UN Scientific Advisory Board
@ScienceBoard_UN
The Scientific Advisory Board of the United Nations Secretary-General provides expert guidance to @UN leaders on advancements in science and technology.
🔬 Weekly Science Long Read 🧪 @GESDAglobal released “Anticipatory Science Diplomacy: A Framework for Global Action” — a model of global collaboration and science diplomacy. 📘Read more: gesda.global/a-new-report-b… @OQI_at_CERN @CERN @GESDAglobal
ISC is proud to bring science to the UN's top forum for reviewing #SDG progress - #HLPF. Our President-elect @RHDijkgraaf & Marcia Barbosa of @ufrgsnoticias called for investment in science that’s co-created with communities + connected to policy. More: council.science/events/hlpf-20…
🔬At #HLPF2025, the UN Scientific Advisory Board continued to advance science-based solutions for sustainable development. 🌍 @YensiFB (@GlobalYAcademy) & @RHDijkgraaf (@ISC) spoke at the High-Level Panel Discussion. #UNSAB #SDGs @ISC @SEIresearch @UNSDSN @UNDESA @UNEP
🌍 The @ISC , a network institution of the @ScienceBoard_UN will host an event today for #ScienceDay as part of #HLPF2025. Learn more about the event here: council.science/events/science…
🥼 Weekly Science Long Read 🧪 @ScienceBoard_UN member @tmarwala explores the power of open-source digital infrastructure in his latest Forbes Africa piece. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/44yRGit
🌊 What is deep-sea mining and what are its implications? @ashadevos , marine biologist & @ScienceBoard_UN member, explains the science and potential impacts of this emerging technology. Read the brief: bit.ly/3H1oxD8 #DeepSeaMining #UNSAB
🧬مذكراتنا الإعلامية حول التكنولوجيا العصبية والبيولوجيا التركيبية متوفرة الآن باللغة الفرنسية 🔬 يمكنكم الاطلاع عليها هنا: un.org/scientific-adv…
Can AI help bridge education gaps? Find out in GYA Connections article "Closing educational gaps with artificial intelligence: A pathway to inclusivity and innovation" - a thoughtful look at tech’s role in equitable learning. 👇👇👇 globalyoungacademy.net/wp-content/upl…
GYA Connections 13 presents "From Research to Reality: Academia’s contributions to achieving SDG 6", an article on examining how science supports sustainable development goals. 👉 Check it all out here: globalyoungacademy.net/wp-content/upl…
🔬Наши информационные материалы по нейротехнологиям и синтетической биологии теперь доступны на русском языке 🧬: un.org/scientific-adv…
🧬 A Geneva Science Policy Dialogue brought together experts to examine the health and security implications of synthetic biology. @JeremyFarrar , @YensiFB , @UNIDIR , @ODA_Geneva & Member-States joined the discussion. 🔗 Read the SAB’s Brief: bit.ly/4fYCUUv
💡A new Science Brief from @ScienceBoard_UN breaks down the state of science, risks and considerations behind the exciting technology of quantum computing. Read the Brief here: bit.ly/44qLetw #IYQ2025 #UNSAB
Today marks a big milestone for me. I'm launching @LawZero_, a nonprofit focusing on a new safe-by-design approach to AI that could both accelerate scientific discovery and provide a safeguard against the dangers of agentic AI.
Every frontier AI system should be grounded in a core commitment: to protect human joy and endeavour. Today, we launch @LawZero_, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing safe-by-design AI. lawzero.org
Will you be in New York for #HLPF2025? Join our side event on #HumanSecurity and the health impacts of #OceanPlasticPollution. 📅 18 July 🕑 13:15 (EDT) ℹ️ buff.ly/cEUByUR With @UNU_IIGH @UNUEHS #UNUat50 #GlobalGoals
This recent report from the Joint California Policy Working Group on AI Frontier Models is an important step towards effective and balanced AI regulation in California. It builds meaningfully on the International AI Safety Report and offers a thoughtful framework for policymaking…
Our Chief of Staff, Michael Baldock, hosted Ms. Gabriela Ramos for a timely conversation on the ethics of AI and other emerging technologies. As we shape global frameworks, inclusive and values-driven dialogue is essential to ensure AI benefits all. #AIgovernance #UNU…
Explore the Latin American perspective on scientific leadership in the article "Bridging knowledge and policy: The role of scientific leadership from the Latin American viewpoint", featured in GYA Connections 13 👇👇👇 globalyoungacademy.net/wp-content/upl…
🧬 What is the science behind aging? Can it be slowed, or even reversed? The latest @ScienceBoard_UN Science Brief explores breakthroughs in biology, equity, and innovation in research on aging. Read more: bit.ly/4lhDArb #UNSAB
📈 As AI advances rapidly, where does the science stand on AI verification? @YoshuaBengio leads a new @ScienceBoard_UN Brief on verifying frontier AI models, spotlighting tools to assess claims and boost global safety. 📘 Read more: bit.ly/4kMBBet
⚗️The @ScienceBoard_UN , together with its network institutions, held a mid-year update to review progress since the 2024 retreat and discuss emerging topics for future Science Briefs. 📈
