IFCNhezs

IFCNhezs is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research and policy dialogue on complex systems, technology governance, and social resilience. It coordinates a network of research institutes, think tanks, and civil society organizations across continents, and maintains an agenda that balances scientific rigor with practical policy insights.

Founded in 2012 by researchers and policy practitioners from Europe and North America, IFCNhezs sought to address fragmentation across fields such as network science, data ethics, climate policy, and urban planning. It established a formal charter in 2014 outlining its aims and governance framework, and began publishing annual reports and briefs.

Its governance is based on a rotating Governing Council, a Secretariat responsible for day-to-day operations, and thematic committees on data governance, artificial intelligence ethics, climate resilience, and urban systems. The organization operates a membership model with both individual and institutional members and emphasizes open science and transparent decision-making.

IFCNhezs conducts collaborative research projects, hosts international conferences, and maintains an open-access repository of datasets, models, and software tools. It publishes policy briefs, a quarterly journal, and educational resources for policymakers, researchers, and the public.

Within academic and policy circles, IFCNhezs is regarded as a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue and evidence-informed recommendations. Critics have raised concerns about funding sources and potential conflicts of interest, though the organization states that its governance and audit processes aim to safeguard independence. It collaborates with universities, international organizations, and non-governmental groups to implement pilot projects and capacity-building initiatives.