Commission mondiale d'éthique des connaissances scientifiques et des technologies de l'UNESCO (COMEST)
UNESCO World Commission on the Ethics of Scientific Knowledge and Technology
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URL: https://www.unesco.org/en/ethics-science-technology/comest
URL: http://www.unesco.org/ethics/
URL: https://en.unesco.org/themes/ethics-science-and-technology
Founded
1997
History
Established by B-XB3383 - UNESCO. Statutes adopted at 154th session of UNESCO Executive Board, 7 May 1998.
Aims
Advise UNESCO on the promotion of ethical principles pertaining to scientific and technological progress; raise international awareness and understanding and promote a dialogue between the scientific communities, decision makers and the public at large.
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World Commission comprises 18 eminent scientists and personalities appointed by the Director-General of UNESCO. Bureau; Director-General; Executive Secretary. Observers: intergovernmental and international nongovernmental organizations; member and associate member states of UNESCO are also entitled to attend as observers as are (at the invitation of the Director-General) other member countries of UN System organizations.
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UIA Org ID
XE3796
Last News
2023
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