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Call for Applications | 3rd EARW – Strengthening Science Diplomacy for Sustainable Development

Applications are now open for the 3rd East Africa Regional Capacity Building Training Workshop on Strengthening Science Diplomacy for Sustainable Development, a five-day programme designed to strengthen the capacity of researchers, policymakers, and science professionals to bridge science, policy, and international cooperation. Date: 21–25 September 2026Location: Main Campus Maseno University, Kisumu, Kenya Building on the East Africa…
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Call for Applications | The Call for Proposals for Parallel Sessions at the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) 2027 is Now Open

ISTIC under the auspices of UNESCO encourage our partners, alumni, researchers, policymakers, educators, youth organizations and institutions across the Global South and beyond to submit proposals that showcase innovative approaches, share impactful practices and foster collaboration for a more sustainable future. This is your opportunity to contribute to the global dialogue and help shape the…
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KUALA LUMPUR: ISTIC Honorary Chairman Dato’ Ir. (Dr) Lee Yee Cheong Highlights Global Cooperation at UTAR ASEAN Public Lecture Series.

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), in collaboration with the ASEAN Research Centre for a Community of Shared Future (ACSF), hosted the ASEAN Public Lecture Series on 22 July 2026 (Wednesday) at UTAR’s Kuala Lumpur Campus. The lecture featured Academician Dato’ Ir. (Dr) Lee Yee Cheong, Honorary Chairman of UNESCO’s International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South…
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FRANCE: ISTIC Participates in the 2026 Global Conference on the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC) participated in the 2026 Global Conference on the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD), held from 15 to 17 July 2026 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. Organized by UNESCO under the theme “Science in Action: Charting a Sustainable and Equitable Future…
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Call for Applications | Global South Key Teachers’ AI Literacy Training Program 2026

Applications are now open for the Global South Key Teachers’ AI Literacy Training Program 2026, jointly organized by ISTIC, the Academy of Engineering and Technology of the Developing World (AETDEW), and Sri Bestari Private School Kuala Lumpur. Date : 26–28 August 2026 Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia This 2.5-day programme will equip primary and secondary…
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SOUTH AFRICA: ISTIC Participated in the SRI2026 Africa Regional Conference and Successfully Concluded the Science Diplomacy Workshop for Early- and Mid-Career Researchers

In June, the International Science, Technology and Innovation Center under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) participated in the SRI2026 Africa Regional Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. As a partner of the event, ISTIC played an active role by leading parallel sessions, contributing in plenary discussions and organising a dedicated side event focused on science diplomacy capacity-building in line with its strategic thrusts on…
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Call for Applications – 40th Khwarizmi International Award (KIA)

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC) is pleased to share the opening of the call for submissions to the 40th Khwarizmi International Award (KIA), organized annually by the Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST). Established in 1987, the Khwarizmi International Award is a prestigious international distinction dedicated to…
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HONG KONG : ISTIC participates in the 40th Annual Plenary Meeting of the InterAction Council

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC) participated in the 40th Annual Plenary Meeting of the InterAction Council, held in Hong Kong from 18 to 20 May 2026. The meeting serves as an important platform for dialogue and collaboration among political leaders, academics, and institutions from across the world. ISTIC was represented by Azim Noor as part of the delegation of…
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Strengthening International Cooperation: The Partnership Between UM and ISTIC

The collaboration between the International Science, Technology and Innovation Center for South-South Cooperation under the auspices of UNESCO (ISTIC) and the Universitas Negeri Malang (UM) was further strengthened during the AFRASIA Programme Validation and Stakeholder Strategic Engagement Workshop (6–8 May 2026, Malang, Indonesia), marking continued institutional trust and shared vision. A Partnership Built Over Time…
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INDONESIA : ISTIC and NRF concluded the AFRASIA Programme Validation and Stakeholder Strategic Engagement Workshop

The International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre for South-South Cooperation (ISTIC), in collaboration with the National Research Foundation (NRF) South Africa successfully convened the “AFRASIA Programme Validation and Stakeholder Strategic Engagement Workshop” from 6 to 8 May 2026 at Universitas Negeri Malang in Indonesia. The workshop brought together representatives from key partner institutions, including the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MOHEST) of Indonesia, Future Earth Africa Hub Leadership Centre (FEAHLC), Academy…
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