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INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE & ETHICS

The Institute of Science and Ethics, based in
Nice, is a private institute that develops ethical
guidelines and provides advice on ethical
approaches in marine science. The objective is
to anticipate the risks, whether environmental
or related to human health and free will, of any
innovative project for a sustainable, stable and
resilient Earth system.

The founder, Dr. Michèle Barbier, is an
independent ethics adviser, an expert in ethics
at the European Commission and a scientific
officer at the Mediterranean Science
Commission, CIESM.

Through the reflection and implementation of
methodologies, the Institute provides solutions
to minimize the risks associated with any
innovative project. In addition, the Institute
promotes dialogue with policy makers
and stakeholders, the management of
major consortia, coordination and scientific
communication, the implementation of university
training and professionalization.

www.sciencethics.org