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Unesco's Global Ethics Observatory.

H ten Have1, T W Ang

  • 1UNESCO, Division of Ethics of Science and Technology, 1, rue Miollis, 75015 Paris, France. h.tenhave@unesco.org

Journal of Medical Ethics
|January 9, 2007
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The Global Ethics Observatory provides global data on ethics in science and technology, including experts, institutions, and teaching programs. This resource aims to foster international cooperation and establish robust ethical infrastructures worldwide.

Area of Science:

  • Ethics of Science and Technology

Background:

  • The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched the Global Ethics Observatory in December 2005.
  • The observatory addresses the need for accessible data in the field of ethics in science and technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create a comprehensive global database on ethics in science and technology.
  • To facilitate the establishment of ethical infrastructures and foster international cooperation.
  • To provide data on ethics experts, institutions, and teaching programs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a system of databases.
  • Collection of data on experts, institutions (university departments, centers, commissions, councils, review boards, societies, associations), and teaching programs in ethics.
  • Ensuring global coverage and multilingual accessibility (six major languages).

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Main Results:

  • A comprehensive system of databases covering global ethics in science and technology is established.
  • Data is available on experts, institutions, and educational programs.
  • The observatory offers global coverage and multilingual support.

Conclusions:

  • The Global Ethics Observatory serves as a vital resource for advancing ethical considerations in science and technology globally.
  • It supports the development of ethical frameworks and enhances international collaboration in the field.