Science diplomacy. Foundations and practice

What is science diplomacy? Why is it important in a world marked by global challenges such as climate change and confrontation between great powers? What knowledge can be mobilised to study this emerging field of practice and research? The chapters in this volume provide initial answers to these questions, examining different aspects of science diplomacy, both from a theoretical point of view and by presenting real world case studies. The intent of the book is to offer an introduction to an increasingly important theme in the relations between science, society and politics. Consequently, it is addressed to all those (students, researchers, decision-makers) who are approaching science diplomacy for the first time.

Simone Arnaldi is associate professor of sociology at the University of Trieste. His main research interests concern responsible innovation, science policy and science diplomacy. His publications include: Co-creation and responsibility in techno-scientific innovation from below (in Italian, Mimesis Edizioni, 2023, with Stefano Crabu and Paolo Magaudda) and Responsibility in science and technology. Elements of a social theory (Springer VS, 2016, with Luca Bianchi).