The World Organization for Science Literacy was launched on Sunday at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Conference on Science Literacy in Beijing.

The organization is an international scientific and technological organization initiated with the support of the China Association for Science and Technology. It was registered in Beijing in June 2026, building on the resources, achievements and international partner network developed through years of hosting the World Conference on Science Literacy.

The organization currently has 32 founding member organizations from 21 countries across Asia, Europe, South America, Africa and Oceania.

According to the organization, it will work with its members to promote exchanges and cooperation, deepen collaborative innovation, and foster positive interaction between science and technology and society.

It also aims to jointly improve public science literacy and contribute to the positive development of an intelligent society.