Science diplomacy is progressively establishing itself as one of the most relevant tools to address global issues. Trieste's scientific environment, rich in highly internationalisation research institutes, is emerging as a hub for science diplomacy. The inherently multifaceted nature of the subject requires an observation from different perspectives: therefore, this conference intends to recount concrete actions showing the potential of the different forms of engagement that science and research can offer on the global stage.

Within this framework, the Centre for Research on Migration and Development Cooperation (CRMCS) of the Trieste University has promoted the funding of projects, presented here for the first time, that are entirely dedicated to scientific research, re-invented for applications in international development cooperation.