Annual Retreat of the Scientific Advisory Board
- 12 September 2024
- Title
- Annual Retreat of the Scientific Advisory Board
- Event Date
- 12 Sep 2024
- Time
- All day
The Scientific Advisory Board convened its first in-person retreat in the Dag Hammarskjöld Library at UN Headquarters in New York. In dialogue with the Secretary-General, the Board debated urgent topics like impacts of climate science, biotechnology, and digital technology. The Deputy Secretary-General also met with the Board to discuss how science can help accelerate the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
UN Photo/Mark Garten
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