The World Academy of Sciences

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The World Academy of Sciences

Abbreviation	TWAS
Formation	1983; 41 years ago (1983)
Type	International nongovernmental organization (INGO)
Location	Trieste, Italy
Region served	Worldwide
Website	twas.org

The World Academy of Sciences for the advancement of science in developing countries (TWAS) is a merit-based science academy established for developing countries, uniting more than 1,400 scientists in some 100 countries. Its principal aim is to promote scientific capacity and excellence for sustainable development in developing countries. It was formerly known as the Third World Academy of Sciences. Its headquarters is located on the premises of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, Italy.