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Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology

A UNESCO standard-setting recommendation, mandated by the 42nd General Conference in November 2023, that gives Member States shared values, principles and concrete policy actions for the ethical development and use of neurotechnology.

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Adopted by the UNESCO General Conference at its 43rd session in Samarkand, UzbekistanNov 11, 202510 months ago

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UNESCO General Conference
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UNESCO General Conference 43rd session
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Official page Source: UNESCO Legal Affairs; UNESCO Ethics of Neurotechnology page

Timeline

  1. Nov 11, 2025 10 months ago

    Adopted by the UNESCO General Conference at its 43rd session in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

  2. May 12, 2025 1 year ago

    Intergovernmental meeting of experts reviews the final text (12 to 16 May 2025)