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What we do
A comprehensive, integrated, value-based approach to individual, community, national and global security encompassing political, economic, social, ethical, technological and ecological dimensions.
Catalytic strategies to address the global leadership vacuum while developing the perspectives, theoretical frameworks, policy and institutional basis for effectively addressing the global challenges confronting humanity today.
A new paradigm in education is needed to accelerate global systems change. WAAS has identified the characteristics of this new paradigm - personalized, self-paced, person-centred, relevant, integrated, affordable and of high quality. Combined with a global system of delivery, such education can accelerate implementation of the 17 SDGs, and promote sustainable human security for all.
New paradigm concepts and theory to promote a truly human-centered, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable economic system for all humanity.
The Academy's conception of human-centered, transdisciplinary, evolutionary, integrated knowledge marrying scientific precision and the creative imagination of the arts with universal human values required to guide thinking in all fields.
The Pandemic demonstrates the urgent necessity of shifting to an inclusive, cooperative paradigm for human security required to combat even the greater challenge of climate change.
Evolutionary and revolutionary strategies to redirect both private and public finance to promote human rights, human security, wellbeing sustainable development.
Transition to an equitable and sustainable paradigm requires knowledge of how to shift from unconscious social evolution to consciousn social transformation.
An inclusive and equitable multilateral system necessitates an active role and voice for global civil society and youth.
Transdisciplinary science integrated with policy making, implementation, human rights and social responsibility.
Integrated knowledge perspectives are essential for addressing the problems generated by mechanistic, reductionist, fragmented, siloed thinking.
A marriage of the objective and subjective dimensions of knowledge is essential for cracking the ‘genetic code’ of consciousness and social evolution. Great Art and Science are supreme expressions of humanity's creative imagination.
Featured Event
Global Leadership Challenges in Higher Education for
Effective Multilateralism & Sustainable Human Security
December 6 to 8, 2021
It’s time to think globally about the future of education.
Building on insights from the UN-WAAS project on Global Leadership for the 21st Century, this conference will address the challenges and opportunities in higher education today to identify catalytic strategies to support strengthening of multilateralism, implementation of 17 SDGs,and Sustainable Human Security for All.
Upcoming Events
World Conference on Basic Sciences and Sustainable Development
The year 2022 is proclaimed as the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD 2022) by the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The programme for the Year will focus on the links between basic sciences and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Recent Events
5th International Conference on Future Education
It’s time to think globally about the future of education.
Building on insights from the UN-WAAS project on Global Leadership in the 21st Century, this conference examines advances in global higher education urgently needed to strengthen multilateralism, accelerate the implementation of the 17 SDGs, and promote Sustainable Human Security for all.
The Jena Declaration on Sustainability
The Jena Declaration (TJD) is a call to mobilize citizens around the world in transformations to sustainable living, enabling rapid implementation of the SDGs before 2030. Prominent scientists, teachers, and artists were joined by next-generation spokespersons from around the world. They explained the urgent need for this action now, what needs to be done, pathways to success and next steps.
WAAS Mentors: Five Big Ideas to Transform Outdated Thinking and Action
WAAS Mentors: Five Big Ideas to Transform Outdated Thinking and Action Webinar #3 on July 16, 2021 We are in the 21st Century of Existential Risk, most immediately the COVID-19 pandemicThe tentative Big Five that youth can and should embrace: In addition to a VUCA world, we live in a world of infoglut – too many …
Global Social Transformations and the Limits to Growth in the 21st century
Global Social Transformations and the Limits to Growth in the 21st century June 15, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic and accelerated onset of Climate Change confirm that the need for coordinated global action has never been greater or more urgent. This global moment is without precedent. For the first time in history the understanding and aspirations …
WAAS Mentors: TAO of finance
WAAS Mentors: TAO of finance Webinar #2 on May 26, 2021 Stefan Brunnhuber is the Program Director of the WAAS Expert Group on Innovative Financial Strategies. Dr. Brunnhuber, Member of the WAAS Board of Trustees, is a socio-economist and psychiatrist who has been actively engaged in the activities for WAAS for the past five years. As an …
Science as a Social Good
Science as a Social Good Webinar #2 on May 24, 2021 The accelerating pace of scientific development has generated a widening gap and mismatch between technological capabilities, fragmented public policies, ethical standards, social equity and our capacity for cultural adaptation. New organizational models for research, policy-making, regulation and implementation are needed to identify high …
Latin-American Meeting: Perspectives on Post Pandemic
Latin-American Meeting Perspectives on Post Pandemic Online Meeting on May 12-14, 2021 The WAAS regional event “Perspectives on Post Pandemic” was organized to examine different perspectives on social, economic, political, educational and environmental matters, taking into account the plurality of realities in Latin America. Despite the sizable number of studies and analysis inspired by …
WAAS Mentors: Mind, Thinking, Creativity
WAAS Mentors: Mind, Thinking, Creativity Webinar #1 on Apr 16, 2021 Mind is humanity’s vital instrument for seeking knowledge. This webinar explored the nature of mind and its untapped potential, the ways of knowing, the limits to thinking and rationality, and the essence and achievements of creativity, which are essential for addressing the challenges confronting humanity …
Democratizing Global Governance
Democratizing Global Governance Webinar #1 on April 12, 2021 WAAS Fellow Andreas Bummel, Executive Director of Democracy Without Borders, presented three proposals which are now being advanced to the United Nations to help democratize the institutions of global governance: a UN World Citizens’ Initiative, a UN Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA), and a UN Civil Society …
WAAS@60 – A Planetary Moment
Conference and General Assembly on WAAS’ 60th Anniversary … Read More
International Scientific Forum: COVID AND HUMAN SECURITY
International Scientific Forum “COVID and Human Security” December 22, 2020 – Online webinar At the end of the jubilee year marking the 75th anniversary of Global Peace, UN and UNESCO born out of the devastating World War II, just on the eve of Christmas an initiative was taken to meet online and exchange views on …
Youth Leadership Day
YOUTH LEADERSHIP DAY Global Leadership in the 21st Century WAAS & PERMSEC of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates December 11, 2020 – Virtual E-Conference The Permanent Secretariat of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates and the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) are pleased to announce an online Youth Leadership Day. The …