Science in Action for a Resilient Future: Regional Dialogue for Equitable and Practical Sustainable Development
Samuel Partey, Head of the UNESCO Venice Science unit, highlighted the results during 2024-2026, the first two years of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD) 2024-2033.
The International Science Decade has already made significant progress, becoming the fastest operationalisation of any UN Decade of comparable scope. To date, it has received 396 initiatives from 79 countries across all UNESCO regions, mobilised USD 50 million in confirmed funding (with USD 200 million projected), and supported activities addressing all 17 SDGs.
Yet, challenges remain. While global participation has expanded, regional disparities persist, and stronger coordination is needed to translate scientific innovation into effective governance. These challenges have prompted UNESCO to call for reforms in research assessment, scientific infrastructure accessibility, and the institutionalisation of science. Priorities embrace science-policy interface reform, safeguarding scientific freedom, and ensuring ethical governance of emerging technologies.
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