Call for case studies of science in action to achieve the SDGs | deadline: 10 May

The ISC leads together with the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) the UN Scientific and Technological Community Major Group (STC MG) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a mission to promote science and to strengthen the scientific basis of decision-making and governance of sustainable development.

As part of its mandate, the STC MG compiles and presents every year a position paper to the annual High-level Political Forum (HLPF), the annual intergovernmental platform where countries report on and review progress towards the SDGs. The position paper is included in the official documentation of the HLPF and is primarily directed towards UN Members States and their Permanent Missions.

The upcoming 2024 HLPF themed “Reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions”, will take place from Monday, 8 July, to Wednesday, 17 July 2024. The Forum will review several SDGs, including SDG 1 on poverty and inequality, 2 on hunger and food security, 13 on climate change mitigation, 16 on promoting peaceful societies, and 17 on partnerships for the SDGs.

Aligned with the focus of the 2024 HLPF, this year’s position paper aims to bring forward policy-relevant and evidence-based insights to accelerate SDG progress. The position paper will therefore seek to present a set of concise, impactful and science-based key messages on SDG implementation. These messages can pinpoint policy interventions, transformation pathways, and science-driven strategies aimed at accelerating progress towards one or several SDGs.

Additionally, we are seeking your contributions in the form of case studies showcasing the successful applications of science in shaping decision-making and informing action to support SDG implementation within specific contexts. These case studies should exemplify ‘science in action’, while also highlighting interactions across multiple SDGs to illustrate synergies and trade-offs.

Your contributions will be crucial for enhancing the depth and breadth of our position paper, which will serve as an important resource reflecting the collective voice of the S&T community to inform discussions at the upcoming HLPF. All selected contributors will receive due acknowledgment.

We look forward to your valuable contributions, which can be submitted via the online form below by 10 May.

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Anda Popovici
anda.popovici@council.science

ISC Science Officer

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1. Please provide one or several key messages showcasing latest scientific evidence in support of accelerating SDG progress. Briefly summarize your main points and provide any additional details as well as supporting evidence. (maximum 300 words)

2. Please provide a ‘science in action’ case study showcasing the successful applications of science in shaping decision-making and informing action to support SDG implementation within specific contexts. Provide a title and a short overview of the case study, including the context and issue, key outcomes, science-based actions, as well as relevance to SDG implementation. Title of the case study (20 words max) *

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Challenge/Opportunity: Briefly outline the context and the specific challenge addressed, mentioning relevant SDGs. Highlight the essential role of science in addressing this challenge. (300 words max) *

Actions and impacts: Briefly describe the science-based actions implemented and key outcomes (300 words max) *

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