Salzburg Global Seminar

Centering on Equity: Transforming the Health Science Knowledge System During the latest Salzburg Global Seminar, experts and leaders from around the world gathered to discuss how we can transform the Health Science Knowledge System (HSKS) to address the deep-rooted biases and inequalities embedded within it. As 21st-century crises continue to expose glaring inequities, the call for a fundamental shift in how we approach health science has never been louder. Together, our Fellows explored new ways of thinking and doing—paving the way for a more equitable, inclusive future in health research, education, and practice. Photos from the program can be found on Flickr: #HealthEquity #SalzburgGlobal #HealthScience #ParadigmShift #InclusiveHealthcare #HSKSTransformation

During the Policy Dialogue on Just Energy Transitions: Identifying Pathways to Prosperity Post Fossil Fuels we had a chance to talk to João Marcos Paes Leme, the Director of the Energy Department at Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and asked him about balancing social justice, decarbonization, and a science-based energy transition in Brazil. Find the full interview here: https://ow.ly/QMsu50TNvs2 This Program was created in partnership with Climate Strategies, Stanley Center for Peace and Security and WINDWARD FUND #SalzburgGlobal #JustEnergyTransitions #EnvironmentalChallenges#ClimateStrategies #SustainableFuture

📢 Join us for an exclusive conversation with Joerg Wuttke! With over 25 years of experience as the former Chief Representative of BASF in China and past President of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, Jörg will share his insights on China’s growing influence in the global market, the intersection of finance and geopolitics, and the future of global commerce. 📅 Friday, October 18, 2024 🕒 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. EST 📍 The Arts Club of Washington (Second Floor), 2017 I St NW, Washington, DC Don’t miss this chance to network with the #SalzburgGlobal community in an intimate setting and explore the forces reshaping our global economy. ⚠️Register now to secure your place: https://ow.ly/hRpx50TNoZL

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? We are now welcoming applications for our 2025 Internship Program! Our internships include: - Hong Kong Universities Internship - Communications Internship - Development Internship - Library Internship - Program Internship Learn more and apply today: https://ow.ly/7hay50TFERE #SalzburgGlobal #SGSIntern #InternshipOpportunity #2025Internship

Our latest program, Toward Inclusive Democracy: Nurturing Diverse Leadership in Public Policy, has just begun! 🌟 In 2024, more than half of the world’s population will participate in national elections – a historic moment for democratic engagement. With crucial Parliamentary and national elections approaching across Europe, the urgency to cultivate a new generation of leaders committed to inclusive governance has never been greater. This program is dedicated to empowering diverse leaders to shape public policy in Europe, fostering equity, and upholding democratic values. Together, we’re building a future where inclusive democracy thrives. #SalzburgGlobal #PPNV

"When we meet today, this is not a meet and greet at this workshop. We are in relationship with each other for the rest of our lives." ~ Emma Rawson-Te Patu A simple and profound expression of openness and interconnectedness that I heard today at the Salzburg Global Seminar and RWJF's workshop on transforming health research knowledge systems for equity. This resonates deeply with how we perceive time—whether linear or nonlinear—and how that perception influences our understanding of culture, relationships, and even problem-solving. In a linear view of time, which dominates much of Western thought, life is seen as a series of events—past, present, future—progressing in one direction. This conditioning leads us to approach problems as obstacles to solve quickly and move past, focusing on forward momentum and "fixing" what is broken. However, many Indigenous cultures embrace a nonlinear sense of time, where the past, present, and future coexist in a cyclical, interconnected way. Here, relationships, challenges, and solutions are seen as ongoing processes that evolve, shaped by layers of history, context, and collective memory. This approach encourages patience, reflection, and the understanding that solutions often emerge slowly, through relationships and repeated engagement. Emma’s words reminded me that we are always in relationship—whether with each other or with the problems we aim to solve. This nonlinear approach to time and relationships has profound implications for how we consider equity and sustainability in our work. How might we rethink our approach to time and problem-solving to better integrate these perspectives? (Thx to Déline Petrone for scribing this for us as well!) #IndigenousKnowledge #TimePerception #CulturalUnderstanding #SustainableSolutions #EquityInHealth #IndigenousExperience

During the Policy Dialogue on Just Energy Transitions: Identifying Pathways to Prosperity Post Fossil Fuels we had a chance to talk to Omalisa Baldeo, the Acting Director of Research and Planning in the Ministry of Labour in Trinidad and Tobago, and asked her about key factors in implementing just energy transitions 🌎🍃 Find the full interview here: https://ow.ly/YYWs50THCMN This Program was created in partnership with Climate Strategies, Stanley Center for Peace and Security and WINDWARD FUND #SalzburgGlobal #JustEnergyTransitions #EnvironmentalChallenges #ClimateStrategies #SustainableFuture

What happens when you bring together a group of incredible people, all dedicated to health evidence, community knowledge, and achieving equity in health and wellbeing, and set them in a stunning built and natural environment? You ask them to be good humans, lean into vulnerability, and imagine how we can truly transform health knowledge systems—and magic happens! Even the icebreaking turns into inspirational deep dive into shared values, collective benefits, and the very real discomfort that comes with imagining equitable systems. We’ve been exploring what it means to live with different outcomes in different communities—embracing that equitable knowledge systems don’t mean “one size fits all.” Talk about a soul-expanding start to these four days of discussion! I’m here at the Salzburg Global Seminar and RWJF's workshop on "Centering on Equity: Transforming the Health Science Knowledge System", contributing a project showcase on the information environment and health and participating in a panel on moving beyond traditional, medicalized knowledge frameworks. But this week is about so much more—it’s about the generative, groundbreaking conversations sparking new ideas and commitments for the future of more equitable systems of evidence and knowledge. Here’s a beautiful example of how our talented generative scribe, Déline Petrone, captured the essence of our shared commitments as we head into this week-long journey. What a way to start (and more reflections to come)! Mary Helen Pombo Taofeekat Adigun Jocalyn Clark Emma Rawson-Te Patu Rocio Saenz Matthew Trowbridge MD MPH Thirusha Naidu Melissa Lem Mareike Günther Atiya Anis Asmaa Ahmed Sayaka Honda

How Can Corporate Governance Address the Accelerating Challenges of the Climate and Nature Crises? 🌱 With new global standards for sustainability-related financial disclosures and heightened urgency around protecting biodiversity and ecosystems, corporate boards and directors are under increasing pressure to act. Our latest program explored the pivotal role corporate governance must play in tackling the climate and nature crises. Together, we’re asking the big questions: How can companies mitigate environmental impacts across their supply chains? How can corporate governance not only comply with regulations but become a force for safeguarding our planet? 🌍 Photos from the program can be found on Flickr: https://lnkd.in/e4sYt6tt These conversations are more urgent than ever, as the path forward requires collective leadership and accountability at all levels. Stay tuned for updates! 📸 Christian Streili #SalzburgGlobal #CorporateGovernance #ClimateAction #SustainabilityLeadership #BiodiversityMatters #SustainableFuture

Our latest program, Centering on Equity: Transforming the Health Science Knowledge System has just begun! 🎓✨ For too long, the Health Science Knowledge System (HSKS) has focused solely on the treatment of disease, perpetuating research, education, and practice norms that uphold systemic biases. In light of the growing inequities exposed by 21st-century crises, it's clear that a paradigmatic shift is urgently needed. This program brings together global thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers to reimagine the health science system by centering equity and creating new, inclusive frameworks that prioritize fairness and justice. We are committed to shaping a future where health science serves everyone, and the journey begins now. Stay tuned for insights and updates as we work toward a more equitable and just world of health and science! 🌍💡 #SalzburgGlobal #HealthEquity #TransformingHealth #HSKS #InclusiveScience #GlobalHealth #EquityInAction #FutureOfHealth