WHY WE MARCH

MISSION & VALUES

The March for Science champions properly funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity. We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds the common good. We call on political leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based policies in the public interest.

The March for Science is a celebration of science. It’s not about scientists or politicians; it is about the very real role that science plays in each of our lives and the need to respect and encourage research that gives us insight into the world. In the face of an alarming trend toward discrediting scientific expertise and consensus while restricting scientific discovery, we ask: can we afford not to speak out in its defence?

People who value science have remained silent for far too long. Now is the time to speak out in the face of policies that ignore scientific evidence and endanger both human life and the future of our world. Threats to science must not be accepted; attempts to further restrict scientists’ ability to research and to communicate their findings must not be tolerated. We must stand together to support science. Silence is a luxury that we can no longer afford.

Anti-science agendas and policies harm everyone, without exception. Science should neither be guided by special interests nor be rejected based on personal convictions. Science is humanity’s best tool for seeking answers and solutions.

The best way to ensure scientific progress is to encourage the public to appreciate the importance of science and to engage in the discussion on science and policy. This can only be achieved through communication, education, and ties of mutual respect between scientists and their communities. There has been a divide between the scientific community and the public for too long. We must take science out of the labs and journals and share it with the world.