The Milan Declaration, developed during the 60th Anniversary of the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) in Milan on June 29, 2024, emphasizes the critical role of science in addressing global challenges.
The declaration underscores the need for global scientific collaboration free from bias and prejudice, advocating for ethical and financial support for science to promote peace, freedom, security, human dignity, sustainable development, environmental protection, and technological progress.
It highlights science's pivotal contributions to breakthroughs in health care, ecological conservation, food security, digital transformation, and societal well-being. The declaration calls for increased investments in science, support for researcher mobility and diversity, promotion of interdisciplinary dialogue, and encouragement of young people to pursue scientific careers.
Global leaders, policymakers, organizations, and individuals are urged to unite in fostering science as a foundation for collaboration, innovation, and a brighter, inclusive future. The declaration invites supporters to sign and endorse this commitment to the transformative power of science.
