Science, Technology and Innovation

Towards Equity: Closing the science, technology and innovation gap

 Wednesday 16 October
| 16.30 -18.30 (CEST)

Plenary Hall

Delve into initiatives and strategies for a more equitable landscape in science, technology and innovation (STI) across diverse contexts, empowering local actors and communities through inclusive innovation ecosystems. This session addresses key areas such as science-policy-society interface, integrating traditional and Indigenous Peoples knowledge with scientific advancements and addressing hidden biases within multistakeholder STI governance.

It is followed by a launch of foresight report.

Speakers

QU Dongyu

Director-General, FAO

Beth Crawford

Chief Scientist ad interim, FAO

Chris Earney

Head of UN Futures Lab, Global Knowledge Hub, UN

Deodat Maharaj

Managing Director, UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries

Michael Kremer

2019 Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences
Director, Development Innovation Lab, University of Chicago

Sara-Elvira Kuhmunen

President of the Sámi Youth Association

Vincent Martin

Moderator
Director, Office of Innovation, FAO