UNESCO science report: towards 2030

For the first time at this level, the role of science, technology and innovation has been explicitly recognized as a vital driver of sustainability. Sustainability depends on the capacity of states to put science at the heart of their national strategies for development, strengthening their capacities and investment to tackle challenges, some of which are still unknown. This commitment resonates at the heart of UNESCO’s mandate and I see this as a call for action, as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Organization.