Anticipating Tomorrow: Inside GESDA’s Science Diplomacy Playbook

Professor Marilyne Andersen, Director-General of GESDA explains how anticipatory science diplomacy works: gathering scientists’ foresight, translating breakthroughs into policy and practice, and preparing society for disruptive technologies.

The episode covers GESDA’s Radar of 5–25-year futures, the Open Quantum Institute’s “Quantum for All” approach, the importance of open science and inclusivity, training for decision‑makers, and the role of art in engaging the public.

Explore the GESDA Science Breakthrough Radar®: https://radar.gesda.global/

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Where to listen to this episode 

• Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-page/id1469021154
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10fp8ROoVdve0el88KyFLy
• YouTube: https://youtu.be/fSosq7RxZ2c

Content   

Guest: Marilyne Andersen https://www.gesda.global/team-member/marilyneandersen/

Hosts: Amy Smith and Wouter Schallier
Production and editing: Amy Smith

Recorded & produced at the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva