How Global Science Is Governed Without Central Authority

Scientific authority is exercised through advisory bodies, standards processes, and consensus — not binding command.

Authority without control: Global science governance works through alignment, not command. Influence depends on credibility, participation, and repetition over time.
Source: Sources: World Health Organization; Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change; International Telecommunication Union governance documents; The Science Diplomat analysis.Get the dataCreated with Datawrapper