Humanity's greatest challenges – and some of its most promising opportunities – are regional and global. Increasingly, the world requires effective partnerships between scientists, policymakers and diplomats.

TWAS is deeply committed to taking action to preserve the environment, combat climate change and mitigate its impact.

Through their portfolio of research grants, TWAS and OWSD provide funding to support scientists and develop essential infrastructure for research in least developed countries and other science- and technology-lagging countries.