From Knowledge to Action

Science for All Foundation works to ensure that knowledge contributes to tangible impact — connecting research with policymaking, supporting development strategies, and promoting interdisciplinary approaches worldwide.

How we work

Three pillars driving our approach

Connecting research with policymaking

We bridge the gap between scientific evidence and the decisions that shape society, ensuring research informs policy at every level.

Mobilizing investment for sustainable development

Sustainable development requires stronger connections between science, finance, and policymaking to ensure that innovative solutions can be effectively scaled and implemented.

Integrated & interdisciplinary approaches

We support sustainable development recognizing that complex global challenges demand collaborative solutions that cross disciplinary, sectoral, and regional boundaries.

Better lives within planetary boundaries

We promote development pathways where people and ecosystems thrive together. We believe that development and environmental sustainability must advance side by side.

Global Platforms

Where science meets global decision-making

Science for All contributes to international cooperation through engagement in key global platforms.

UNGA · Annual

Science Summit during the United Nations General Assembly

An annual global initiative in New York, now expanding to Nairobi, bringing together science, policy, and decision-makers to advance sustainable development.

WHA · Geneva

World Health Assembly

Engagement on science and global health systems, supporting dialogue between research, policy, and implementation for stronger health outcomes.

IMF · Washington DC

World Bank–IMF Spring Meetings

Events at the intersection of science, development, and finance, supporting dialogue on sustainable investment and economic resilience.

Learning

Knowledge flows in all directions

We recognise that many effective solutions are rooted in local experience and practice. Mutual learning across countries, regions, and communities is central to our mission.

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Continents engaged

Our learning network spans every inhabited continent, supporting true south-south and north-south exchange.

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Partner organisations

A diverse ecosystem of research institutes, civil society, and international organisations.

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Annual global events

From high-level summits to community workshops, we convene across scales and contexts.

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Directions of knowledge

We reject one-directional models of expertise. Local knowledge is global knowledge.

Global Engagement

Strengthening global cooperation

We engage in international platforms to support alignment between science, policy, finance, and development practice. Science for All operates as part of a broader ecosystem of partnerships.

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“Those most affected by global challenges — including women, youth, and indigenous communities — are often underrepresented in decision-making.”

We work to support more inclusive participation and meaningful dialogue across all levels of governance.

Global Science Policy

Towards inclusive and representative systems

We promote greater representation of the Global South, inclusion of diverse knowledge systems, and stronger connections between science and policy.

Supporting systemic change

Policy dialogue

We facilitate structured conversations between scientists, policymakers, and affected communities to co-create evidence-informed solutions.

Institutional strengthening

We work with research and policy institutions in the Global South to build lasting capacity and systemic resilience.

Integrated approaches

We champion cross-sector strategies that connect climate, health, food, and finance — because these challenges don’t exist in silos.