A Decade of Science
in the Service of Diplomacy
The Science Diplomats is a regional ASEAN platform that brings together scientists, policymakers, diplomats, educators, and institutional partners to strengthen the role of science diplomacy in shaping resilient, inclusive, and evidence-informed futures.
Mission · Vision · Purpose
Empower Science Diplomats to Serve
To advance science diplomacy across ASEAN as a practical instrument for resilience, cooperation, and service — equipping a new generation of scientists, policymakers, and diplomats to translate evidence into action that protects communities, strengthens institutions, and bridges nations.
Final mission statement to be confirmed by the Secretariat.
A Resilient, Connected ASEAN
A region in which science diplomacy is fully institutionalized — where evidence informs policy, knowledge crosses borders without friction, and ASEAN’s communities are equipped to face climate, health, and security challenges together.
Final vision statement to be confirmed by the Secretariat.
Evidence
Decisions grounded in rigorous science, transparent methods, and peer-reviewed knowledge.
Collaboration
Cross-border, cross-disciplinary partnerships among scientists, diplomats, and institutions.
Service
Knowledge translated into action that serves communities, ecosystems, and future generations.
Resilience
Building capacity to anticipate, adapt, and recover in the face of compounding regional challenges.
Our History
From a single Filipino initiative in 2010 to a region-wide platform spanning ASEAN and Asia, the journey of The Science Diplomats has been shaped by partnership, persistence, and purpose.
Science Diplomacy founded by Glenn Banaguas through Climate Smart Philippines: Science for Service.
Replicated to the ASEAN region through the US-ASEAN Science and Technology Fellowship.
First ASEAN Science Diplomats Assembly — foundational capacity-building.
Second Assembly — cross-border collaboration on the Food–Energy–Water–Biodiversity nexus.
Third Assembly — infrastructure, climate adaptation, and sustainability financing.
Pandemic-era continuity through online training and the Der Forscher Lecture Series.
Broader expansion into Asian Science Diplomacy.
10th Founding Anniversary — returning home to celebrate a decade of impact.