Make Science Not War

Bringing the Science Declaration to Zurich

We are a group of scientists, innovators, dreamers and concerned citizens from every corner of the world. We believe that human progress depends on science and technology. Not division. But collaboration and discovery.

Science is the key to solving humanity’s greatest challenges: curing diseases, feeding a growing population, protecting our planet and unlocking the mysteries of the universe.

Why Zurich?

Zurich is a hub for science, technology and international cooperation. By hosting this declaration, we can spark conversations, attract young talent to science, and push for more resources to fuel research and development.

In short, together we can turn optimism into action and ensure that the technologies needed for a sustainable, peaceful future are developed in time.

Our Mission

We want to bring the «Make Science Not War» Science Declaration that started in Darmstadt to Zurich, a city at the heart of innovation and global dialogue. This declaration, born at the Curious2018 – Future Insight™ Conference, has already inspired thousands worldwide. Cities likes San Francisco, Berlin, Paris, Boston, Tel Aviv and others have joined.

Now, we aim to gather 1 million signatures to amplify its message and present it to governments, decision-makers, and the public—starting right here in Zurich.

Your Support Will Help to

• Organize a high-impact event in Zurich to showcase the declaration.
• Collect signatures and spread the message across Switzerland and beyond.
• Engage with local universities, research institutions and policymakers to drive change.

Together, we can shape public opinion, inspire the next generation and create a world where science leads the way. Join us now!

Individuals that already signed the Science Declaration:

• Ada Yonath, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2009
• Alon Chen, President Weizmann Institute of Science
• Andrew Fire, Stanford University, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 2006
• Avram Hershko, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2004
• Belén Garijo, Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany 2021
• Benjamin List, Max-Planck-Institute, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021
• Bernard L. Feringa, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2016
• Brian Kobilka, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2012
• Bruce Beutler, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 2011
• Charles M. Rice, Rockefeller University, Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2020
• Clemens Hoch, Minister for Science and Health, Rheinland-Pfalz
• Craig Venter, Founder, Chairman and CEO J. Craig Venter Institute
• Daniel Zajfman, President Weizmann Institute of Sciences
• Emmanuelle Charpentier, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2020
• Erik Brynjolfsson, Director MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy, Best Selling Author – Race Against the Machine
• Ferenc Krausz, Max-Planck Institute of Quantum Optics
• Frances H. Arnold, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2018
• Fraser Stoddart, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2016
• George M. Church, Professor at Harvard & MIT, 2021
• Hanno Benz, Oberbürgermeister Darmstadt
• Harald zur Hausen, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 2008
• Hartmut Michel, Max-Planck-Institute, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1988
• Harvey J Alter, Distinguished NIH Scholar, Emeritus, Nobel Laureate in Medicine 2020
• James Rothman, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 2013
• Jean-Marie Lehn, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 1987
• Jean-Pierre Sauvage, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2016
• Joachim Frank, Nobel Prize in Chemistry, 2017
• Jochen Partsch, ehem. Oberbürgermeister Darmstadt
• Karl-Ludwig Kley, Chairman Supervisory Board E.ON, Lufthansa and Deputy Chairman Supervisory Board BMW
• Katalin Kariko, Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine 2023
• Louis J. Ignarro, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1998
• Matthew Might, former White House Strategist Precision Medicine Initiative
• Moungi Bawendi, Nobel Laureate Chemistry 2023
• Nino Haase, Mayor Mainz
• Otmar D. Wiestler, President Helmholtz Society
• Patrick Cramer, President Max-Planck-Society
• Peter Doherty, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1996
• Peter Ratcliffe, Oxford University, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2019
• Phil Baran, Professor at Scripps Research Institute
• Richard J. Roberts, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, 1993
• Richard Webb, Chief Magazine Editor Nature
• Rudolf Scharping, former German Federal Minister of Defence
• Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Co-President of the Club of Rome
• Simon Thelen, Vice Chairman of the Merck Family Board and Board of Partners E. Merck KG
• Sir Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal
• Sir Peter Ratcliffe, Oxford University, Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2019
• Stefan Oschmann, former Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
• Steven Chu, Stanford University, Nobel Prize for Physics 1997
• Tanja Brühl, President TU Darmstadt
• Thomas Reiter, Astronaut
• Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman Munich Security Conference Foundation
• William E. Moerner, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014