How can science diplomacy become a concrete tool for preventing conflict and strengthening global security? Today's greatest security threats are often rooted in scientific and technological challenges. This session moves beyond general principles and debates specific, actionable models for deploying science diplomacy to stabilize volatile regions, enforce international agreements, and bridge geopolitical divides. Join high-level diplomatic, technological, and scientific leaders to identify concrete policy levers that make science a verifiable tool for conflict prevention and sustainable global security. This session was developed in partnership with Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator (GESDA) and European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).

Speakers

• Alexandre Fasel, State Secretary, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Switzerland

• Christian Ehler, Member of the European Parliament, European Parliament

• Lise Korsten, President, African Academy of Science

• Josef Aschbacher, Director General, European Space Agency (ESA)

• Martin Müller, Executive Director Science Anticipation, GESDA