Session transcript · Topic 1 · Dr. Archana Sharma and Dr. Pippa Wells · CERN
Overview
CERN demonstrates how international scientific infrastructure can combine fundamental research with peaceful cooperation, open knowledge and shared governance.
Key ideas
- CERN was founded partly to restore peaceful European scientific collaboration.
- Its convention excludes military work and supports open scientific results.
- Research infrastructure brings together thousands of contributors from many countries.
- Science diplomacy works through institutions, exchanges and long-term shared projects.
From science to policy
The session highlights the importance of translating technical knowledge into institutions, cooperation and decisions that can be understood and acted on by parliamentarians and other public leaders.