The Biochemical Society Signs the Milan Declaration
News, Feb 06 2025
The Biochemical Society has joined five world scientific organisations to sign the Milan Declaration of the Crucial Role of Science in meeting Global Challenges.
The declaration was developed during the 60th anniversary of our partner organisation the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) in Milan in June 2024. The declaration stresses the importance of Science and Scientific Research in providing coordinated solutions to global problems and challenges.
The aims of the declaration are:
- to emphasize the vital role of science in addressing global challenges and fostering sustainable development through ethical, inclusive, and unbiased collaboration
- to unite scientists and citizens in harnessing Science's transformative power to drive societal progress and build a more prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future for all
- to inspire investments in scientific research, advocate for freedom of research and interdisciplinary innovation, and reaffirm core values such as peace, equity, and human dignity
The Society’s Honorary Policy Officer, Dr Derry Mercer, adds:
“This declaration shows the unity amongst the global science community in its desire to meet the world’s challenges. I hope that this brings to the attention of global policymakers the importance of science to human prosperity, not just in terms of technological advancement but also in fostering a diverse, creative and inclusive society.”
President of the Biochemical Society, Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow, said:
“I am delighted to sign the Milan declaration on behalf of the Society, and I encourage our members to consider signing too. There has never been a more important time for the community to come together and demonstrate the transformative power of science.”
In signing this declaration, the Society joins its Honorary Members Sir Paul Nurse, Sir John Walker, and Sir Venki Ramakrishnan, along with over 55 Nobel Prize winners and many other members of the science community. If you would like to read more and join us in signing, you can do so here.
