2019 World Science Forum: Science, Ethics and Responsibility

Organized every 2 years, the forum brings together scientists, policy-makers and industry to focus on the social and economic relevance, influence and responsibilities of science. This edition, organized under the theme “Science, Ethics and Responsibility”, marks the 20th anniversary of the 1999 World Conference of Science.

In the 21st century, ways of separating the scientific method from values, beliefs and opinions are no longer self-evident, and the complex realities of science call for a greater consensus in the ethical principles of scientific research. High expectations for direct economic and social returns also bring new responsibilities regarding the evaluation of scientific performance and the value of scientific research.

UNESCO will organize several sessions, and launch the Charter of Ethics of Science and Technology in the Arab Region.

Her Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan and UNESCO Special Envoy for Science for Peace will participate in the launch and the press conference to present the Charter of Ethics of Science and Technology in the Arab Region.

The press conference will take place on Friday 22 November 2019 at 13:30 at the Hungarian Academy of Science - Kisterem room.
Contact: Ms. Jana El-Baba (j.el-baba@unesco.org)

As an addition to the traditional programme the flow of plenary sessions will be completed by keynote lectures by eminent scientists focusing on recent and inspiring discoveries and new approaches that will be or are already shaping our future.