Science, diplomacy and tecnología en latinoamérica

During my keynote at Asociación Paname?a para el Avance de la Ciencia's 19th National Congress on Science and Technology, I discussed the importance of science diplomacy and trust in science.

With the event's focus on transferring knowledge globally, I wanted to convey how important it is for science never to stop and how it should adapt to tackle challenges posed by emerging technologies and global trends.

One of the key ideas I shared at the event was the role of science diplomacy in facilitating dialogue and collaboration between communities, governments, and international organizations. We need to bridge barriers and facilitate the exchange of knowledge across borders. I've said before how important it is to keep science moving forward and to share ideas with our colleagues worldwide because it's the only way we can reach our global goals.

Global challenges demand collective solutions, and I highlighted our work at the National Academy of Sciences in promoting international cooperation, including coordinating research initiatives and supporting displaced scientists. Initiatives like these are necessary for tackling global challenges, even climate change, since there's no one-size-fits-all approach.

As scientists, we're not just researchers or professors but also educators and advocates to people in our everyday lives and within our communities. Sharing our knowledge is crucial to building and keeping trust in science.

Agradezco a la Presidenta del Congreso, Dra. Luisa Morales Maure y al Presidente de APANAC, Dr. José Rogelio Fábregas por la invitación y la hospitalidad durante mi estadía en Panamá.