Call for Inputs: Emerging Science, Frontier Technologies, and the SDGs

The UN Interagency Task Team on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the SDGs (IATT) is calling upon scientists, engineers, economists, policy analysts, and UN staff experts to contribute to the annual background report on ��Emerging science, frontier technologies, and the SDGs �C Perspectives from UN system and science and technology communities�� in support of the Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum), to be held at UN Headquarters in New York in May 2022.

They are looking for substantive contributions in either one of the following areas on issues that you would like to bring to the attention of policymakers: (a) Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic for the science-policy-society interface. (b) Rapidly emerging frontier technologies and emerging science issues (for the Sustainable Development Goals).

The contributions would ideally be grounded in peer-reviewed literature. They would be quantitative comprising tables, figures, or infographics, as appropriate. Submissions will be peer-reviewed, and upon review and acceptance, individual contributions will be included in the IATT report and/or posted on the UN website as standalone briefs.

The deadline for submissions is 21 February 2022. For more information click .

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Advancing Sustainable Solutions: The Habitable Air Project at the UN HLPF

Prioritising local knowledge and community engagement in its innovative solutions, the Habitable Air Project, led by Dr Kerry Ryan Chance at UNAI SDG hub the University of Bergen (UiB) in Norway, has emerged as a leading voice in addressing the interconnected challenges of air pollution and climate change. Their recent participation at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) showcased their groundbreaking work and its crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Texila American University Boosts Community Health with Blood Drives

Texila American University (TAU) has emerged as a leading force in promoting community welfare in Guyana through its proactive blood donation drives. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, TAU has been dedicated to addressing the pressing need for blood in the region, often heightened by medical emergencies and ongoing health conditions. One of the university��s most recent and impactful drives took place on June 21, 2024, in collaboration with the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS).

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