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Report of the 2024–2026 United Nations Group of Ten High-level Representatives of Scientific Community, Private Sector and Civil Society

Publication Type:
report
Date Issued:
2026
Authors:
Magnus Andersson , Joyeeta Gupta , Carlos Henrique Brito Cruz OBE , Vladimir Crnojevi , Xavier Estico , Keywan Riahi , Motoko Kotan , Aree Moon , Catherine Ngila , Karen Scrivener
Publisher:
United Nations
Language:
eng

Keywords:

Sustainable Development Goals science technology and innovation science-policy interface sustainable development international cooperation built environment responsible innovation.
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This report presents the findings and recommendations of the 2024–2026 United Nations Group of Ten High-level Representatives of Scientific Community, Private Sector and Civil Society. It examines how science, technology and innovation can accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and inform the sustainable development agenda beyond 2030. The report addresses systemic transformations in energy, water, food and the built environment; the opportunities and risks of emerging technologies; and the importance of equitable access to knowledge, research funding and international collaboration. It highlights scientific autonomy, inclusion, gender equality and youth participation as essential conditions for effective action. Recommendations focus on strengthening science-policy interfaces, institutional capacity, partnerships and responsible innovation within safe and just planetary boundaries.