World Academy of Art and Science
The World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS), founded in 1960, is an international non-governmental scientific organization and global network of more than 800 scientists, artists, and scholars in more than 90 countries.
| Abbreviation | WAAS |
|---|---|
| Formation | December 24, 1960; 63 years ago |
| Type | Non-profit & NGO |
| Purpose | Transnational, transdisciplinary approach to apply knowledge for global issues |
| Location | |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Fields | Natural and social sciences, humanities, technology, business, governance, law and diplomacy |
Membership | 750+ members |
President | Garry Jacobs |
| Website | worldacademy |
It serves as a forum for scientists, artists, thinkers, political and social leaders to address global challenges from a transnational, transdisciplinary perspective independent of political boundaries and prevailing orthodoxies. Fellows are elected for their accomplishments in the sciences, arts and the humanities.
It has been granted special consultative status by the UN Economic and Social Council and consultative status by UNESCO. Originally established in Geneva, Switzerland in 1960, the academy was founded with the aim of creating an informal world association of the highest scientific and ethical norms and standards. In 2011 WAAS was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) public benefit charitable organization in the State of California. The Academy maintains offices in Napa, Bucharest, and Pondicherry, and has a special division for southeastern Europe.