COST Action CA24169 - Science in Diplomacy Network: implementing multilateral policymaking in intersectoral, cross-disciplinary & strategic domains (SiDnet)

Project framework: COST Association

Team coordinator of the Institute of Economic Sciences: Dijana Štrbac, PhD

Duration of the project: 2025-2029

Description:

The Action addresses the need for advancing science diplomacy, a multidisciplinary field at the intersection of science, technology, and diplomacy, to tackle pressing global issues and other pre-eminent geopolitical challenges. The main goal of SiDnet is to create a network that fosters interdisciplinary, cross-sectoral and trans-European collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders.

The work is organized into four interconnected Working Groups, each focusing on a different aspect of science diplomacy.

• WG1, “Diplomacy for Science within technological sovereignty and governance,” seeks to facilitate international scientific collaboration while addressing concerns related to technological sovereignty, data governance, and security.
• WG2, “Science in Diplomacy for global challenges and sustainability,” aims to integrate scientific advice into foreign policy, especially in relation to global challenges like climate change.
• WG3, “Science for Diplomacy via international scientific cooperation in difficult geopolitical contexts,” focuses on using scientific collaboration to improve relations between nations, especially in regions of geopolitical tension.
• WG4, “Communication, Dissemination, Training, and Networking,” ensures the widespread impact of the Action through public outreach, training, and effective dissemination of results.

The Action emphasizes the role of SD as a tool for enhancing multilateral cooperation and addressing global challenges, while also promoting ethical standards, inclusivity, and responsible governance in emerging technologies. It aims to create a framework for sustainable international cooperation that balances national interests with global responsibilities and to stand out from other SD current initiatives thanks to the wide range of geografical, sectorial and disciplinary diversity that it can leverage within the network.