Towards Better Scientific Evidence and Support for Policy-Making on Sustainable Development: The Role of Science, Technology and Innovation

  • Date: 15 July 2015, 1:15pm - 2:45pm
  • Location: Radisson Sholla 1

Organised by

European Commission

Summary

Science, Technology and Innovation are important elements of the post-2015 agenda. They will support both the implementation and the monitoring of the Sustainable Development Goals.

The purpose of the side-event is to illustrate the role of science, notably scientific evidence in support to policy-making, technology and innovation in sustainable development and to discuss best practices at international level.

It will take the form of a panel discussion between speakers from governments, international organisations and scientific academies, also engaging the audience. Best practices and examples of scientific cooperation, partnerships and projects that relate to the implementation of the post-2015 agenda will be presented and discussed.

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