The four major scientific societies are deeply dismayed by the violent war that, instead of seeking peaceful reconciliation and cooperation, is destroying human lives, ignoring self-determination and destroying cooperation. Our concern and solidarity go out to the Ukrainian people and all other victims of this war, and we demand an immediate end to it.

As scientific societies, we cooperate with partner organizations all over the world and promote the international community of scientists and students. We stand for cross-national dialogue and the joint development of knowledge-based solutions. The free exchange of knowledge across borders is inextricably linked to respect for human rights, freedom of expression and international law.

This war shows us unequivocally how important it is to stand up for our democratic values. Even if politics is now called upon, we as scientists also have an important responsibility and task: We will do everything in our power to maintain the bridges for a free exchange of scientific knowledge and opinions across national borders and cultures. We will not allow our belief in the unifying effect of science to be shaken!

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German Association of Geosciences (DVGeo)
German Physical Society (DPG)
German Chemical Society (GDCh)
Association of Biology, Biosciences and Biomedicine in Germany (VBIO)