Objectif Sciences International

OSI Madagascar

Chloé LAROSE — 2026-02-24T20:18:28Z

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Équipe et Contacts

Création du Groupe local OSI Madagascar : LGC (Local Groups Creation) (OSI NGO)

Coordination : Équipe du Siège International chargée de l'accompagnement de la création des Groupes Locaux de l'ONG

M. Thomas EGLI et Mme Chloé LAROSE : local-groups osi-ngo.org

Équipe de lancement du Groupe Local

Si vous désirez intégrer l'équipe qui s'implique actuellement dans la création du Groupe Local OSI-Madagascar, merci de :

Créer votre compte utilisateur sur ce site internet

Remplir ce formulaire de proposition de votre profil à l'ONG

Poster un message pour vous présenter, sur ce forum de travail

LE GROUPE LOCAL OSI-MADAGASCAR

L'équipe du Groupe Local OSI-MADAGASCAR

Point focal :

M. Jacquot MAMINJARA
Contact : local-group-madagascar osi-ngo.org

Partenaires

Si vous désirez que votre organisme scientifique, éducatif, financier ou économique devienne partenaire officiel de ce Groupe Local, merci de :

Créer votre compte utilisateur sur ce site internet
Remplir ce formulaire de proposition de votre profil à l'ONG
Poster un message pour vous présenter et faire votre proposition, sur ce forum de travail

Enjeux pour ce Groupe Local

Disciplines scientifiques envisageable sur ce Groupe Local
Enjeux socio-économiques à résoudre
Thèmes d'activités envisageable sur ce Groupe Local
Compétences disponibles dans ce Pays
Enjeux de retours de compétences au pays (Fuite des Cerveaux)
Quelles disciplines scientifiques ont les étudiants du pays qui sont partis à l'étranger ?
Lieux de pleine nature encore préservée
Centres d'hébergement disponibles

Voir les sujets de discussion correspondants

Postes d'Educateur-trice Scientifiques à pourvoir

Pour rejoindre les encadrants du Grouple Local, consultez cette page sur les emplois en animation scientifique

Actions de Recherche Participatives

Programmes de Recherche et d'Education aux Sciences

Pour proposer un nouveau Programme de Recherche : voir ici

Programmes de Pédagogie et Logistique du Développement Durable

Gestion des Centres de Séjours Scientifiques

Mandat à pourvoir : voir ici

Programmes de Développement Participatif

Programme de Levées de Fonds :

Mandat à pourvoir : voir ici

Programme de Promotion et d'Inscriptions des volontaires :

Mandat à pourvoir : voir ici

OSI Martinique - Echanges pour Création et Développement

Chloé LAROSE — 2025-10-09T04:14:56Z

Anyone seeking solutions, committed to sustainable development, and wants to help is welcome to join Objectif Sciences International in the work we are doing in their country.

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If you would like to join the team working to establish a Local Group, please:

Create a User Account at,
Complete your Profile,
Post a message introducing yourself on the Forum page.

Steps to create a Local Group in your country

A quick and easy way to create an OSI Local Group in your country can be found at this page.

The first steps to creating an OSI LOCAL GROUP in your region are:

1) Bring together a minimum of 15 people to form the group
=> To do this, simply post a message, on the Forum page, introducing yourself

2) In order to form a Local Group, a minimum of 3 people must register and participate in the in Paris Participatory Research Educational Training Project dedicated to continuous learning and the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (see link) (Individuals may register for different sessions, there is no need to complete the training as a group.)

3) Host, in the country in which the Local Group will operate, an OSI Level 1 “Participatory Research Participatory Research see : http://www.voyages-scientifiques.com Educational Training Project dedicated to continuous learning and the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals” Training Session for all future members of the Local Group (a minimum of 60 people must attend this training).
=> Please use this page to discuss how to organize this training in your area with OSI (see discussion thread on this subject)

4) A minimum of 3 people from the Local Group, must register and complete at the UN in Geneva the Initial Training for Program Managers (see link) (Individuals may register for different sessions, there is no need to complete the training as a group.)
=> This working seminar will allow you, along with other participants from your region, to develop a roadmap that will help your Local Group bring OSI's work to your country, this will begin with activities targeting the local economy (job creation, participatory research Participatory Research see : http://www.voyages-scientifiques.com projects to resolve local issues, science education for targeted audiences such as children, adults, school groups, etc.)

Professionals, like you, are currently helping to establish an Objectif Sciences International Local Group in your country.

Jobs and Assignments

Whether you are looking for a job or are a service provider, the Objectif Sciences International Local Group offers job and assignment opportunities, such as:

* Science education
Working with Schools
Developing and Managing Science and Nature Camps
* Technical training supervision
* Managing OSI Research Programs and Science Education
* Managing OSI Participatory Development Programs in Senegal (Sales Representative or Fundraiser)
* Managing OSI Education and Logistics Sustainable Development Programs

Deadlines

Activities will be completed in your country and will benefit your people. Jobs will be created.

Those who wish to be involved in the process of creating in-country jobs must participate in the “St1 - Participatory Research Educational Training Project dedicated to continuous learning and the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals” Training.

Updated deadlines for the next steps of which you, your partners, employees, or students should be aware, are posted in the “Upcoming Deadlines” discussion thread on the Forum page.

List of OSI Opportunities}

An OSI local team in a country will offer::

* An up-to-date and fully autonomous team of professionals, working on behalf of OSI, in their country
* Job creation, and income, benefiting you and the local economy (from 5 to 50 jobs will be created depending on the country)
- * Participatory Scientific Research Camps in which local people can take part
* Technical training in the scientific, technical and environmental sectors
* Advanced educational training for members of your country's OSI team and those with whom you will be assisting and working (schools, universities...)
* The opportunity to work with your country's schools and universities
* A set of resolutions regarding sustainable development problems specific to your country, drafted thanks to the actions and programs that you helped create as part of this OSI Group
* Annual conferences, taking place in your country, which address and discuss the activities in which you are participating
* Every year, you will be invited to the OSI International Annual Convention, hosted by the UN, at the Palais des Nations, in Geneva.

Mentors and Training

You are already teachers, researchers and business leaders.

For you, joining your country's OSI Local Group will mean helping us to create better local jobs in less time.

Join us for the “St1 - Participatory Research Educational Training Project dedicated to continuous learning and the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals” training so that you too can become part of your country's Local OSI Group and take part in making the decisions about the direction your country will take, as part of the OSI.

Working with us

To be able to:

* support job creation as a Mentor,
or
* find a job,

You must:

* register for the “St1 - Participatory Research Educational Training Project dedicated to continuous learning and the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals” training held in your country, by clicking: http://www.educateur-scientifique.com/Formation-de-Niveau-1-en-Pedagogie.html?lang=en in Paris or in your country (see details on the training program as well as other messages posted on the Forum page)

If you want to go further and dive deeper into the creation of an OSI Local Group in your country, you can also:

* consult the page describing the [Quick and Easy Way to Create a Local Group|Creation of a Local NGO Group>http://www.osi-ngo.org/agir-vous-memes/create-the-ngo-local-group-in-your-region?lang=en]
Introduce yourself, then join in discussions taking place in the Discussion Group, found on this page, follow the project's progress and keep up with current developments

Contact

Your country's OSI Group managers will contact you as soon as you post your introduction on the Forum page.

Additionally, you can reach out to other people involved in establishing an OSI Group in your country by contacting them directly within the discussion group.

You can get all the information you need and pose all your questions.

OSI-Martinique

Chloé LAROSE — 2025-10-09T04:08:03Z

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Team and Contact Info.

Creation of Local Groups (OSI)

Coordination: Team from the International Headquarters responsible for supporting the creation of Local Groups
Mr. Thomas EGLI and Ms. Chloé LAROSE : local-groups osi-ngo.org

Formation ST1-REUNION (duration : 3 days) :

Training in Science Pedagogy through the Project, applied to Participatory Research Participatory Research see : http://www.voyages-scientifiques.com for Sustainable Development:

Organized in person in Reunion. DATE TO COME.

Local Group Launch Teaml

If you would like to join a team working to establish a Local Group, please:

Create a user account at-
Completeyour profile
Introduce yourself on the Forum page

Focal Points :

Candidates for the team of the DIRECTION OF OPERATIONS:
Candidates for the PEDAGOGICAL AND LOGISTICS team:
Candidates for the DEVELOPMENT team:
Candidates for future FIELD SCIENTIFIC EDUCATORS:

Responsible for the organization of meetings:

Secretary, and news:

Project managers :

Partners

If you would like your organization (scientific, educational, financial or business) to become an official partner of a Local Group, please:

Create a user account at
Completeyour profile
Introduce yourself on the Forum page

Local Group Issues/Challenges

Local Group's Possible Scientific Subjects/Interests
Socio-Economic Issues to be resolved
Possible Scientific Undertakings for the Local Group
Available In-country skills
Issues involving the return of skills and knowledge to the country (Brain Drain)
What scientific knowledge and training is possessed by students, who have studied abroad?
Unspoiled natural areas
Available accommodations

See the corresponding discussion topics

Scientific Educator Posts to be filled

To join the Local Group management team, visit this page on jobs in scientific leadership

Participatory Research Participatory Research see : http://www.voyages-scientifiques.com Activities

Research and Science Education Programs

To propose a new Research Program: visit

Education and Logistics Sustainable Development Programs

Management of Scientific Stay Centers

Vacancy to be filled: visit

Participatory Development Programs

Fundraising Program:

* Vacancy to be filled: visit

Volunteer Information and Registration Program:

Vacancy to be filled: [visit>http://www.vacances-scientifiques.com/-Offre-Responsable-Developpement-.html?lang=en#navbartop]

OSI Reunion - Exchanges for Creation and Development

Chloé LAROSE, Amandine FRUTEAU — 2025-10-02T03:53:18Z

Anyone seeking solutions, committed to sustainable development, and wants to help is welcome to join Objectif Sciences International in the work we are doing in their country.

Sommaire

If you would like to join the team working to establish a Local Group, please:

Create a User Account at,
Complete your Profile,
Post a message introducing yourself on the Forum page.

Steps to create a Local Group in your country

A quick and easy way to create an OSI Local Group in your country can be found at this page.

The first steps to creating an OSI LOCAL GROUP in your region are:

1) Bring together a minimum of 15 people to form the group
=> To do this, simply post a message, on the Forum page, introducing yourself

Professionals, like you, are currently helping to establish an Objectif Sciences International Local Group in your country.

Jobs and Assignments

Whether you are looking for a job or are a service provider, the Objectif Sciences International Local Group offers job and assignment opportunities, such as:

* Science education
Working with Schools
Developing and Managing Science and Nature Camps
* Technical training supervision
* Managing OSI Research Programs and Science Education
* Managing OSI Participatory Development Programs in Senegal (Sales Representative or Fundraiser)
* Managing OSI Education and Logistics Sustainable Development Programs

Deadlines

Activities will be completed in your country and will benefit your people. Jobs will be created.

Updated deadlines for the next steps of which you, your partners, employees, or students should be aware, are posted in the “Upcoming Deadlines” discussion thread on the Forum page.

List of OSI Opportunities}

An OSI local team in a country will offer::

* An up-to-date and fully autonomous team of professionals, working on behalf of OSI, in their country
* Job creation, and income, benefiting you and the local economy (from 5 to 50 jobs will be created depending on the country)
- * Participatory Scientific Research Camps in which local people can take part
* Technical training in the scientific, technical and environmental sectors
* Advanced educational training for members of your country's OSI team and those with whom you will be assisting and working (schools, universities...)
* The opportunity to work with your country's schools and universities
* A set of resolutions regarding sustainable development problems specific to your country, drafted thanks to the actions and programs that you helped create as part of this OSI Group
* Annual conferences, taking place in your country, which address and discuss the activities in which you are participating
* Every year, you will be invited to the OSI International Annual Convention, hosted by the UN, at the Palais des Nations, in Geneva.

Mentors and Training

You are already teachers, researchers and business leaders.

For you, joining your country's OSI Local Group will mean helping us to create better local jobs in less time.

Working with us

To be able to:

* support job creation as a Mentor,
or
* find a job,

You must:

* register for the “St1 - Participatory Research Educational Training Project dedicated to continuous learning and the successful achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals” training held in your country, by clicking: http://www.educateur-scientifique.com/Formation-de-Niveau-1-en-Pedagogie.html?lang=en in Paris or in your country (see details on the training program as well as other messages posted on the Forum page)

If you want to go further and dive deeper into the creation of an OSI Local Group in your country, you can also:

* consult the page describing the [Quick and Easy Way to Create a Local Group|Creation of a Local NGO Group>http://www.osi-ngo.org/agir-vous-memes/create-the-ngo-local-group-in-your-region?lang=en]
Introduce yourself, then join in discussions taking place in the Discussion Group, found on this page, follow the project's progress and keep up with current developments

Contact

Your country's OSI Group managers will contact you as soon as you post your introduction on the Forum page.

Additionally, you can reach out to other people involved in establishing an OSI Group in your country by contacting them directly within the discussion group.

You can get all the information you need and pose all your questions.

OSI Réunion

Chloé LAROSE, Amandine FRUTEAU — 2025-10-02T03:05:18Z

Sommaire

Team and Contact Info.

Creation of Local Groups (OSI)

Coordination: Team from the International Headquarters responsible for supporting the creation of Local Groups
Mr. Thomas EGLI and Ms. Chloé LAROSE : local-groups osi-ngo.org

Formation ST1-REUNION (duration : 3 days) :

Training in Science Pedagogy through the Project, applied to Participatory Research Participatory Research see : http://www.voyages-scientifiques.com for Sustainable Development:

Organized in person in Reunion. DATE TO COME.

Local Group Launch Teaml

If you would like to join a team working to establish a Local Group, please:

Create a user account at-
Completeyour profile
Introduce yourself on the Forum page

Focal Points : Mme Amandine FRUTEAU

Candidates for the team of the DIRECTION OF OPERATIONS:
Candidates for the PEDAGOGICAL AND LOGISTICS team:
Candidates for the DEVELOPMENT team:
Candidates for future FIELD SCIENTIFIC EDUCATORS:

Responsible for the organization of meetings:

Secretary, and news:

Project managers :

Partners

If you would like your organization (scientific, educational, financial or business) to become an official partner of a Local Group, please:

Create a user account at
Completeyour profile
Introduce yourself on the Forum page

Local Group Issues/Challenges

See the corresponding discussion topics

Scientific Educator Posts to be filled

To join the Local Group management team, visit this page on jobs in scientific leadership

Participatory Research Participatory Research see : http://www.voyages-scientifiques.com Activities

Research and Science Education Programs

To propose a new Research Program: visit

Education and Logistics Sustainable Development Programs

Management of Scientific Stay Centers

Vacancy to be filled: visit

Participatory Development Programs

Fundraising Program:

* Vacancy to be filled: visit

Volunteer Information and Registration Program:

Vacancy to be filled: [visit>http://www.vacances-scientifiques.com/-Offre-Responsable-Developpement-.html?lang=en#navbartop]

Contribute to the collaborative drafting of the position statement issued by the NGO Objectif Sciences International as part of the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference.

Thomas EGLI, Chloé LAROSE, Isabelle MILHOMME — 2025-06-07T10:07:44Z

Following the collaborative work that took place (see below), you will find here the Position Paper that was submitted to the UN.

: Participative and collaborative Statement of the NGO Objectif Sciences International submitted to UNOC3

Contribute to a collective statement to the United Nations for the Ocean!

As part of the United Nations Ocean Conference, an international coalition is drafting a position paper to highlight the essential role of citizens, scientists, educators, policymakers, and practitioners in leading the ocean transition.

This statement will emphasize the key issues and practical solutions related to ocean education, citizen engagement, and participatory science.

Your experience, insights, and ideas are valuable to help build a strong and meaningful message to be brought to the UN.

Please take a few minutes to respond to this short questionnaire. Your answers will directly inform the collaborative position paper, which will be shared with you for review and validation.

By filling in this form, you will be informed by email when the document is open for co-editing and comments.

The final statement will be presented orally during the UNOC side event coordinated by the NGO OSI on Thursday, June 12 in the afternoon, and submitted in writing to the UN official platform the same evening.

Formats innovants de sciences participatives pour l'étude de la biodiversité et des impacts climatiques en Suisse

Chloé LAROSE — 2025-06-01T23:02:47Z

Global Alliance of Citizen Science for Ocean

Thomas EGLI, Chloé LAROSE — 2024-09-18T11:05:00Z

The Global Citizen Science Alliance for Ocean is a global initiative that invites everyone to take action for ocean conservation by participating in concrete scientific research.

Data collection, collaborative games, educational workshops: the project brings together citizens, schools, and researchers in a shared dynamic.

Accessible to all, it builds bridges between science, engagement, and local action, across the world.

Science can no longer be the concern of a few, nor the ocean the concern of none: a global alliance to connect perspectives, connect knowledge, and unite commitments around the Ocean.

Click here to view the official commitment.

The Global Citizen Science Alliance for Ocean is a global initiative that aims to build an international alliance of citizen science applied to the ocean, structured around four pillars: field data collection, participatory digital tools (including gamification), environmental education, and South-North cooperation. It draws on local dynamics driven by 'Ocean Clubs', strengthened by international scientific and educational infrastructures. The project places particular focus on Central and West Africa, aiming to reduce disparities in access to research, while contributing to the knowledge, protection, and sustainable governance of marine ecosystems.

The Global Citizen Science Alliance for Ocean is set against a backdrop of increasing pressure on marine ecosystems. Climate change, biodiversity collapse, pollution (plastic, noise, chemical), and unsustainable extractive practices are threatening oceanic balance. Faced with these systemic challenges, academic research, though essential, cannot alone meet the urgency of the ecological crisis. A more open, collaborative, distributed, and inclusive production of knowledge is emerging as a key strategic lever. In this context, the project offers a model of global participatory research Participatory Research see : http://www.voyages-scientifiques.com , rooted in citizen engagement, technological innovation, and interdisciplinarity. It seeks to strengthen local capacities to observe, understand, and document the state of marine environments, while bridging scientific knowledge, local knowledge, and active pedagogy. This project aligns with SDG 14 of the United Nations 2030 Agenda and fits within the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. From the Arctic to West Africa, from island archipelagos to urban coastal zones, the initiative brings together a wide diversity of actors (e.g., scientists, educators, students, citizens), around a common mission: to make the ocean visible, understandable, and protected through an unprecedented global mobilization.

The Global Citizen Science Alliance for Ocean is an international participatory science initiative that enables everyone—youth, families, schools, associations, curious citizens—to actively engage in ocean protection. It aims to make scientific research a collective and accessible endeavor, mobilizing a wide range of audiences through field activities, digital tools, and innovative educational formats.

This global project seeks to build an international alliance of citizen science applied to the ocean, based on four complementary pillars: i) field activities, through citizen-collected data; ii) digital tools that enable large-scale participation (including gamification); iii) educational initiatives, adapted to different contexts; and iv) South-North cooperation aimed at building local capacities and reducing inequities in access to research. It is rooted in local dynamics supported by international scientific and educational infrastructure, with a particular focus on Central and West Africa, identified as priority development zones. The project revolves around Ocean Clubs, self-declared groups that emerge locally across all continents, initiated by students, teachers, researchers, or community organizations. These clubs act as hubs for action and research, supported by an international network of experts and institutions. Equipped with sensors, drones, mobile applications, or underwater cameras, participants collect data on marine biodiversity, water quality, pollution, or the effects of climate change. All data are structured according to open protocols and transmitted to a shared database, sometimes in real time, via networks such as Terra Forma.

But the project goes beyond data collection. The data are integrated into a massive multiplayer educational video game, co-designed with Massively Multiplayer Online Science, the Computer Science School at McGill University, and a recognized game developer. Players around the world complete scientific missions: identifying species, classifying plankton images, analyzing sound recordings. Inspired by the Project Discovery model (EVE Online), this system transforms scientific analysis into a collaborative challenge, combining rigor, accessibility, and enjoyment.

The project also helps strengthen ocean education and scientific literacy. It develops pedagogical resources for schools and NGOs, supports the integration of marine environment content into educational curricula, and promotes systems like “blue passports” to recognize citizen engagement. Special attention is given to regions often overlooked by major oceanographic campaigns, Central and West Africa, Pacific Islands, indigenous coastal communities, by supporting the creation of local research centers and the inclusion of traditional knowledge in global scientific dynamics.

Led through a multi-stakeholder governance model, the project already brings together over a dozen partners (e.g., universities, research centers, NGOs, public institutions) based in France, Canada, the United States, and beyond. Engaged scientists contribute to defining protocols and validating data. A steering committee composed of representatives from each partner will ensure strategic coordination and project deployment, especially ahead of its official launch at the United Nations Ocean Conference in 2025.

Main Objectives

The Global Citizen Science Alliance for Ocean is structured around three core pillars, scientific production, citizen engagement, and educational innovation, integrated into a systemic approach to marine conservation. Cross-cutting objectives include building local capacities, opening new international partnerships, and supporting large-scale data structuring.

1) Producing scientific data through citizen participation: The project aims to generate reliable, relevant, and geographically diverse environmental data through a global network of Ocean Clubs. Citizens, whether students, teachers, fishers, or volunteers, are trained to use accessible tools (sensors, drones, underwater cameras, mobile apps) to measure biodiversity, water quality, pollutants, or climate effects. Guided by shared protocols, results are transmitted in real time to an open-access database (via networks like Terra Forma) and shared with scientific partners. The goal is to enhance observational capacity in under-monitored regions, particularly in Central and West Africa.

2) Deploying a digital platform for collaborative science: Field-collected data are transformed into interactive missions within a massively multiplayer educational game, developed with MMOS, McGill University, and a partner game studio. Players are invited to analyze real scientific data (plankton images, acoustic signals, pollution measurements), contributing to cross-validation while raising environmental awareness. This innovative approach, already tested in Project Discovery, mobilizes a wide public, including those far from coastlines. Beyond gaming, the initiative develops open digital tools, including a data platform, interactive maps, and visualization interfaces accessible to researchers, citizens, and decision-makers.

3) Strengthening environmental education and citizen engagement: The project embeds participatory science into both formal and informal education systems: open-source pedagogical resources, teacher training modules, school activities, public workshops, events, etc. It supports schools, NGOs, and local authorities in adopting marine issues, and recognizes engagement through tools like the “blue passport.” The aim is to develop a shared ocean literacy in support of ecological transition. Priority is given to historically underrepresented territories by supporting the creation of local citizen research centers, as seen in initiatives in Cameroon and Small Island Developing States.

4) Structuring international scientific and territorial cooperation: The project contributes to a strengthened cooperation dynamic around the sustainable blue economy, marine pollution mitigation, illegal fishing, and ecosystem resilience. It aims to build bridges between scientific actors, coastal territories, public institutions, and educational networks. This ambition includes consolidating a shared technical framework and supporting local research and observation policies, following a model of scientific diplomacy and shared development.

These four dimensions reinforce one another to create a scalable, reproducible model of citizen science at the global level. Supported by multi-stakeholder governance, the project aims to foster a generation of citizen-researchers and pilot territories at the heart of the oceanic ecological transition.

Swiss Science Diplomacy in 2024: A Strategic Pillar for Research, Innovation and International Cooperation

Thomas EGLI, Chloé LAROSE — 2024-09-09T14:38:39Z

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 developing and implementing this policy, which aims to promote Swiss scientific excellence, strengthen international cooperation and actively contribute to solving global challenges. This article explores how Switzerland, through an integrated approach to science diplomacy, continues to consolidate its position as a world leader in research and innovation.

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Promoting Swiss scientific excellence

Switzerland is recognised worldwide for its excellence in research and innovation. This reputation is based on a robust education system, cutting-edge research infrastructures and a deeply rooted culture of innovation. In 2024, Swiss science diplomacy aims to strengthen this position by actively participating in international initiatives and integrating global research networks. For example, Switzerland continues to be involved in programmes such as Horizon Europe, despite its status as a non-member of the European Union. This involvement enables Swiss researchers to collaborate with their European counterparts on large-scale projects, thereby enhancing the visibility and impact of Swiss science on a global scale.

SEFRI plays a crucial role in facilitating the creation of strategic partnerships with research institutions around the world, particularly in the United States, China and Japan. These bilateral agreements not only promote the mobility of researchers, but also stimulate innovation in key areas such as biotechnology, artificial intelligence and information technology. At a time when new scientific powers are emerging, particularly in Asia, Switzerland needs to diversify its partnerships while consolidating its traditional relations with Europe and North America.

Facilitating international scientific cooperation

International cooperation is an essential pillar of Swiss scientific diplomacy. In 2024, Switzerland will continue to strengthen its ties with global partners to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, the mobility of researchers and the implementation of joint research projects. This cooperation strategy is supported by the establishment of science diplomacy offices in several embassies, notably in Washington, Tokyo and Brussels. These offices play a crucial role in promoting Swiss interests, facilitating scientific exchanges and ensuring Switzerland's active presence in international discussions on science and technology.

Despite its status as a non-EU member, Switzerland maintains close cooperation with the European Union, actively participating in research programmes such as Horizon Europe. This strategic participation enables Switzerland to remain a key player in the European scientific landscape while preserving its independence. Navigating between the need to cooperate with the EU and maintaining its autonomy remains a challenge, but Swiss science diplomacy in 2024 demonstrates an ability to balance these two imperatives effectively.

Contributing to the resolution of global challenges

Swiss science diplomacy is not limited to promoting its national interests; it is also a vehicle for addressing global issues. In 2024, Switzerland is using science as a tool to help solve global challenges such as climate change, global health and food security. Through partnerships with other nations, Switzerland seeks to provide scientific solutions to the most pressing problems of our time.

One area in which Switzerland is particularly active is sustainable development. The Confederation is at the forefront of global efforts in sustainability research, participating in international initiatives to promote clean technologies and innovative solutions for more sustainable development. This positioning not only strengthens Switzerland's scientific diplomacy, but also contributes to achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Switzerland is also extending its science diplomacy beyond traditional partnerships in Europe and North America, by strengthening cooperation with developing countries. Through South-South and triangular cooperation initiatives, Switzerland shares its technologies, knowledge and best practices in research and development. By supporting science in developing countries, Switzerland not only contributes to the improvement of local scientific capacities, but also plays a role in the socio-economic development of these nations, which can have a significant and lasting impact.

Open Science and Data Diplomacy

Switzerland is a fervent advocate of open science, an approach that aims to make research results accessible to all. In 2024, this principle is a pillar of Swiss science diplomacy, which promotes open access to scientific publications and research data. In a world where scientific data is growing exponentially, Switzerland is actively involved in data diplomacy, a crucial area for facilitating the international sharing of data while addressing issues of security, data sovereignty and privacy.

This approach is part of a broader vision of science diplomacy, in which the promotion of human rights and ethics in science play a central role. Switzerland is involved in international discussions on ethics in science, particularly with regard to research on emerging technologies, genetic manipulation and the environmental impact of scientific research. By integrating values such as transparency, fairness and responsibility into its scientific initiatives, Switzerland strengthens its credibility and influence on the international stage.

Conclusion

In 2024, Swiss science diplomacy will continue to be a strategic instrument for promoting national interests, strengthening Switzerland's international position, and contributing to the resolution of global challenges. Through an integrated approach combining scientific excellence, international cooperation and commitment to global issues, Switzerland continues to position itself as a key player on the world scientific stage. This dynamic is supported by concrete initiatives, such as the promotion of open science, data diplomacy, and the strengthening of cooperation with developing countries. By capitalising on its strengths, Switzerland is well placed to navigate the challenges of the future and continue to play a leading role in the development of science and innovation at a global level.

JOURNAL DE BORD #0 - Pré-Camps France-Suisse-Expéditions - Mai 2023

Chloé LAROSE, Maxime ROUMAZEILLES, Anne-Lise CABANAT — 2023-05-19T16:10:26Z

Le pré-camps est l'occasion pour l'ensemble des équipes d'OSI de préparer l'année qui vient.