Science, technology and innovation policy

Science, technology and innovation (STI) are essential to foster economic, social and environmental development, the three pillars of sustainable development. To support these three pillars, UNESCO assists and mobilises its Member States and partners to create enabling environments that make STI more accessible, transparent, inclusive, and connected to societal needs.

• STI Policy and Governance
  • Global Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Instruments (GO-SPIN)
  • Call to Action to Close the Gender Gap in Science
  • L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science programme
  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science
  • Science museums and centres
  • UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science
  • World Science Day for Peace and Development
  • UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science
  • UNESCO Recommendation on Science and Scientific Researchers
  • Policy guides
  • Science diplomacy
  • STI policy partnerships
  • UNESCO Chairs, Networks and Centres
  • Forums and multi-stakeholder meetings

  UNESCO offers technical assistance and advice, publishes policy guidance and toolkits, promotes capacity-building and fosters international collaboration for the development and governance of STI, to strengthen national and regional STI systems.

  Research and development can foster sustainable development by building greener, more inclusive societies. UNESCO adopts a human rights-based approach to STI, with a focus on gender equality and priority Africa.

  UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science

  Paving the way to science that is more accessible, transparent, inclusive and equitable

  Global Observatory of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Instruments

  (GO-SPIN): Mapping national STI landscapes and policies and comparing best practices worldwide

  L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Programme

  A pioneering programme for the promotion of women in science

  Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals

  Joint UN Inter-agency Task Team initiatives

  Strengthening science, technology and innovation systems in Africa

  a UNESCO – SIDA project

  Resources for science technology and innovation policy makers and practitioners

  News

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