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🌍 International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development🌍 UNESCO has been tasked with leading the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024-2033), a global initiative to strengthen the role of science in achieving a sustainable and equitable future. Science is a critical tool for solving global challenges, and this Decade highlights its importance as a common good for humanity. At SDSN Northern Europe, we want to spread the word about this important initiative and invite you — researchers, institutions, organizations, and individuals — to get involved. The Decade focuses on building trust in science, increasing global scientific literacy, and ensuring that scientific knowledge is accessible, collaborative, and impactful. By contributing to the Decade’s goals, you can help: ✅ Advance research that addresses the SDGs. ✅ Improve access to scientific knowledge through open science. ✅ Strengthen innovation systems to better respond to societal needs. UNESCO is calling for proposals for initiatives that align with the goals of the Decade. This is an opportunity to collaborate, share knowledge, and make science a driver for a sustainable future. 👉 Learn more and submit your proposal here by 31 December: https://lnkd.in/dGeAj3_6 #SustainableDevelopment #ScienceDecade #UNESCO #SDGs #SDSN #OpenScience

The Belmont Forum strengthens its commitment to global cooperation in science for sustainable development. Our Executive Director, Nicole Arbour, participated in UNESCO’s Ministerial Round-Table and the launch of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD) at the Latin American and Caribbean Open Science Forum (CILAC). The event provided an important platform for high-level discussions on shaping science policy for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals #OpenScience #Sustainability #CILAC #UNESCO

Every November 10th, World Science Day for Peace and Development highlights the role of science in peace and sustainable development. This day, established by UNESCO in 1999, promotes public understanding of science’s societal benefits. It aims to enhance access to science and its contributions to health and the environment. The observance bridges science and society by making knowledge more accessible, building trust, and fostering sustainability. It has highlighted science's crucial role in tackling global issues and advancing a sustainable future. https://lnkd.in/gK9zRtXt https://lnkd.in/ghBNmm4Q https://lnkd.in/gMFNz7R7

2024 will mark the fourth year of implementation of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030). Under the leadership of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, the Ocean Decade has already galvanized thousands of partners around the world to start delivering the science we need for the ocean we want. Barcelona, Spain, is gearing up to become the world’s capital of the ocean for a week as it hosts the 2024 Ocean Decade Conference from April 10 to 12 at the Barcelona International Convention Center (CCIB), the highlight of an entire Ocean Decade Week running between April 8 and 12. Within this framework, a groundbreaking gathering of international thought leaders, policymakers, scientists and advocates will come together to celebrate and evaluate the progress made four years into the implementation of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021-2030), or ‘Ocean Decade’, and set joint priorities for the future of the global movement. #events #un #blueeconomy #bluetransformation

🌏 Exciting Global Discussion on the Future of Scientific Literacy! 🌎 Today, I had the privilege of representing EUSEA - European Science Engagement Association and COLOURS European University Alliance at a highly insightful Expert Roundtable held at UNESCO in Paris on "Empowering the Global Community Through Scientific Literacy". Co-organized by UNESCO and the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), the hybrid event was an important step towards advancing scientific literacy as a key driver for achieving the goals of the "United Nations International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development". The Roundtable presented the strategic approach of UNESCO for the Decade (great to see a strong focus on "Open Science" and the importance of "Knowledge Ecosystems"), plus an input from the China Research Institute for Science Popularization (CRISP) with perspectives on how to implement this strategy in China. The discussion covered a reflection of impactful strategies in #sciencecommunication, #education, and #sciencepolicy on a global scale. It provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas with international experts and networks on how science literacy can drive sustainable development worldwide. Great to meet the leadership of international #publicengagement networks such as #pcst #ecsite and #redpop plus highly appreciated global colleagues shaping the field, such as Anne Dijkstra, Ganigar Chen, Andrea Brunello. I’m looking forward to continuing this important work together with all partners and networks! 🌐💡Thank you for your recommendation to join this precious meeting, ZHIMIN ZHANG! #ScienceLiteracy #SustainableDevelopment #UNESCO #CAST #UnitedNations #GlobalCommunity #OpenScience #ScienceForAll #RoundtableDiscussion Find out more about the decade here: https://lnkd.in/eZ_rvZM9

[Members only 🔐 ]12 European research organisations unveiled EraSud at the European Parliament in Brussels. 🇪🇺 Their call: policymakers must champion long-term, equitable research partnerships with LMICs to tackle global challenges sustainably. https://bit.ly/3AVrrGS Valérie VERDIER, IRD Institut de recherche pour le développement, Institut Pasteur, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS), German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA), Politecnico di Milano, CSIC, SEI — Stockholm Environment Institute

🌍 Celebrating the International Week of Science and Peace! 🧬✨ Honouring the International Week of Science and Peace, a time dedicated to the transformative power of science in promoting harmony, progress, and global unity. Science has always been a bridge that transcends borders, cultures, and ideologies. It provides tools to solve humanity’s pressing challenges—from climate change to global health crises—and lays the foundation for dialogue and collaboration. Peace, in turn, creates the space for innovation to thrive, for research to flourish, and for knowledge to be shared without barriers. As we mark this important week, let us remember that the pursuit of scientific advancement must be anchored in our shared aspiration for a peaceful world. Together, we can harness the immense potential of science to build resilient communities, foster understanding, and create sustainable solutions that benefit all. Here's to making progress hand-in-hand and shaping a future driven by peace and innovation! #InternationalScienceAndPeaceWeek #ScienceForPeace #CollaborationForChange

🔴 BREAKING: today UNESCO officially launches the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (2024-2033), a global and coordinated initiative designed to harness the power of all of the sciences to advance sustainable change to our societies, economies and environment. Read our press release: https://unes.co/o9spxm #Sciences

International Decade of Science for Sustainable Development (2024-2033). A global and coordinated initiative designed to harness the power of all of the sciences – Basic, Applied, Social and Human – to advance sustainable change to our Societies, Economies and Environment.

Let's harness this decade to reimagine and rejuvenate #scientific #dialogues. Let's also enhance the contributions of the #Social and #Human #Sciences, not only to uncover the causes and complex multilateral nature of social phenomena but also to develop solutions and actions that address the frontier challenges of humanity.