FMTS

96th Executive Council_FMTS-WFSW
2024-08-11 - 2024-08-17
96th Meeting of the Executive Council
Fédération Mondiale des Travailleurs Scientifiques – World Federation of Scientific Workers
(FMTS-WFSW)
EVENT WEBSITE: 96th EC Meeting Beijing&Huzhou 2024 (soon)
Beijing&Huzhou, August 11-17, 2024
Hybrid Meeting: The target audience for the event will be the members of the FMTS-WFSW Executive Council and the members of the Financial Commission, elected on 12 May 2022 at the 23rd General Assembly: EC 2022-2026. As has been done for several years, the debates will be open to interested colleagues. (pre-registration required)
For more information and to participate remotely contact: bureau@fmts-wfsw.org
Simultaneous English-French translation will be provided during the symposium and the opening session
Transfers from the Airport
Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport is 25 kilometers away from the center of Beijing and 33 kilometers from Beijing Friendship Hotel (the meeting venue in Beijing). It is one of China’s three major gateway hubs and a world-class airport.
Beijing Daxing International Airport, located 69 kilometers from Beijing Friendship Hotel and 50 kilometers from the city center, is a 4F level international airport and a world-class aviation hub. Both airports are very convenient to the venue, so you can choose the airport according to your airline.
For this conference, we will provide you with exclusive pick-up services based on your flight.
Huzhou
There is no airport in Huzhou, so you can choose airports in Hangzhou or Shanghai. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, 27 kilometers away from the city center, 120 kilometers away from the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise (the meeting venue in Huzhou).
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, 13 kilometers away from Shanghai center and 140 kilometers away from the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise, is a 4E civil international airport and one of China’s three gateway composite hubs.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is about 30km from the center of Shanghai and 207km from the Taihu Lake Longemont Paradise. It is a 4F civil airport, one of China’s three major portal composite hubs, and the largest hub airport in East China.
After your departure from Huzhou, you can choose to take the high-speed train to Hangzhou or Shanghai airport.
Touristic information
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China, the political center, cultural center, international exchange center, and science and technology innovation center of China. It is also one of the historical and cultural cities and ancient capitals of China, and a world-class city. Beijing is the city with the most world heritage sites (7 locations) and the first capital city in the world to have a world geological park. There are over 200 tourist attractions in Beijing that are open to the public, including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, and Old Summer Palace, as well as famous historical sites such as the Great Wall and Prince Gong’s Mansion.
Beijing has a total of 7309 cultural relics and historical sites, 99 national key cultural relics protection units, 326 municipal cultural relics protection units, 5 national geological parks, and 15 national forest parks.
Huzhou
Nestled in the picturesque waterways of Zhejiang Province, Huzhou stands as a charming city rich in history and culture. Boasting a unique blend of natural beauty and ancient heritage, Huzhou offers visitors a glimpse into the serene lifestyle of the ancient Chinese water towns. Huzhou is renowned for its beautiful lakes, serene canals, and lush greenery. The West Lake, a stunning natural landmark, attracts tourists with its serene scenery and picturesque bridges. Apart from its natural wonders, Huzhou is also famous for its rich cultural heritage. The city is home to numerous ancient temples and historical sites that testify to its long and illustrious past. Moreover, Huzhou is a gastronomic paradise. The city is famous for its delicious cuisine, especially its freshwater fish dishes and unique snacks. From freshly caught fish cooked in traditional ways to tasty street food, Huzhou offers a mouth-watering culinary experience for food lovers.
Social
China, a vast country steeped in ancient traditions and rich culture, offers a truly remarkable travel experience. From the grandeur of the Forbidden City and the Terracotta Warriors to the serene beauty of the Yangtze River and the Great Wall, China’s landscapes and historical sites are breathtaking. Its diverse regions boast unique customs and festivals, such as the lively dragon dances during Spring Festival and the moon gazing during Mid-Autumn Festival, providing a fascinating insight into Chinese traditions and way of life. While we hope to have fruitful and interesting discussion at the meeting you’ll certainly find time after the sessions to visit Beijing and Huzhou. You can also choose to participate in optional excursions.

PROGRAM (Full program to print: Program 96thEC Beijing&Huzhou 2024)

PROGRAM – Beijing
Sunday, August 11
Arrival of the delegations and invited participants in beijing – Culture Tour.
Monday, August 12
09h00 Opening ceremony
10h30 Executive Council – Session 1
14h00 Parallel Meetings of Working Groups: WG1: Peace, Disarmament and Cooperation; WG2: Sustainable Development (climate change, energy, water, oceans); WG3: Research Conditions and Scientific Workers Status and WG4: Africa Research Fund.
Tuesday, August 13
09h00 Executive Council – Session 2
14:00 Executive Council – Session 3
16h00 Visit to China Science and Technology Museum.
17h00 Exhibition: Review of the history of WFSW and CAST cooperation (at National Communication Center for Science and Technology). Exhibition Launch Ceremony & Reception.
Wednesday, August 14
Beijing to Huzhou by High speed train
PROGRAM – Huzhou, Zhejiang Province
Thursday, August 15
09:00 lnternational Green and Low-Carbon lnnovation Conference
Opening ceremony & Keynotes Session
14:00 Symposium: Scientific cooperation as driver for Green and Low-Carbon development, organized by CAST & WFSW
Opening and Keynote Speeches
Round Table 1: Challenges
Round Table 2: Solutions
18h00 Conferene Dinner
Friday, August 16
09h00 Executive Council – Session 4
14h00 “Big Hands Holding small Hands” (Yu Village).
Saturday, August 17
9h00 – 10h30 Meeting of the International Secretariat
Other Visits

International Green Low-Carbon Innovation Conference
2024-08-15 09:00 - 2024-08-16 17:00 (Asia/Shanghai)
2024 International Green Low-Carbon Innovation Conference in Huzhou, Zhejiang, on August 15-16, 2024.
Hosts:
China Association for Science and Technology (CAST)
Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development
People’s Government of Zhejiang Province
Supporting Organizations (To be confirmed):
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
World Federation of Scientific Workers (WFSW)
International Science Council (ISC)
World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO)
Academic Committee:
President:
HE Kebin
Executive President:
WANG Jinnan
LI Jiabiao
GAO Xiang
Conference Theme:
Green Low-Carbon Innovation: Driving the Engine for a Sustainable Future (Draft)
Date and Venue:
Date: August 15-16, 2024.
Venue: Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
Conference Events:
Opening Ceremony and Keynote Speeches
Green Low-Carbon Academic Symposium (topics)

Carbon Neutrality and Energy Intelligent Connection
Low-Carbon Building Technology
Low-Carbon Ecological Restoration and Conservation
Renewable Energy and New Power Systems
Clean and Efficient Utilization of Coal
Wind, Light, Water and Storage Integration Technology

High-Level Policy Forums

Seminar: Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets
Seminar: Green Low-Carbon Development and Scientists’ Responsibility
Forum on “One Country, One Priority Product” in Green Agriculture
Forum on Engineering Innovation and Sustainable Urban Development

2024 International Green Low-Carbon Technology Exhibition
Green Low-Carbon Innovation Series Side Events

Ecological Civilization Popular Science Series Activities
Closed-Door Meetings of International Organizations

Website: https://green.scimeeting.cn/en/web/index/21948_1834226__
Contact: Dr. WANG Mingzheng
E-Mail: wangmingzheng@cast.org.cn

11th ESHS Conference
2024-09-04 - 2024-09-07
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Science, Technology, Humanity, and the Earth. 11th ESHS Conference, 4-7 September 2024
09/04/2024 09:00
UPF CAMPUS DE LA CIUTADELLA, CARRER DE RAMON TRIAS FARGAS, BARCELONA, SPAIN

The Eleventh Conference of the European Society for the History of Science (ESHS) will take place in Barcelona (Spain), from 4 to 7 September 2024. The theme will be Science, Technology, Humanity, and the Earth. Science is the primary means by which mankind understands, represents and intervenes in the world. Humanity is facing challenges that can threaten its future and the future of the planet where it lives. As historians of science, we are committed to understand how epidemics, wars and climate change are connected. We invite the community of European historians of science to look at the object of their historical research with a view to the great challenges that humanity has been facing both nowadays and throughout its history. The aim is to distance the conference from a specific methodological approach, and to establish a dialogue between different historiographies, perspectives and topics.
Barcelona is a leading centre for the study of history of science in Spain with a number of research groups working in its universities and the CSIC, the Spanish National Research Council. There is a large community of historians of science, with some 300 members of the Catalan Society for the History of Science and Technology. A specific Master’s programme in History of Science: Science, History and Society is offered at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Universitat de Barcelona and there is a specific PhD programme in History of Science at UAB.
The main venue of the conference will be the Campus Ciutadella of the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF).
Registration
Early bird registration opens on 17 April 2024 and closes on 15 June 2024
Final deadline for registration: 16 July 2024

EITC - 2024, 3rd International Meeting of Scientific Workers
2024-11-07

97th Executive Council_FMTS-WFSW
2024-11-26 - 2024-11-27
97th Meeting of the Executive Council
Fédération Mondiale des Travailleurs Scientifiques – World Federation of Scientific Workers
(FMTS-WFSW)
Remote Meeting: The target audience for the event will be the members of the WFSW Executive Council, elected on 12 May 2022 at the 23rd General Assembly: EC 2022-2026
It was decided in the 96th Executive Council celebrated in China that a virtual edition of the Executive Council (97th) will be organized before the face-to-face 98th Executive Council of Gif-sur-Yvette, which is planned for May 2025. The International Secretariat of the WFSW has therefore decided to invite you to participate in the meeting of the 97th Executive Council in the form of 4 sessions in Videoconference Zoom:

2 sessions on Tuesday 26 November 2024 from 11h30 to 15h30 p.m., Paris time (UT+1).
2 sessions on Wednesday 27 November 2024 from 11h30 to 15h30 p.m., Paris time (UT+1).

The Videoconference will be held using the Zoom tool (https://zoom.us) with simultaneous English-French translation. The members of the Executive Council will be able to attend and speak at all sessions without registration. They will receive the zoom link at their e-mail addresses. In order to make the meeting as smooth as possible, we strongly suggest that you submit your contributions in writing so that they can be distributed in advance and reviewed by everyone. The work program and the chairs and secretaries of the sessions follow in the next page. Treasurer Pascal Janots will soon send to you the proposal for the 2025 Budget. You will also receive soon other documents to be debated in the sessions.
PROGRAM 97th EC November 2024

26/11 11h30-13h00
Session 1:
Report of activity
Presentations on written documents – Project of Budget

26/11 13h00-14h00
Pause

26/11 14h00-15h30
Session 2:
Report of Sectors Communication & UNESCO and WGs

27/11 11h30-13h00
Session 3:
Internal Regulation and Financial Issues

27/11 13h00-14h00
Pause

27/11 14h00-15h30
Session 4:
Future of the Federation. Adoption of declarations and decisions.
Electronic votes

Chairs and secretaries for the four sessions:
1.- Frederico Carvalho and Sylviane Lejeune
2.- Dina Bacalexi and Marc Delepouve
3.- Josette Rome-Chastanet and Mehdi Lahlou
4.- Jamal Sebbani and Joana Pinto dos Santos
Information:
Open Science Symposium FMTS-UNESCO in Rabat (https://fmts-wfsw.org/event/regional-symposium-in-rabat-open-science-democratising-science/?lang=en) November 28-29, 2024

Regional symposium in Rabat: Open Science, Democratising science
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29
Regional symposium on 28 and 29 November 2024 in Rabat, Morocco
Open Science, Democratising science
An initiative of the World Federation of Scientific Workers (WFSW) in partnership with UNESCO
The World Federation of Scientific Workers (WFSW) and the UNESCO are co-organising with the Mohammed V University in Rabat, and a number of decision-makers and stakeholders in science research and development, a regional symposium, ‘Democratising Science’, dedicated to discussing the ‘Implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation in the Arab Region’.
Aware of the importance of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science as a tool to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to strengthen Science, Technology and Innovation, and to address the shortcomings of the tools and processes dedicated to scientific research and the circulation and use of its results in the Arab Region, the WFSW invites stakeholders to a dedicated Regional Symposium.
It will discuss the pathways of Open Science and the appropriate measures to benefit from scientific advances in order to bridge the digital and technological divides between Arab countries and other countries around the world.
The symposium will also present the tools and processes devoted to research, scientific publishing, and the circulation and use of its results in the Arab region. In addition, participants will be invited to hold dialogues on the benefits and challenges associated with Open Science, infrastructures, funding mechanisms and specific legislation for its implementation.

Date
28-29 November, 2024

Venue
Mohammed V University, Rabat, Morocco

Modality
Hybrid (face-to-face and online)

Languages
Arabic, English and French

Programme
240919 Symposium Regional Science Ouverte_Agenda_Pre-Final_FR

Registration
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9c33d1ba-7f34-437b-8c1a-4f4570fa39de@1d4fae52-39b3-4bfa-b0b3-022956b11194

The Steering Committee of the Symposium is composed of :
Eric Falt, UNESCO Representative for the Maghreb.
Elsa Sattout, UNESCO Office for the Maghreb
Professor Farid el Bacha, President of Mohammed V University, Rabat
Professor Nozha Ibnlkhayat
Professor Mehdi Lahlou, WFSW
Professor Jamal Sebbani, WFSW
Pdf document (French) : Démocratiser la Science_FMST- UNESCO Symposium_FR
Pdf document (English) : Démocratiser la Science_FMST- UNESCO Symposium_EN
Pdf document (Arabic) : Démocratiser la Science_FMST- UNESCO Symposium_AR

CILAC2024 - The Latin American and Caribbean Open Science Forum
2024-12-02 - 2024-12-04
#cilac2024
2-4 DEC 2024 – San Andrés Isla, Colombia
Centro de Convenciones Decamerón Isleño
The fourth edition of the largest scientific and technological policy meeting in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Latin American and Caribbean Federation of Scientific Workers (FEDLATTCI) and the Federation of University Teachers of South America (FESIDUAS) will be present at the CILAC Forum, organised by UNESCO and other prominent international organisations.
The Latin American and Caribbean Open Science Forum is a regional space for debate and exchange. On an itinerant basis in different cities of the region, the Forum’s face-to-face meeting is held every two years for 3 days. The CILAC Forum is “the hub” of science in Latin America and the Caribbean, constituting a regional platform to debate how to strengthen and implement effective science, technology and innovation (STI) policies in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the Agenda 2030.
CILAC represents a permanent movement for dialogue and cooperation between actors, the exchange of experiences, the definition of strategies and the monitoring of actions at the regional level in the field of science, technology and innovation.
https://forocilac.org/
youtube #CILAC2024
http://www.youtube.com/@ForoCILAC
https://cilac2024.sched.com/event/1ioAH/conversatorio-de-alto-nivel-sobre-la-promocion-de-la-libertad-cientifica-y-la-seguridad-de-los-cientificos
https://cilac2024.sched.com/

98th Executive Council_FMTS-WFSW
2025-06-09 - 2025-06-13
98th Meeting of the Executive Council
Fédération Mondiale des Travailleurs Scientifiques – World Federation of Scientific Workers
(FMTS-WFSW)

Paris, June 09-13, 2025
Hybrid Meeting: The target audience for the event will be the members of the FMTS-WFSW Executive Council and the members of the Financial Commission, elected on 12 May 2022 at the 23rd General Assembly: EC 2022-2026. As has been done for several years, the debates will be open to interested colleagues. (pre-registration required)
For more information and to participate remotely contact.
Simultaneous English-French translation will be provided.

Venue
Hotel Ecla: 20 rue Marcel Paul, 150 m from the campus.
B&B Porte de Choisy: 20 rooms currently booked 14 taken (92€) in single, 30 minutes from the Campus. Bus 185, Jaures station + 500m walk
Campus CNRS Ile-de-France Villejuif
7 rue Guy Môquet, 94800 Villejuif
Accès au campus de Villejuif
Métro : ligne 7, station Villejuif Paul Vaillant-Couturier

Symposium ‘Science for Peace and Equality: Fostering Diversity, Inclusion and Mutual Respect’
Thursday, June 12, 9:40

Full program to print: Symposium EN
Science and scientists are facing global upheaval.
We live in a world profoundly destabilized by the intensifying effects of climate change, the proliferation of deadly conflicts, and the erosion of international law and institutions.
The recent abrupt changes in the domestic and foreign policies of the world’s largest economic power are a new source of instability.
We are witnessing today,

A widespread aggression and a desire to annex foreign territories, both neighbouring and more distant,
The widespread imposition of political sanctions and trade barriers;
A frantic pursuit of mineral resource exploitation;
The extinction of development assistance mechanisms for poor countries and the abandonment of framework institutions for international cooperation, including in the field of global health;
The disappearance of research institutions, the dismissal of scientific personnel, and the dismantling of essential knowledge infrastructures.
These developments put science and scientists under severe strain, undermining international collaboration and threatening the continuity of scientific progress and the transmission of knowledge.

First round table
Strengthening scientific solidarity and resilience

In a world increasingly under stress, what are the essential levers for fostering scientific solidarity and cooperation?
What concrete actions and organizational frameworks can help scientific workers maintain their professional commitment and social status?
How can we preserve the continuity of existing and future research programs, scientific collaborations, and the dissemination of knowledge?

Second round table
Science in the service of solidarity, peace, and sustainable development

What alternatives can be developed to overcome the dangerous dynamic of imperial, economic, and military confrontation?
What are the scientific priorities for sustainable development objectives and international relations based on cooperation and peace?
How can scientific diplomacy serve as an effective tool for fostering dialogue, cooperation, and achieving sustainable global development?

PROGRAM (Full program to print: Program 98thEC FMTS-WFSW Paris)
Venue: CNRS campus in Villejuif

Monday, June 9

19h00
Arrival of the delegations and invited participants
Registration in the Hotels

Tuesday, June 10

9h00-10h00
Meeting of the International Secretariat

10h00-10h40
Registration

10h40-11h00
Opening ceremony – Obituary

11h00-13h00
Executive Council – Session #1

Presidency report

Financial Report

Approval of the Minutes of the 97th Executive Council

General discussion

13h00
Lunch

15h00-17h00
Meeting of Working Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4

Wednesday, June 11

9h30-13h00
Executive Council – Session #2

– Internal Rules of Procedure and Constitution (WG6)

– Women (WG5) and Youth (WG8)

11h45
Coffee break

– Communication & Social networks (Sector)

– UNESCO (Sector)

13h00
Lunch

14h30-17h00
Executive Council – Session #3

Reports of the WGs (1, 2, 3, 4)

General discussion

Thursday, June 12

Symposium “Science for Peace and Equality: Fostering Diversity, Inclusion and Mutual Respect”

9h40-10h00
Opening

10h00-10h50
Keynote Conference

Coffee Break

11h10-13h00
Round Table 1. Strengthening scientific solidarity and resilience

13h00
Lunch

15h00-17h00
Round Table 2. Science in the service of solidarity, peace, and sustainable development

17h15-18h05
Invited Conference

20h30
Dinner (EC members and guests)

Friday, June 13

9h00-13h00
Executive Council – Session #4

General discussion, Work Plan, Next Meetings

Closing

13h00
Lunch

15h00-17h00
Meeting of the International Secretariat

(To be defined)
Visits (CNRS and/or UNESCO)

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99th EC Meeting
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-11
99th Meeting of the Executive Council
Fédération Mondiale des Travailleurs Scientifiques – World Federation of Scientific Workers
(FMTS-WFSW)
In accordance with the decisions of the 98th Executive Council meeting held in Villejuif from 10 to 13 June 2025, and in anticipation of the 24th General Assembly to be held in the second half of 2026, you are invited to participate in the 99th Executive Council meeting, which will take place in the form of four Zoom videoconference sessions:

Two sessions on Monday, 9 February 2026, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Paris time (UTC+1)
Two sessions on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, at 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Paris time (UTC+1)

The videoconference will be held using the Zoom platform.
Subtitles will be available to support simultaneous translation.
Members of the Executive Council may attend and speak at all sessions without prior registration. They will receive the Zoom link at their email addresses.
In order to ensure that the meeting runs as smoothly as possible, we strongly encourage participants to submit their contributions in writing, so that they may be distributed in advance and reviewed by all members.
The work programme, as well as the chairs and secretaries of the sessions, are provided below.
Treasurer Pascal Janots will soon send the members of the Executive Council the proposed 2026 Budget. Other documents to be discussed during the sessions will also be circulated shortly.
PROGRAM 99th EC February 2026

09/02 11h30-13h00
Session 1:
Activity Report
Budget proposals

09/02 13h00-14h00
Pause

09/02 14h00-15h30
Session 2:
International situation
Discussion of presidency proposal

11/02 11h30-13h00
Session 3:
Preparation for the 24th General Assembly

Date and location
Program

11/02 13h00-14h00
Pause

11/02 14h00-15h30
Session 4:
Future activities
Decisions and adoption of resolutions

Chairs and secretaries for the four sessions:
1.- Frederico Carvalho and Rufina Sarr
2.- Xiqiu Han and Mehdi Lahlou
3.- Paola Lopez and Marcelo Magnasco
4.- Pascal Janot and Joana Pinto dos Santos

2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science | UNESCO
2026-02-11
2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science | UNESCO
Join UNESCO on 11 February 2026 for a global event celebrating women in science and shaping a future where science and gender equality advance together.
Event: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
11 February 2026 – 9:30 am – 11 February 2026 – 5:30 pm
Location UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
Rooms : Room II
Type : Cat VIII – Symposia
Arrangement type : In-Person
Key discussion areas

This edition’s roundtables will highlight the positive impact of inclusivity through personal testimonies and evidence-based discussions. Panelists from diverse regions and professional backgrounds will share concrete measures that have proven effective in reducing the gender gap in 4 key areas:

Health research
Cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence
Scientific entrepreneurship

They will also reflect on the conditions that enabled these successes and how such practices can be adapted or scaled in other contexts.

Register now

The event is open to the public, and we warmly invite you to join us in person in Room II at UNESCO Headquarters. For those not in Paris, the event will also be accessible online via Zoom.
Please note that registration is required for all participants, both in person and online. As places are limited, attendance will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible before registration closes.
In-person partitipation: https://indico.un.org/e/2026-International-Day-of-Women-and-Girls-in-Science
Online partitipation: https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LN_wEayTQPqp5cNFwKRMTg

Contact UNESCO Gender Equality in Science team

For more information, do not hesitate to contact the UNESCO Gender Equality in Science team at sciencepolicy@unesco.org.
