The overall objective of the contract is to support the development of mechanisms for cooperation in Science Diplomacy and a framework for European Science Diplomacy which shall strengthen the networks between science and technology and foreign policy, improve Europe’s diplomacy and its geopolitical position and build capacities for European Science Diplomacy. This project supports the European Commission, the Network of Science Advisors and Science Diplomacy Coordinators in EU Ministries of Foreign Affairs, the European Science Diplomacy Alliance, EU Delegations and the stakeholder community in Europe and worldwide.
ZSI provides specific technical support to the EU Science Diplomacy Alliance, helping to strengthen its outreach activities and capacity to provide input and structure to the community of science diplomacy scholars and practitioners. Furthermore, it supports the implementation of Science Diplomacy Training Workshops and Science Diplomacy Dialogues worldwide.
