ANSO

2013

In 2013, Chinese President XI Jinping proposed the “Belt and Road” Initiative, making great contributions to international cooperation, global common prosperity and human progress, serving as a Chinese Plan for building a community of shared future for the mankind. The countries in the Belt and Road Region are confronted with many common challenges, such as climate change, eco-environment and resources problems, natural disasters, emerging and infectious diseases and food security issues. In order to solve these common challenges, there should be united actions toward science-based solutions to promote common development and prosperity in this region.

2016

The idea of establishing the “Alliance of International Science Organizations” (hereinafter as ANSO), was firstly discussed in the “First International Science Forum of National Scientific Organizations on the Belt and Road Initiative” held in Beijing in November 2016. Leaders from 22 national scientific and research organizations, two Nobel Prize winners, over 30 academicians from all over the world and more than 350 scientists from nearly 40 countries and regions attended the Forum. As the result of this important event, “Beijing Declaration” was released to seek more comprehensive framework to support the international cooperation on science, technology and innovation along the Belt and Road and other regions as well.

2017

In July 2017, the representatives from 12 academies, institutes and international organizations attended the workshop in Islamabad of Pakistan. The name of the alliance (ANSO) was determined, a draft the statutes and development strategy were formulated.

2018

In November 2018, ANSO was formally inaugurated and the 1st ANSO General Assembly and 1st ANSO Governing Board Meeting were held, laying solid foundation for the development of ANSO. In the same year, the registration for ANSO as an international S&T non-governmental organization was accomplished.

Create prizes and awards that encourage participation and collaboration in addressing humankind's big challenges.

Organize training, education and capacity-building, creating the social foundation for the joint development of a community of the whole humankind with a shared future.

Promote improvement in wellbeing and economic development through close integration of innovation, technology, and marketing. Efforts will be made for the Intellectual Property protection and the maintenance of standards.

Organize and provide S&T programs and initiatives focused on human livelihoods and wellbeing, around issues such as clean drinking water, sustainable agriculture, environmental protection, desertification control, poverty reduction, and public health.Catalyze and initiate major international science programs with a special focus on areas of key importance for sustainable development (climate change, natural resource management, environmental protection, natural disasters, water security, agriculture and food security, ecosystem and biodiversity conservation, bio-safety, energy security, and big data).Organize and provide science-based advice and consultations for regional and global sustainable development.