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

Malaysia – South Africa
Consultative Workshop on
Enhancing South-South
Cooperation in STI for
Sustainable Development
2025

16 – 17 July 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

2025 KISTEP-ISTIC S&T Innovation Training Programme for High Level Policy makers

12 – 15 August 2025
Seoul, Korea

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International Training Workshop on Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

25 – 29 August 2025
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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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

On Day 2 of the 🇲🇾–🇿🇦 STI Workshop, discussions moved from strategy to action. Partners co-developed research concepts, explored funding pathways, and outlined a shared roadmap for advancing South–South scientific collaboration.

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🌍🤝 On July 16, @ISTIC_UNESCO & @NRF_News signed an MoU in KL to boost joint research, capacity building & knowledge sharing in STI for sustainable development. 🇲🇾🇿🇦 #SouthSouthCooperation #STI #Sustainability

🔗 https://lnkd.in/d2sw-Gdf

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2 weeks ago

International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC)
CALL FOR APPLICATION Fellowship Opportunity – Climate & Environment 🌍The Institute for Global Health and Development (IGHD) Aga Khan University is inviting applications for its Climate and Environment Fellowship 2025, an opportunity for early-career researchers passionate about climate change and global health.🔬 Focus: Impactful research at the intersection of **climate change and health📅 Duration: 1 year💼 Support: Competitive salary + dedicated research funding🗓️ Application deadline:11 July 2025If you're committed to addressing today’s most urgent environmental and health challenges through research, don’t miss this opportunity.Apply now and learn more👉 bit.ly/4l95aah ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

International Science, Technology and Innovation Centre (ISTIC)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONISTIC support the initiative of the Office for Climate Education to promote climate change education around the world 👉🌍 TeachersCOP is back for COP30 in Belém, Brazil!Are you a teacher, trainer, or school leader working on climate education?The Office for Climate Education, @VVOB education for development and Nova Escola invite you to share your educational project and bring your voice to the international stage during TeachersCOP 2025.👩‍🏫 From classroom activities to school-wide programs, your work matters.This year, selected projects will receive a mini-grant to scale up their impact and become ambassadors of climate change education in their communities.📅 Submit your project before September 21🔗 Application and details: officeclimate.typeform.com/to/JmUbvoFn#TeachersCOP #cop30 #climateeducation ... See MoreSee Less
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