“If we come together as an ecosystem where the research, development, technology, innovation are shared among ourselves, we'll be able to face the challenges.”💪

Xavier Estico shares his thoughts on #Tech4SDGs and #SmallIslands .

More about #SIDS4 : un.org/smallislands

Honoured to speak at 8th UN Forum on Science, Tech & Innovation for the STDs. Delighted also to see Cornwall’s Barbara Hepworth sculpture ‘Single Form’, in memorial to Dag Hammarskjold, and a symbol of continuity and solidarity for our future UN DESA STI forum #Tech4SDGs #FCDOCSA

#DYK the share of agrifood R&D in total global R&D spending has dropped from 8⃣ to 5⃣ %?

Meanwhile, agri. research, bridging institutions, extension & advisory services, farmers organizations & business enterprises make up the #AgInnovation Systems discussed here⬇️

#Tech4SDGs

Check out these pictures from one of our Social Impact Seed Fund awardees, Abdou Karim Badjie. His project, Tech4SDGs, aims to increase digital literacy among women in marginalized communities and provide them with the skills they need to thrive in a tech-driven world.  #firstgen

Young people, incl. young scientists are the future managers of our agrifood systems.

Ismahane Elouafi informally discussed with young scientists, activists & academics today abt Food and Agriculture Organization's works on #AgInnovation ; and shared wisdoms in progressing scientific careers.

#Tech4SDGs

Addressing the UN STI Forum's Africa Day, Chief Scientist Ismahane Elouafi called for the needs to accelerate productivity and economic diversification in all fronts, and more so in agricultural sectors in #Africa .

#AgInnovation #Tech4SDGs

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Amb. Zhang Jun at the 8th STI Forum: New progress in Chinese modernization will provide new development opportunities for other countries. We stand ready to deepen STI cooperation with all sides to tackle common challenges and realize the SDGs. #Tech4SDGs

UNEP is joining the 9th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology, and Innovation for the #SDGs ! Let's leverage #Tech4SDGs to accelerate progress on climate action and sustainable development. More: sdgs.un.org/tfm/STIForum20…

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Join the Chief Scientist Ismahane Elouafi at the #WorldFoodForum 's side event at the UN STI Forum.

She will discuss the power of global youth in driving #AgInnovation .

📆 2 May 2023
⏰10:00-11:30 EDT / 16:00-17:30 CEST
📺bit.ly/3NwjE6a

#Tech4SDGs

Join us #today at the #STIForum for a crucial Food and Agriculture Organization side event on leveraging Science, Tech & Innovation for efficient, inclusive & sustainable agrifood systems to achieve #SDG2 & a hunger-free world!

🌱You can still register ➡️fao.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#AgInnovation #Tech4SDGs

At #STIForum2023 session of gender equality in science & tech, 🇱🇻Latvia emphasised safe tech & need to proactively engage and empower women. Riga TechGirls work in 🇱🇻 & project in 🇺🇿 “Female Founders Accross Borders” are good examples. #Tech4SDGs #SDG5

The #WorldFoodForum side event at the STI forum highlights the power of global youth in driving innovation and transformation in agrifood systems.

📆 2 May 2023
⏰ 10:00-11:30 EDT / 16:00-17:30 CEST
📍UN HQ / FAO HQ / Hybrid

#Tech4SDGs

We all know the roadblocks facing women, but how do we break through?
I believe in the idea of a virtuous circle where the example set by prominent female leaders inspires the next generation.
We need to support each other, be determined, and believe in the possible
#Tech4SDGs

I'm confident we can build a secure, inclusive and trustworthy digital ecosystem for the world, as long as we do it together.

The stakes couldn't be higher.
#AIforGood #Tech4SDGs

During an #STI Forum side-event, Food and Agriculture Organization's Vincent Martin highlighted how STI serve as a foundation for the FAO Strategic Framework 2022–31, as the role of STI is indispensable to accelerate progress for achieving agrifood system transformation and #SDG2 .

#Tech4SDGs

.'Women in #tourism tech represent 27% of #startups . By far, innovation is the way we can achieve gender equality & empowering them is synonym of economic growth, bringing opportunities to vulnerable communities where they lead & creating #socialimpact ventures' #Tech4SDGs

We need our best creators, scientists and innovators if we are to deliver the SDGs and tackle global problems.🙏to the speakers for their insights on how to break down the barriers and close the gender gap in science and tech ♀️ #Tech4SDGs

🦟 #Mosquito is THE deadliest animal for humans.
⚛️ #Nuclear #science can help control its populations, and the diseases they carry.
🔬See how Food and Agriculture Organization/@IAEAorg help countries with the Sterile Insect Technique (SIT): bit.ly/3L48wdS
#WorldMalariaDay #Tech4SDGs