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 UNESCO’s objectives.

                             

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Upcoming Events

International Conference on
Women in Science, Engineering, Economy, Technology, and Innovation (SE²TI) (self-sponsored participation)

9 – 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

Yesterday, @istic_unesco join the AASSA Workshop on “Addressing Global Challenges in a Postnormal World,” organized by the @akademisains 🌏

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

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Today marks the opening of the 5th International Conference on Women in Science, Engineering, Economy, Technology, and Innovation (SE²TI) 第五届国际女性工程科技经济与创新论坛, co-organised by ISTIC and the International Centre for Engineering Education (ICEE) 🇨🇳👩

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Yesterday, ISTIC under the auspices of UNESCO joined the AASSA Workshop on “Addressing Global Challenges in a Postnormal World,” 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 “Regional Dialogue on ASEAN from the Lens of Other Regions.” 🌏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. 🌐 #ISTIC#ASM#ASEAN#GlobalSouth#sustainability #ScienceDiplomacy#innovation#collaboration#sustainabledevelopment#internationalcooperation ... See MoreSee Less
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🪔 Happy Diwali!On behalf of the International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC), we extend our warmest wishes to all who celebrate the Festival of Lights ! ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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