Organised by the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, in close cooperation with the Slovenian Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, the Regional Meeting on Science Diplomacy in Europe will be convened on 18-19 November 2025, in Ljubljana, Slovenia, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovenia and the Slovenian National Commission for UNESCO.
With the support of the International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO (IRCAI), the meeting will bring together policymakers, scientists, representatives of UNESCO Chairs and Centres, civil society organisations, the private sector, and international organisations to define a shared commitment to science diplomacy across the region.
The meeting will aim to strengthen regional commitment through meaningful and concrete actions, with a particular focus on climate diplomacy and the sustainable management of shared natural resources. To support these goals, discussions will highlight the importance of the science–policy–society nexus and evidence-based policymaking.
Key goals will include catalysing scientific cooperation, enhancing financing mechanisms, and promoting inclusive, multi-stakeholder engagement to address shared challenges. One key objective will be advancing a concrete regional roadmap for implementing the Joint Ministerial Statement on Science Diplomacy, aligned with global frameworks.
