International Policy Advice

The Leopoldina brings the voice of science to the G7 summits. Together with the academies of the G7 countries, it develops science-based recommendations on globally relevant topics and thus strengthens the link between science and politics.

In 2017, the Leopoldina initiated the Science20 process (S20) in coordination with the German government, thereby bringing the voice of science to the G20 summits. Together with the academies of the G20 countries, it has been developing recommendations on global future issues ever since.

As an independent mediator, Leopoldina shapes the dialogue between science, politics, society and business on science policy issues. It contributes the perspectives of its members to international processes and sets the tone for universal values and principles in science.