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Coming on 11 June 2021: the UNESCO Science Report: the Race Against Time for Smarter Development
The UNESCO Science Report arrives at a crucial juncture as we approach the halfway mark for delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 According to the report there has been an international alignment of development priorities over the past five years with countries of all income levels prioritizing their transition towards digital and green economies in parallel The launch ceremony on 11 June will feature a video and expert discussion of the reports key findings Following an introductory message by the UNESCO DirectorGeneral Audrey Azoulay and interventions by the Assistant DirectorGeneral for Natural Sciences Shamila NairBedouelle and the Editor in Chief of the report Susan Schneegans six of the reports authors will provide an overview of trends in their region These regional overviews will be followed by a questionandanswer session The launch event will take place online from 1600 to 1800 CET You can watch live on this page or register to participate on Zoom Zoom participants will have an opportunity to ask questions Download the provisional programme for the launch event in English or French Register to join the Zoom event Watch live on YouTube English Français Facebook English Français Chapter preview To be smart the digital revolution will need to be inclusive excerpt from the UNESCO Science report