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27 June 2025
Tunisian and South African Experts Share Water Management Knowledge at Science Diplomacy Seminar
Experts and policymakers from Tunisia and South Africa came together in Pretoria on 19 June 2025 to explore how science diplomacy can strengthen cooperation in water management and address shared challenges across the continent.
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The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) recently announced the group of nominees contending for the 27th prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards including the nominees for the Science Diplomacy Award which is sponsored by SDCfA.
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20 September 2024
Professors Salim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim Awarded Prestigious Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award
The SDCfA initiative proudly congratulates Professors Salim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim, two of Africa’s foremost scientists, for receiving the esteemed 2024 Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award.
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SDCFA’s involvement in the INGSA 2024 conference in Kigali, Rwanda, has solidified its position as a leader in science diplomacy and policy integration. The knowledge gained and partnerships formed will undoubtedly contribute to the success of future events and initiatives.
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SDCfA hosted a Science Diplomacy dialogue with a delegation led by the Czech Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Jiří Kozák. As part of the visit, the CSIR conducted a tour for the delegates, showcasing its cutting-edge facilities.
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The SDCfA hosted a briefing for delegates in Brussels, for the the Belgium24.eu Ministerial Conference, on SDCfA activities and related partnership opportunities. The programme included a background presentation on the SDCfA by Ms Vinny Pillay, Chief Director at the Department of Science and Innovation.
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The SDCfA hosted the Science Forum South Africa 2023 from 4 – 8 December 2023 with over 6000 attendees. The Forum serves as a large, open, public platform for debating the science and society interface.
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A “Science Diplomacy for Africa Award” proposal was accepted by the National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF). The SDCfA team developed criteria for the award with NSTF assistance.
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SDCfA, in collaboration with GESDA, hosted a roundtable discussion on the development of a Global Curriculum for Science and Diplomacy at the GESDA Science and Diplomacy Summit held from 11 to 13 October 2023 in Geneva.
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SDCfA, together with C4IR South Africa, hosted a special diplomatic networking reception at the Digital Transformation Expo 2023 on 19 September 2023.
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The South Africa-European Union Diplomatic Circle, hosted on 25 July 2023, brought together delegates from the South African National System of Innovation, the European Union Delegation in South Africa and the diplomatic community to network and share experiences on strengthening the scientific ecosystem.
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A high-level consultation event was held from 17 to 18 July 2023 as one of the first legacy events of the World Science Forum 2022 on the all-important theme of: “Scientific Advice and Research for Social Justice”.
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A Diplomatic Gala Dinner celebrating the first anniversary of the SDCfA featured a keynote address by Professor Salim Abdool Karim. The dinner included a ceremony honouring the pledges made in support of Science for Social Justice in 2023, in commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day.
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The World Federation of Science Journalists announced that the SDCfA, in partnership with the South African Association of Science Journalists, has won the bid to host the World Conference of Science Journalists 2025, at the CSIR ICC, in Pretoria, Tshwane, in December 2025.
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The SDCfA hosted the Earth Observation (EO) Diplomatic Circle Breakfast for foreign country Ambassadors and representatives of missions, based in South Africa.
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The SDCfA hosted Milica Momcilovic, President of WFSJ and Aidan Gilligan (CEO of SciCom) to profile SDCfA and strengthen South African relations with World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ).
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SDCfA facilitated the hosting of the IST Africa Conference, held a Diplomatic Networking Cocktail as part of the programme, and sponsored for 35 students and academics to attend.
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Discussions with South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) were held as part of the programme for the Cuban Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB). The delegation was welcomed by the Cuban Ambassador in South Africa.
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15 May 2023
SDCfA hosts lecture on multilateral STI diplomacy and achieving Sustainable Development Goals
SDCfA hosted a lecture on 15 May 2023 by Dr Amitava Bandopadhaya, the Director-General of the Centre for Science and Technology of the Non-Aligned Movement and other Developing Countries (NAM S&T Centre).
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SDCfA together with the DSI hosted a delegation from Bulgaria on 26 April 2023, which focused on the South African S&T landscape, and included a synopsis of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Affiliated Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa.
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The SDCfA, together with the CSIR, hosted participants of the Economic Governance School from the South African National School of Government and Kenya School of Government as part of their programme’s institutional visit on 19 April 2023.
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The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) through the SDCfA initiative arranged a special online briefing for the diplomatic community on 11 April 2023 about South Africa’s hosting of the IST-Africa 2023 Conference.
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The Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), through the SDCfA initiative, arranged a special online briefing on 11 April 2023 for the Diplomatic Community about South Africa’s hosting of IST-Africa 2023 Conference.
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At the invitation of Dr Heide Hackmann of the Future Africa Institute, members of the SDCfA Working Group met over lunch with her, Prof. Chris Isike of the University of Pretoria, and Prof. Xiaotian Zhang and Prof. David Mickler of the Curtin University Australia on 13 February 2023.
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The World Science Forum 2022 and its call to action for creating a more equal, fair, and just world provided an ideal platform for a thematic session on Science Diplomacy for Social Justice on Thursday, 8 December 2022.
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On Thursday, 3 November 2022, the SDCfA hosted a panel session on ‘the role of science diplomacy in supporting a capable state’ during the CSIR’s 8th Biennial Conference – the largest gathering in South Africa of science and industry.
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Hosted and facilitated by the SDCfA, this virtual event was presented by Daan du Toit, Deputy Director-General of International Cooperation and Resources in the Department of Science and Innovation.
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Every picture tells a story! It’s obvious that fun was had by all who attended Dr Walker’s interactive workshop on Monday, 12 September 2022 at the CSIR International Convention Centre (CSIR ICC).
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Friday, 8 July 2022 marked the launch of the Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa initiative at its meeting hub, the CSIR International Convention Centre. 34 countries were amongst the 165 guests that included the Dean of Diplomatic Corps in South Africa, the Ambassador of Eritrea.
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