Program
Workshop Topic: Science Diplomacy & Innovation for Global Environmental Change in the Americas
Date:
- 8-10th November 2024
Location: Washington, USA
Objetives
The IAI Science Diplomacy Center and the University of São Paulo (USP) have developed a Science Diplomacy and Innovation Curriculum grounded in case studies from across the Americas. To maximize its impact, the curriculum is structured in two interconnected yet standalone parts:
- Online Course – A foundational introduction to key concepts in Science Diplomacy and Innovation.
- In-Person Workshops – Interactive workshops designed to deepen learning and be customized to meet specific stakeholder needs.
Workshop Content
This workshop presents the IAI Science Diplomacy and Innovation Curriculum through a mix of interactive classes and simulation games focused on key topics:
- Science Diplomacy – The role of science in supporting international collaboration and decision-making.
- Innovation Diplomacy – How diplomacy promotes scientific and technological advances for sustainable development.
- Negotiation – Core negotiation concepts for addressing complex scientific and environmental issues.
- Global Environmental Change – Insights into environmental challenges affecting the Americas.
The simulation games allow participants to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios, fostering skills in negotiation, collaboration, and science diplomacy strategy. This hands-on approach encourages feedback to refine the curriculum and support tailored, impactful training for diverse stakeholders across the Americas.
Participants
(and their past host institutions)
- Alice Grossman – IAI STeP Fellow and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at NOAA (First Generation, 2020-2022)
- Alice Ramos de Moraes – IAI STeP Fellow at the Brazilian Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (BPBES) (Second Generation, 2021-2023)
- Aline Villareal – IAI STeP Fellow at the Ministry of Environment, Mexico (First Generation, 2020-2022)
- Anjuli Figueroa – IAI STeP Fellow and AAAS Fellow in the United States (Second Generation Alumni, 2021-2023)
- Angelo Attanasio – STeP Fellow working at the IAI Directorate supporting IAI’s communication and outreach (Third Generation, 2023-2025)
- Asif Iqbal – IAI STeP Fellow at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Natural Resources Canada (First Generation, 2020-2022)
- Bhuvanesh Omkumar Awasthi – IAI STeP Fellow with the Government of Canada (Second Generation, 2021-2023)
- Branislav Pantović – IAI STeP Fellow at IAI, Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) (Third Generation, 2023-2025)
- Chante Saunders – IAI STeP Fellow at CERMES, Barbados (Second Generation, 2021-2023)
- Claudia Alarcón – IAI STeP Fellow at IAI, Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) (Fourth Generation 2024-2025)
- Gabriela Ferreira – IAI STeP Fellow at IAI, Science Diplomacy Center (SDC) (Fourth Generation 2024-2025)
- Gabriela Duarte – IAI STeP Fellow at the Brazilian Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (BPBES) (Second Generation, 2021-2023)
- Julian Campisi – IAI STeP Fellow and Mitacs Fellow at the Dept of National Defence, Canada (First Generation, 2020-2022)
- Karina Vega-Vila – IAI STeP Fellow and NSF Fellow, United States (Third Generation Alumni, 2023-2024)
- Laila Sandroni – IAI STeP Fellow (First Generation, 2020-2022)
- Larisse Faroni Perez – IAI STeP Fellow at BPBES | GOX, Brazil (Second Generation, 2021-2023)
- Luz Cumba Garcia – IAI STeP Fellow and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the U.S. Department of State (Third Generation, 2023-2024)
- María Inés Carabajal – IAI STeP Fellow at IAI (Second Generation, 2021-2023)
- Rosario Quintero – IAI STeP Fellow at the National Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Innovation (SENACYT), Panama (Second Generation, 2021-2023)
- Sebastián Riera – IAI STeP Fellow at AACREA-CONICET, Argentina (First Generation, 2020-2022)
- Daniel Álvarez Jiménez – IAI STeP Fellow at AMEXAC, Mexico (First Generation, 2020-2022)
- Brian Leung – IAI STeP Fellow and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the U.S. National Science Foundation (Third Generation Alumni, 2023-2024)
- Bernat Navarro-Serer – IAI STeP Fellow and AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at NASEM (Fourth Generation 2024-2025)
Facilitadores
- Janina Onuki – Professor at the Political Science Department of the University of São Paulo. Member of the Science Diplomacy Center Advisory Board Committee.
- Amancio J. de Oliveira – Professor at the Institute of International Relations of the University of São Paulo. Scientific coordinator of Caeni and InnSciD.
- Gabriela Ferreira – Ph.D. in International Relations (USP/KCL). Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Caeni/USP and a STeP Fellow at IAI.
- Rodrigo Lyra – Ph.D. in International Relations (USP/KCL). Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Caeni/USP.
- Romeu Bonk – Ph.D. in Political Science (USP). Currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at Caeni/USP.
- André Bafti – Master candidate in Political Science (USP). Currently a researcher at Caeni/USP.
