Make Science Not War
Make Science Not War
We, the signatories, are people of different national origins, creeds and convictions.
We all firmly believe that human progress is deeply linked to further advances in science and technology. We are truly convinced that science is a force for good which enables us to solve many of mankind’s most pressing challenges. We believe that huge opportunities will arise from future science and technology efforts. Yet we are also very well aware of the responsibility and accountability we bear for the new technologies that are realized.
We call on all nations, societies and organizations to devote more resources to the advancement of science and technology. We encourage the international community to join forces in battling debilitating diseases, ensuring sufficient food for a growing world population, stopping the destruction of our environment, and engaging in joint endeavors to elucidate the secrets this fascinating universe holds.
Nothing shall be impossible..
The goal is to collect 1 million signatures. The declaration with that support will then be widely published and brought to the attention of governments and relevant decision making bodies all over the world. The aim is to shape public opinion, to create a global movement resulting in a boost for research and development, in an increased attraction of bright young talents to science and technology and in general in an optimistic, utopian outlook to ensure the technologies required for a bright and sustainable future are made available in time.
This declaration was rolled-out as Science Declaration during the Curious2018 – Future Insight™ Conference and is going around the world reaching all major cities.
Contact us if you want to roll-out in your city.
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Read about the Science Declaration in the AngewandteChemie.
Examples of individuals that signed the Science Declaration:
- Ada Yonath, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2009
- Alon Chen, President Weizmann Institute of Science
- Andrew Fire, Stanford University, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 2006
- Avram Hershko, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2004
- Belén Garijo, former Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany 2021
- Benjamin List, Max-Planck-Institute, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021
- Bernard L. Feringa, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2016
- Brian Kobilka, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2012
- Bruce Beutler, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 2011
- Charles M. Rice, Rockefeller University, Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2020
- Clemens Hoch, Minister for Science and Health, Rheinland-Pfalz
- Craig Venter, Founder, Chairman and CEO J. Craig Venter Institute
- Daniel Zajfman, President Weizmann Institute of Sciences
- Emmanuelle Charpentier, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2020
- Erik Brynjolfsson, Director MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, Best Selling Author – Race Against the Machine
- Ferenc Krausz, Max-Planck Institute of Quantum Optics
- Frances H. Arnold, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2018
- Fraser Stoddart, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2016
- George M. Church, Professor at Harvard & MIT, 2021
- Hanno Benz, Oberbürgermeister Darmstadt
- Harald zur Hausen, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 2008
- Hartmut Michel, Max-Planck-Institute, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1988
- Harvey J Alter, Distinguished NIH Scholar, Emeritus, Nobel Laureate in Medicine 2020
- James Rothman, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 2013
- Jean-Marie Lehn, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 1987
- Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2016
- Joachim Frank, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2017
- Jochen Partsch, ehem. Oberbürgermeister Darmstadt
- Kai Beckmann, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- Karl-Ludwig Kley, former Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- Katalin Kariko, Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine 2023
- Louis J. Ignarro, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1998
- Matthew Might, former White House Strategist Precision Medicine Initiative
- Moungi Bawendi, Nobel Laureate Chemistry 2023
- Nino Haase, Mayor Mainz
- Otmar D. Wiestler, President Helmholtz Society
- Patrick Cramer, President Max-Planck-Society
- Peter Doherty, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1996
- Peter Ratcliffe, Oxford University, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2019
- Phil Baran, Professor at Scripps Research Institute
- Richard J. Roberts, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1993
- Richard Webb, Chief Magazine Editor Nature
- Rudolf Scharping, former German Federal Minister of Defence
- Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President of the Club of Rome
- Simon Thelen, Vice Chairman of the Merck Family Board and Board of Partners E. Merck KG
- Sir Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal
- Sir Peter Ratcliffe, Oxford University, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2019
- Stefan Oschmann, former Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- Steven Chu, Stanford University, Nobel Prize for Physics 1997
- Tanja Brühl, President TU Darmstadt
- Thomas Reiter, Astronaut
- Ulrich A.K. Betz, Initiator Darmstadt Science Declaration
- Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman Munich Security Conference Foundation
- William E. Moerner, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014
Currently several thousand signatures – sign now!
Science Declaration Around the World
The Science Declaration is a global call to action to devote more resources to the advancement of science & technology. This will enable humanity to solve the challenges of today and to realize the dreams of a better tomorrow. Everybody is cordially invited to sign this declaration now.
Conference Lead: Dr. Ulrich Betz, Chairman of the Board Future Insight e.V. and Senior Vice President Innovation, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Thank you for your interest in the Curious – Future Insight Conference. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions about participation or partnerships.
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