International scientific exchange is crucial in both the advancement of science and in addressing global challenges such as climate change, public health and pandemics, sustainable development, and digital security. Yet, researchers, academicians, and practitioners across the world encounter regulatory, financial, cultural, and infrastructural barriers that significantly impede global scientific collaboration. For instance, regulatory issues such as complicated visa application processes can limit the mobility of scientists, affecting their ability to attend conferences, conduct fieldwork, or engage in long-term international collaborations. Similarly, varying intellectual property laws among countries can complicate the sharing of crucial knowledge and innovation.
The online seminar "Removing Barriers that hinder Global Scientific Exchange and Collaboration", organised by the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) on 19 March, provides a platform to identify these challenges, share experiences and explore viable solutions to enhance global scientific exchange and collaboration.
