Geneva Forum and Founder of the NGO Objectif Sciences International, was invited by the President of the UN General Assembly to speak.
Presentation of the conference and its program, and (...)
Océan 2025 - Présence et actions de l’ONG Objectif Sciences International dans le cadre de l’UNOC 2025
14 April 2025, by Thomas EGLI

A l’occasion du Congrès One Ocean Science et de la 3ème Conférence de l’ONU pour l’Océan, l’ONG OSI, Statut Consultatif Spécial auprès de l’ECOSOC de l’ONU, déploie une action de grande envergue, dédié à la mobilisation et la montée en compétence des citoyens et la mise en collaboration entre les parties (...)
Hackathon – Participatory Science for the Ocean
8 April 2025, by Thomas EGLI

From June 3 to 12, 2025 – Nice, France
As part of the 3^rd United Nations Ocean Conference
Concept Note - Citizen Science in the Service of Science and Technology
26 March 2025, by Thomas EGLI

1. Introduction
General context:
Participatory Science is a particularly engaging format among the various possibilities offered by Citizen Science. It represents a research approach where non-scientist citizens are actively involved in the co-creation of scientific projects, data collection, (...)
Concept Note - The Contribution of Citizen Science to Education
26 March 2025, by Thomas EGLI

1. Introduction
General Context: Citizen science, also known as participatory science, is an engaging form of citizen science that allows the public to actively engage in large-scale scientific projects. By involving citizens, including students, in data collection and analysis, these projects (...)
Concept Note - Implication citoyenne dans les projets technologiques, d’ingénierie et de start-up : vers une société innovante par les sciences participatives
26 March 2025, by Thomas EGLI

1. Introduction
Contexte général : À l’heure où la technologie transforme en profondeur nos sociétés, l’innovation ne peut plus se permettre d’être confinée aux seuls laboratoires ou aux sphères d’experts. Les défis planétaires – climat, énergie, santé, éducation, inclusion numérique – nécessitent non (...)
A Message from the Presidency, September 2024
1 October 2024

Find the latest strategic updates on the NGO’s developments and funding directions on this page.
Call for Papers - Participatory Science and Research at the One Ocean Science Congress in Nice in June 2025
11 September 2024, by Thomas EGLI

The One Ocean Science Congress will be organized by CNRS and IFREMER from 4 to 6 June 2025 in Nice and will be the scientific pillar of the 3^rd UN World Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which will be held there from 9 to 13 June 2025.
We invite you to contact the NGO’s Resource Centre to present one (...)
Summit for the Future at the UN in September 2024 - Statement by the NGO Objectif Sciences International
9 September 2024, by Thomas EGLI

On the occasion of the Summit for the Future organised jointly by Germany and Namibia, the NGO Objectif Sciences International delivered its proposals within the framework given to civil society organisations in consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council.
What we are looking (...)
Swiss Science Diplomacy in 2024: A Strategic Pillar for Research, Innovation and International Cooperation
9 September 2024, by Thomas EGLI, Chloé LAROSE

In 2024, Swiss science diplomacy will occupy a central place in the Confederation’s international strategy, positioning science as a crucial lever for achieving its national and international objectives. The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SEFRI) plays a key role in (...)

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LIVE COVERAGE - TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE MEXICO USA 2024
7 February 2024, by Thomas EGLI

Live broadcast of the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, from Mexico by the Objectif Sciences International team on field mission.
A Message from the Presidency, January 2024
17 January 2024, by Thomas EGLI

Before looking forward, it’s worth reflecting on the path we’ve traveled to fully understand the direction we’ve chosen and to carefully guide our steps ahead.
I clearly remember the pivotal moment when Thomas decided to step down from the OSI leadership, and we set up our new “management” (...)
A Message from the Presidency, January 2023
6 January 2023, by Moussa MUSAVULI MBUTHO

It is with great pleasure that I was elected President of OSI for the year 2023, and I would like to thank all the members of the NGO Objectif Sciences International who honored us with their presence at the International General Assembly.
My thanks go to Madame Anne OUVRARD, outgoing (...)
A Message from the Presidency, May 2022
20 May 2022, by Anne OUVRARD

Dear colleagues,
At the end of April, we gathered for three days of discussions about our organization, our operations, roles to be filled, and—last but not least—the financial conditions of our activities. This group included individuals from General Management, Operations Management, and the (...)

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A Message from the Presidency, March 2022
9 April 2022, by Anne OUVRARD

Dear colleagues,
As you know, last year I was pleased to accept the invitation to join OSI’s Executive Committee, upon the request of its members at the time (Rosina, Stéphane, Christa, Moussa, and Thomas).
This strategic body, established at OSI’s founding, developed further in 2008 with the (...)
10 years of the UN status !
8 March 2021, by Thomas EGLI

Science, Girls too !
New Viral Video - Youth Entrepreneurship!
7 March 2021, by Thomas EGLI

Innovation and the Ability to Be Entrepreneurial from a Young Age
Strategic Committees of the Programs of the NGO Objectif Sciences International
4 March 2021, by Thomas EGLI

INVITATION (FR/EN) at Paris for the physically meetings (confirmed) and online for the hybrid interactive remote sessions from Monday 15^th to Tuesday 30^th March, 2021.
We are pleased to invite you, if you wish, to follow and participate in the Strategic Committees of the different Programs of (...)
Strategic Program Committees of the NGO Objectif Sciences International
4 March 2021, by Thomas EGLI

Invitation to Paris for the in-person meeting (confirmed) and remote participation in the live interactive hybrid session, from Monday, March 15 to Tuesday, March 30, 2021.
We are pleased to invite you, if you wish, to follow and participate in the Strategic Committees of the various Programs (...)
The word of the Presidence - January 2021
27 January 2021, by Christa MUTH

The roots of Objectif Sciences International go back to 1992 when Thomas Egli, a serial entrepreneur, founded “Les Sciences Actives” almost 30 years ago. Fabulous! And Thomas is still part of our team, now called “Objectif Sciences International”.
Since then, what incredible developments have (...)
Alternative Education Methods: A Key to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals?
27 July 2020, by Thomas EGLI, Claire GUERINI

Essay and Proposals for Efficient International Organizations for Better Education Worldwide.

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Training - Project Centered Pedagogy Applied to Citizen Science and Participatory Research dedicated to Achievement of Education and Resolution of Sustainable Development Goals
20 March 2020, by Thomas EGLI

Each March, training in Project-Based Pedagogy Applied to Participatory Research dedicated to Education and Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals is offered by the NGO Objectif Sciences International.
Today, the format of Participatory Sciences has become essential and proves (...)
Presentation at United Nation (New-York) on Participatory Research as powerful tool of Education in changing Behaviors for Climate and Rights of Nature
5 June 2019, by Thomas EGLI

Presentation given in the fram of the Conference on Rights of Nature organized by the GEneral Assembly of the United Nations
Change of Presidency within the NGO Objectif Sciences International
15 August 2018, by *Cons-Pub&Com

M. Thomas EGLI, who, since 1992, developed a series of innovations, tools, and organizational concepts that led to the creation of the NGO Objectif Sciences International, stepped down from his role as President of the association on August 10, 2018.
This departure from the President’s role is (...)
The NGO adopts new statutes to support its evolution.
10 August 2018, by Thomas EGLI

On July 27, 2018, the association Objectif Sciences International, recognized as a Non-Governmental Organization, signed its New Statutes.
These Statutes were developed through a project led by the Working Group comprised of members of the Executive Committee, with a series of consultations (...)
Scientific Outreach
28 March 2017

Help science progress!
Participatory Science and Citizen Science
27 March 2017

Contribute to the advancement of science!
United Nations 2016 Dialogues on Harmony With Nature
4 July 2016, by *Att-Pub

OSI ngo is asked to produce statement about the question of Education in the fiel of Harmony with Nature.
ECOSOC High Level Segment - 1- 4 July 2013 at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
4 July 2013, by *Att-Pub

The theme for the high-level meeting this year focuses on Science, technology and innovation, and the potential of culture, for promoting sustainable development and achieving the Millennium Development Goals. This is a most valuable opportunity for the NGO Objectif Sciences International to (...)

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