Urgent international concerns like climate change, pandemics, energy security, and food scarcity necessitate the exchange of scientific knowledge and expertise. Meridian facilitates the international collaboration that makes this possible by taking a open approach with scientists at the diplomatic table.
Mission: Meridian’s initiatives enhance the connection between science and diplomacy and foster mutual comprehension between these domains. Meridian aims to foster a new cadre of "science diplomats" who possess both diplomatic acumen and technical scientific knowledge. These individuals play a crucial role in addressing today's complex scientific challenges by translating intricate scientific concepts for diplomatic audiences.
Our Approach: Science professionals bring their skills of research and analytics, and diplomatic representatives bring the expertise of networking and overcoming bureaucratic hurdles. Meridian’s science diplomacy-focused programs touch on a wide variety of salient themes, from global health to space, permitting diplomatic efforts into the future and beyond Earth’s frontiers.
Our Network: Meridian plays a pivotal role in connecting scientists with the diplomatic community. Through our connections with a variety of organizations, we encourage cross-industry connection, building a more interdisciplinary diplomatic sphere. Meridian has partnered with the National Science Policy Network (NSPN) and the Women in Science Diplomacy Association (WiSDA), among others, to offer successful programs.
