This presentation examines how the Russian-Ukrainian military conflict has reshaped scientific cooperation between Russia and Western countries, focusing on the critical implications for climate change research within a science diplomacy framework. By analysing the effects of sanctions on both institutional and individual collaborations, this study illustrates how geopolitical conflicts disrupt the transnational flow of knowledge essential for addressing global issues like climate change. Applying Jasanoff’s (2009) co-production framework, the paper reconceptualizes the interplay between science and diplomacy as interdependent in times of conflict. Drawing on interviews with academics, it explores how military actions reshape scientific practices across regions and critically assesses the effectiveness and ethics of scientific sanctions. Ultimately, the paper advocates for re-evaluating science diplomacy amid contemporary geopolitical tensions and suggests that, despite challenges, climate diplomacy could offer a pivotal avenue for future scientific collaboration and fostering global resilience.
