An International Platform for
South-South STI Cooperation

International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation
under the auspices of UNESCO

ISTIC in Brief

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) operates as a UNESCO Category 2 Centre. Institutes and centres under the auspices of UNESCO (Category 2) are established and funded by Member States to contribute to the realization of UNESCOโ€™s objectives.

                             

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Upcoming Events

International Conference on
Women in Science, Engineering, Economy, Technology, and Innovation (SEยฒTI) (self-sponsored participation)

9 โ€“ 11 October 2025
Beijing, China

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Our Priority Agenda (2022-2027)

STI Advocacy, Diplomacy and Policy

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Education for Sustainable Development

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Open Science

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Artificial and Digital Innovation

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Research Ecosystems

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Climate Change Education

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Key Achievements

Since the establishment of ISTIC, significant achievements have been realized.

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Social Media

๐ŸŒ Happy World Science Day for Peace and Development from the ISTIC team ! โœจ

๐Ÿ”— Learn more via UN : https://www.un.org/en/observances/world-science-day

Yesterday, @istic_unesco join the AASSA Workshop on โ€œAddressing Global Challenges in a Postnormal World,โ€ organized by the @akademisains ๐ŸŒ

#ISTIC #ASM #ASEAN #GlobalSouth #Sustainability #ScienceDiplomacy #Innovation #Collaboration #GlobalChallenges #SustainableDevelopment

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Happy World Science Day for Peace and Development!โœจToday, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre under the auspices of UNESCO joins the #UN community in celebrating the World #science Day for #peace and# Development, a moment to emphasize the role of science in our societies and to encourage open dialogue on emerging scientific challenges. ๐Ÿ”ฌAt ISTIC, science is at the heart of our mission. We work to empower, support, and connect researchers from the Global South, ensuring their contributions are recognized and their voices heard in the global scientific community. ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”— Learn more via UN : www.un.org/en/observances/world-science-day ... See MoreSee Less
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International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC)
Yesterday, ISTIC under the auspices of UNESCO joined the AASSA Workshop on โ€œAddressing Global Challenges in a Postnormal World,โ€ organized by the Akademi Sains Malaysia (ASM).Prof. ChM. Dr. Mohd Basyaruddin Abdul Rahman, Chair of the ISTIC Governing Board, took part in the panel โ€œRegional Dialogue on ASEAN from the Lens of Other Regions.โ€ ๐ŸŒHe highlighted the role of ISTIC as a #platform for tackling global challenges, strengthening collaboration, and promoting sustainable development, particularly across the Global South and within the #ASEAN region. ๐ŸŒ #ISTIC#ASM#ASEAN#GlobalSouth#sustainability #ScienceDiplomacy#innovation#collaboration#sustainabledevelopment#internationalcooperation ... See MoreSee Less
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