Basic sciences for sustainable development

 The ambitious Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development is the plan that the United Nations member states adopted to guarantee the planet's sustainable, inclusive, and balanced growth.

Basic sciences

The implementation of this program benefits greatly from the use of basic sciences. They offer the necessary tools to address pressing issues including ensuring everyone has access to food, electricity, healthcare, and communication technologies. They make it possible for us to comprehend the effects of the planet's roughly 8 billion people and take steps to limit, and sometimes even to eliminate, those effects: ozone layer depletion, climate change, resource depletion, and the extinction of living species.



Technology 

Technology is used in ways that are simple to identify. On the other hand, the contributions of fundamental, naturally occurring sciences are undervalued. Nevertheless, they serve as the foundation for significant technological developments that foster creativity and are crucial for the development of populations that can participate in making decisions that will affect their future. This is something that UNESCO is well aware of because it emphasizes in its 2017 revision of its Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers the significance of bringing together leaders in business, science, diplomacy, international organizations, and other fields.

These connections between basic sciences and Sustainable Development Goals are the main topic of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development, which we organize in 2022. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to persuade all interested parties that by having a fundamental grasp of nature, the actions performed would be more beneficial to everyone.

The United Nations General Assembly approved Agenda 2030 in 2015 as a comprehensive plan for the sustainable development of all global populations. It is broken down into 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), all of which we should work together to achieve. Science and technology input is necessary for all SDGs.

Identification of mechanisms for effective knowledge utilization and technology transfer is aided by basic sciences. The States that endorsed Agenda 2030 are aware of this because they simultaneously established the Technology Facilitation Mechanism. Specifically, the latter is responsible for planning the annual Forum on Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals.

Basic sciences also offer crucial instruments for ensuring intercultural understanding, political stability, and peace, which are crucial for achieving these SDGs.

These latter ones offer the knowledge and expertise required for applying innovations that nations need to go from general aims to successful actions. The development of operational models and useful networking strategies by the fundamental sciences community will help to guarantee the SDGs are implemented successfully.

Increasing diversity in science involvement

The advancement of basic sciences depends on the participation of everyone who wants to, regardless of origin, location, social standing, or gender.

Enhancing training in science and education

Early exposure to science fosters a curiosity for discovery and inspires people to seek careers in science, both of which are vital to the advancement of civilization. In addition, applying scientific approaches and curiosity to a wide range of aspects of one's personal, professional, and social life helps to develop responsible and independent citizens.

The funding of basic science

Countries have made commitments to finance R&D initiatives with up to 1% or even 3% of their GDP in many parts of the world. Indeed, several examples demonstrate how these costs enable the expansion of the economy and of global influence. But the majority fall short of their objectives.

Broaden open science

To achieve Sustainable Development Goals globally, open science is essential to the growth of scientific inquiry and innovation. The dissemination of findings from basic science research and all the supporting documentation is crucial.

"The scientific revolutions that propel technological innovations are most frequently produced after long and in-depth research on subjects that can be quite speculative, with many failures along the way."

International Center of Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE) founder Tran Thanh Van of Vietnam

Themes

The United Nations and UNESCO have designated several topics as being of the utmost importance while developing the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development. It promotes communication between scientists and all types of stakeholders, including associations, students, local government officials, political decision-makers, and members of grassroots communities.


Enhancing women's participation and visibility

Basic sciences as tools for promoting international cooperation and peace

A worldwide public good is a science.

Growth in the economy and innovation

Human growth and education

overcoming global obstacles

Thousands of young people in emerging nations are prepared to absorb the fundamental sciences and create the advancements required for a more harmonious growth.

UNESCO's International Program on Basic Sciences President Nicole Jeanne Moreau

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