In several global challenges, global stakeholder networks have been established that bring together research and decision-makers also with a transnational coordination objective supporting implicit science diplomacy addressing global challenges.
Examples:
Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) is the world’s largest global agricultural innovation network. It provides evidence to policymakers, innovation to partners, and new tools to harness the economic, environmental and nutritional power of agriculture.
Global Water Partnership (GWP) is a large, diverse, inclusive, multi-stakeholder partnership that supports communities and countries to improve the way they manage water. Put simply, they are about bringing water users together (that’s everyone) to solve water problems.
Global Water Forum (GWF) was established in 2010 as an initiative of the UNESCO Chair in Water Economics and Transboundary Water Governance at the Australian National University. In 2016, it expanded to partner with Oxford University. The GWF is an online resource presenting evidence-based, accessible, and freely available articles concerning freshwater governance. The site acts as a hub for internally and externally produced education resources, and as a forum for the discussion of water challenges and solutions. The central objective of the site is to build the capacity of students, policy-makers, those working in the water sector, and the general public to understand and respond to complex freshwater problems.
Future Earth harnesses the experience and reaches of thousands of scientists and innovators from across the globe. This global community is spread over a series of networks and governing and advisory bodies. It is designed to provide the knowledge needed to support transformations towards sustainability. The focus on a systems-based approach seeks to deepen the understanding of complex Earth systems and human dynamics across different disciplines. This understanding is used to underpin evidence-systems-based policies and strategies for sustainable development. Future Earth develops the knowledge and tools that government, communities, and companies need to meet the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. By understanding connections among environmental, social and economic systems, Future Earth works to facilitate research and innovation, build and mobilize networks and shape the narrative, turning knowledge into action. For example, have a look at this webinar series on science diplomacy and environmental peacebuilding.
The IEEE Computer Society is a premier source for information, inspiration, and collaboration in computer science and engineering. Connecting members worldwide, the Computer Society empowers the people who advance technology by delivering tools for individuals at all stages of their professional careers. The resources include international conferences, peer-reviewed publications, a robust digital library, globally recognised standards, and continuous learning opportunities.
Visit sites: https://www.cgiar.org/ (CIGAR), https://www.gwp.org/ (Global Water Partnership), http://www.globalwaterforum.org/, https://futureearth.org/, https://www.computer.org/
Keywords: Thematic coordination, Stakeholder networking, Global research programmes and projects, Global challenges, Monitoring and evaluation, Impact stories, Learning Hub, Articles, Podcasts, Agriculture, Water governance, Sustainability, Digital library, ICT
