Rio 2013 World Science Forum closing declaration
Rio 2013 World Science Forum closing declaration commits to advance use of science for global sustainable development
The closing session of the 6th World Science Forum today published its closing declaration with delegates from over 100 countries pledging to advance the use of Science for global sustainable development. The declaration will now be taken forward by UNESCO as a key starting point for preliminary planning of the Post-2015 Millennium Sustainable Development Goals. Based on three days of intense and informed debate, the declaration contains 5 main recommendations for action:
- Harmonization of global and national efforts
- Education to reduce inequalities and promote global and sustainable science and innovation
- Responsible and ethical conduct of research and ...