Ethical innovation for humanity
Advancing ethical innovation to ensure technology serves humanity with wisdom, justice and responsibility.
Our Mission
The International Society for Ethics in Science and Technology (ISEST) is committed to advancing ethical governance of global technological development. According to the 2024 Global Tech Ethics Survey, 76% of technology-related incidents stem from inadequate early-stage ethical assessment – a finding that underscores the urgency of our work. We firmly believe technological innovation must be balanced with moral wisdom to achieve sustainable progress.
Core Principles
- Responsibility First
Advocating the “Preventive Ethics” approach. As ISEST Chief Advisor Dr. Chen emphasizes: “Ethical review should be the first step in technology R&D.” - Inclusive Governance
Established the “Global Tech Ethics Dialogue Network” spanning 35 countries and incorporating over 500 institutions. - Global Equity
The “Global South Tech Empowerment Program” has provided support to 18 developing nations. - Dignity of Life
Our proposed “Ethical Guidelines for Human Genome Research” have been adopted by 63 countries.
Key Achievements (as of 2025)
✓ Prevented 9 major cases of technology misuse
✓ Certified 8,000+ ethics review specialists
✓ Published 8 international ethics standards
✓ Provided expert evaluation for 150+ policies
Vision Statement
“In this era of technological transformation, we are building an ecosystem of responsible innovation. We strive to ensure every technological breakthrough embodies humanistic values, and that digital civilization truly benefits all humanity.”
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