Click here to view Spanish version of Manifiesto Russell-Einstein “We appeal as human beings to human beings: Remember your humanity, and forget the rest.” These are the moving words with which Albert Einstein, Bertrand Russell and nine other distinguished Nobel Laureate scientists introduced the famous resolution which became known as the Russell-Einstein Manifesto on July 9, …| World Academy of Art and Science
On March 14, 2025, WAAS Vice President (Social Sciences and Humanity) Donato Kiniger Passigli, addressed the 13th Annual Conference of Europe’s Sciences and Arts Leaders under the conference theme “It’s About People 2025.” The event took place in Maribor, Slovenia and the following is the speech presented by Kiniger Passigli: Esteemed colleagues and respected members …| World Academy of Art and Science
An interview with Mario Petrucci at the World Conference on Science and Art for Sustainability, September 2025, Belgrade, by Vesna de Vinca, TV author, journalist and producer. The Unholy Trinity and Sustainability Challenges Vesna de Vinca: In your work, you identify three core systemic causes of the global inadequacy in responding to the ecological crisis, which you …| World Academy of Art and Science
On Human Rights, Human Dignity, and Human Security The World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the defense and promotion of human rights, human dignity, and human security everywhere. Guided by its values, by-laws, and the ethical legacy of its founders—including Bertrand Russell and Albert Einstein, authors of the Russell-Einstein …| World Academy of Art and Science
When the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) was founded in 1960, it was born out of a paradox of the modern age — that human genius could both unlock the atom and threaten the survival of civilization. Among the intellectuals and leaders who helped define the Academy’s purpose was Swedish diplomat, sociologist, and …| World Academy of Art and Science
joint initiative of the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS),the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA),and Alma Mater Europaea University (AMEU). at the initiative of Garry Jacobs, President of the World Academy of Art and Science; Prof. Dr. Klaus Mainzer, President of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts; and Prof. Dr. Ludvik Toplak, …| World Academy of Art and Science
Online / 7 November, 2025. The emphasis of integrated disaster and risk research has shifted from topical analysis, such as dealing with natural disasters, technological accidents or environmental crises, to a comprehensive analysis of interconnected and mutually interactive risk sources and crises.| World Academy of Art and Science
Online / 2 October, 2025. New peacebuilding approaches are needed involving both state and non-state actors, respecting human security principles. What we urgently need is a new paradigm that aims not only to end wars, but to make them obsolete.| World Academy of Art and Science
Why should engineers read literature? Why do some self-centered “jerks” still thrive in business? Walt Stinson—American entrepreneur, founder of ListenUp, and a Trustee of the World Academy of Art and Science—shares candid thoughts on self-education, the joy of learning, and crafting one’s life as a work of art. Stinson calls himself a Renaissance man. He …| World Academy of Art and Science
A famous name on a diploma does not guarantee insight or originality. Prestige and talent are not the same thing; brilliance does not automatically come packaged with virtue. Enormous charitable gifts can coexist with questionable motives. If the twenty-first century is to meet its greatest tests, education must be reimagined—so it loosens the grip of …| World Academy of Art and Science
Online / 18 September, 2025. The EXTRA InfoHub is hosting a webinar in cooperation with UNESCO BRIDGES and the Pardee Institute — the organization behind the statistical analysis in the latest UN Global Risk Report — and with participation from the Accelerator for Systemic Risk Assessment (ASRA).| World Academy of Art and Science
Hybrid / 2-3 October, 2025. The summit will bring together scientists, policymakers, local authorities, entrepreneurs, and other key stakeholders to engage in a global dialogue marking the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement.| World Academy of Art and Science
Henry Moore, one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century and a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science, was renowned for transforming the human form into monumental works that seemed to breathe with the rhythms of nature. Born in 1898 in Castleford, a small mining town in Yorkshire, England, Moore’s …| World Academy of Art and Science
Leadership in Thought That Leads to Action A global organization addressing humanity’s urgent challenges and emerging opportunities 560Fellows 90 Countries 12Programs About The World Academy WHO WE ARE WAAS is an association of committed individuals drawn from diverse cultures, nationalities, occupations and intellectual pursuits conscious of the profound social consequences and policy implications of knowledge, …| World Academy of Art and Science
Las Vegas / 6-9 January, 2026 With the world facing unprecedented global challenges, the Human Security for All (HS4A) campaign promotes innovation to improve the human experience. CES, the world’s largest tech event, will once again partner with the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) and the United Nations Trust Fund For Human Security …| World Academy of Art and Science
Maribor, 14 March 2025, WAAS-EASA Joint Statement — In furtherance to the Global Peace Offensive vision, adopted by WAAS and EASA, the two largest academic networks, on 21 October 2024 in Maribor, we are now, at the It’s About People conference, organized jointly by AMEU University, EASA and WAAS, issuing a JOINT STATEMENT, reinstating our commitment to …| World Academy of Art and Science
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Russell–Einstein Manifesto, a powerful message first shared with the world on July 9th, 1955. The manifesto was written during a time of great fear, just a decade after World War II and at the height of tensions between East and West. The Cold War had divided the …| World Academy of Art and Science
WAAS Trustee Walt Stinson was awarded the GlobalMindED 2025 Exceptional Leader Award in the technology category at an awards dinner in Denver, Colorado on June 16,2025. The awards recognize exceptional leaders in key industries for their innovations and bold actions in alignment with our values of empowerment, opportunity,innovation, lifelong learning, compassion, integrity, and sustainability. “Inclusive …| World Academy of Art and Science
In April 1965, LIFE magazine published what would become one of the most iconic photo-essays in history: “Drama of Life Before Birth,” featuring Lennart Nilsson’s groundbreaking image. Nilsson (1922-2017) was a Swedish photographer and a Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. Nilsson was also considered to be among Sweden’s first modern photojournalists. The story was headlined by …| World Academy of Art and Science
Online | August 11-13, 2025 | Panels discussed themes around the democratic crisis in the Americas, Regulation of Artificial Intelligence and the crisis of multilateralism and prospects for regional integration. The event highlighted the problems related to democracy, artificial intelligence and the global economy in the present and the coming years.| World Academy of Art and Science
In the shifting sands of the Negev Desert during the 1950s, an extraordinary couple began a journey that would reshape how the world thought about water, science, and the possibilities of using seawater for growing crops. Professor Hugo Boyko, a German-born Israeli scientist, and his wife, Dr. Elizabeth Boyko, a pioneering thinker and botanist in …| World Academy of Art and Science
May 18, 2025 | An informal meeting of the Peace Offensive Working Group was held in Opatija, Croatia. The meeting focused on developing actionable steps based on the initiative’s three core principles: Localized initiatives leading to de-escalation, partnership development and trust-building and dialogue facilitation.| World Academy of Art and Science
Online / July 21-24, 2025 | The primary objective of WAAS@65 is to develop concrete measures to address the root causes of the unprecedented global challenges and turbulence threatening peace, stability, human security, and sustainable development.| World Academy of Art and Science
Belgrade, Serbia / September 22–24, 2025 | The first conference within the EHC-WAAS Program and a flagship event within IDSSD. The aims of this Conference are to listen to prominent individuals acting in different science and art disciplines from different parts of the world, and induce fruitful interactions.| World Academy of Art and Science
