To consolidate the strengths of the International Union for Science and Technology Communication (IUSTC), deepen practical cooperation, and foster a more open, inclusive and win-win landscape for international science communication, the IUSTC issued the following initiative at its 2026 meeting:

◆It will advance content exchange mechanisms to promote the sharing of scientific and technological information. Following the principles of equality, mutual benefit and resource sharing, on a voluntary basis and in accordance with each member's editorial policies and applicable national laws, all member institutions will improve regular mechanisms for article exchange and content co‑creation. Members will provide high-quality science news, in-depth reports, and multimedia content including texts, images and videos, enabling scientific and technological achievements worldwide to cross borders and benefit all.

◆It will build an integrated communication framework to tell stories of scientific and technological innovation. It will pool the strengths of union members to develop a multi-level, wide-ranging collaborative network for international science communication. With objective, professional, and engaging narratives, it will share innovation stories across nations, promote a culture of scientific and technological innovation, advocate open cooperation in science and technology, disseminate the spirit of science, and enhance global understanding and recognition of scientific and technological progress.

◆It will pursue innovation in integrated media content to improve the effectiveness of science communication. Keeping pace with media integration, members are expected to strengthen exchanges and discussions on the application of new technologies such as AI and big data, and explore new forms and approaches for science communication, jointly enhancing the professionalism, readability, and impact of science reporting.

◆It will establish platforms for exchanges and interactions to diversify avenues for cooperation. It will also organize regular thematic forums, joint reporting tours, professional workshops, and personnel exchanges to strengthen the IUSTC's collaborative communication capacity. Long-term cooperation mechanisms will be developed to leverage complementary strengths and achieve shared growth.

◆It will uphold responsibilities in journalism and communication to foster a sound public communication ecosystem. Members are expected to adhere to the principles of accuracy and truthfulness in reporting, respect the cultural diversity, national conditions and sovereignty of all countries, and advocate a communication philosophy of scientific rationality, openness and inclusiveness, jointly safeguarding a sound order and ecosystem for global science communication.

◆It will jointly advance the cultivation of integrated culture-tech industries and foster an innovation demonstration ecosystem. Leveraging IUSTC's communication network, it will rally its members and global sci-tech and cultural entities to explore developing high-quality digital culture and audio-visual innovation works. Starting from Malanshan, it will cultivate demonstration models for multilateral communication of diverse cultures, and build an open ecosystem featuring inclusiveness and mutual learning.

Let us stand together. May the light of science and technology illuminate the path of communication, and bridges of cooperation connect the future of the world.

International Union for Science and Technology Communication

November 9, 2026