Commission on Science & Technology for Development

The Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda.

It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies.

Logistics

The session will be held with physical participation at the Palais des Nations through a simultaneous interpretation platform in the six official languages of the United Nations on 27-31 March 2023. Remote participation may be possible with limited intervention opportunities.

A link to the session will be sent to all registered participants, at the email address used for registration, one day in advance of the start of the session.