Title: From the Globe with love: Science Diplomacy 4 Environment

Abstract

The interaction between the globe and the environment is a close one. In the international context environmental sustainability is a working track within various organizations and forums at the UN. Addressing environmental issues is also demonstrated at a regional level by the policy efforts of the EU and its Green Deal. The international community has managed so far to set up international legal treaties to reduce environmental risks faced by humanity. In order not to subject coming generations to the genuine threat of weakening life support systems on earth ensuing the destabilization of the planet there has to be a joint effort by various stakeholders like scientists, diplomats and policy-makers. Taking an overall view, environmental diplomacy as an intersection where scientists, diplomats and policy-makers can jointly elaborate the complex interplay between technological developments, world-societal impacts and environmental issues is outlined. Environment and digital technologies are essential cornerstones for the future of humanity and are more and more becoming parts and parcel of global politics and international relations. As such, environmental diplomacy as a tool for humanity to manage jointly future risks scenarios is highlighted. Science Diplomacy4Environment is not a panacea for all global challenges, but it is an important tool for humanity to manage joint future risks scenarios in a peaceful way. Achieving global stability, enhancing human security and conserving a livable environment are hereby inextricably linked to each other. Considering the limited time horizon of achieving the Paris Climate Agreement targets, it is highly relevant to assess how synergies between various stakeholders can be comprehensively exploited by coordinated action. Environmental diplomacy and green digital diplomacy are promising pathways to achieve a sustainable future across the globe.