Science to be proud of – A Global Policy Roadmap for Sustainable Science

The current research model, built for expansion and competition, too often rewards throughput over thoughtfulness. Laboratories discard functional equipment for minor upgrades, researchers fly halfway across the globe to deliver short talks, and procurement systems prioritize short-term costs over lasting value. These practices waste resources, but more critically, they erode the integrity and reproducibility of science itself. A sustainable research enterprise is not a limitation; it is the only way to preserve scientific credibility in a resource-constrained world.