International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China and the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, co-organized the “International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum” on April 25, Beijing, China. This forum is one of the parallel forums of the 2024 ZGC Forum, which is a state-level platform for global sci-tech innovation exchanges and cooperation.
The primary objective of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development Forum is to foster a culture of science by expanding the outreach of the Science Decade, engaging with the scientific community, government entities, the private sector, and civil societies on the vision and mission of the Decade, and mobilizing various stakeholders for its effective implementation.
Presentations and Exchanges
- 13 esteemed scientists, experts, and senior government officials from nine countries presented and exchanged their perspectives, expectations, advice, and approaches regarding the Science Decade’s implementation.
High-Level Dialogue
The forum featured a high-level dialogue on engaging society in fostering a culture of science.
Participants
- Around 150 participants from more than 20 countries joined the forum.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 4: Quality Education
- Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles.
- Indicator: The forum aims to engage with the scientific community, government entities, the private sector, and civil societies to expand the outreach of the Science Decade and promote a culture of science, which aligns with the objective of education for sustainable development.
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SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending.
- Indicator: The forum is part of the 2024 ZGC Forum, a state-level platform for global sci-tech innovation exchanges and cooperation. It aims to foster a culture of science and engage with various stakeholders to implement the Science Decade, which aligns with the objective of enhancing scientific research and technological capabilities.
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SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
- Target 17.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries.
- Indicator: The forum aims to mobilize various stakeholders, including the scientific community, government entities, the private sector, and civil societies, for the effective implementation of the Science Decade. This aligns with the objective of enhancing global partnerships and multi-stakeholder collaborations for sustainable development.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles. | The forum aims to engage with the scientific community, government entities, the private sector, and civil societies to expand the outreach of the Science Decade and promote a culture of science. |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | Target 9.5: Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending. | The forum is part of the 2024 ZGC Forum, a state-level platform for global sci-tech innovation exchanges and cooperation. It aims to foster a culture of science and engage with various stakeholders to implement the Science Decade. |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Target 17.16: Enhance the global partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology, and financial resources, to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals in all countries, in particular developing countries. | The forum aims to mobilize various stakeholders, including the scientific community, government entities, the private sector, and civil societies, for the effective implementation of the Science Decade. |
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