Strengthen the capacities of the United Nations to leverage science, technology and innovation in the work of the Organization, including planning, futures thinking and foresight, and to monitor and measure ongoing global progress to bridge the science and technology gap within and between developed and developing countries.
UN entity leads: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, International Labour Organization
Milestone 1 | Deadline 11 April 2025
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) launches its Technology and Innovation Report 2025, and the 28th session of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development takes place.
Milestone 2 | Deadline 8 May 2025
The 10th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals is held at the United Nations Headquarters, alongside STI Week, to advance global cooperation on science, technology and innovation.
Milestone 3 | Deadline 28 April 2025
The International Labour Organization launches its “Good Work in the Age of AI” report through the Observatory on Artificial Intelligence and Work in the Digital Economy.
Milestone 4 | Deadline 31 December 2025
The 2024–2025 report of the 10-Member-Group of High-level Representatives is prepared, including an assessment of the changing landscape of science, technology and innovation and its implications for the Sustainable Development Goals. The report will inform future actions by highlighting gaps and providing recommendations to strengthen United Nations capacity in this area.