Media Advisory
UN Forum to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to
advance sustainable development while addressing the climate crisis
Media accreditation OPEN until Friday 3 May 2024
WHAT: The 9th Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (2024 STI Forum)
World leaders will join science and technology communities, academia, civil society, private sector and young people to discuss ways to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to accelerate progress across the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The Forum will give special attention to the Sustainable Development Goals under review at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in July 2024, namely SDG 1 (No poverty), SDG 2 (Zero hunger), SDG 13 (Climate action), SDG 16 (Peace, justice, and strong institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the goals). The event will also examine the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing climate action and SDG progress.
In addition to a ministerial and seven thematic sessions, the Forum will include a reception and innovation showcase, as well as over 40 side events taking place from 8 to 10 May at both UN Headquarters and off-site locations, and virtually.
The Forum is convened under the auspices of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
WHO: The Forum will feature high-profile speakers such as the below, and more:
- Paula Narváez, United Nations ECOSOC President;
- Dennis Francis, United Nations General Assembly President;
- Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social, on behalf of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres;
- Selwin Hart, Special Advisor to the Secretary-General and Assistant Secretary-General of the Climate Action Team;
- Joyeeta Gupta, Professor of Environment and Development, Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Amsterdam and Professor on Sustainability, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education;
- Carlos Henrique Brito Cruz OBE, Senior Vice-President, Research Networks, Elsevier
WHEN: 9-10 May 2024 (with side events 8-10 May 2024)
THEME: Science, technology and innovation for reinforcing the 2030 Agenda and eradicating poverty in times of multiple crises: the effective delivery of sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions
WHERE: United Nations Headquarters in New York, Trusteeship Council Chamber
Follow live on UN Web TV (official programme):
webtv.un.org/en
BACKGROUND:
The two-day Forum preparations are led by the two Co-chairs H.E. Christina Markus Lassen, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Denmark to the UN, and H.E. Inga Rhonda King, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the UN, supported by the UN interagency task team on STI for the SDGs (IATT) and the 10-Member Group of High-Level Representatives appointed by the Secretary-General.
Key links
Forum website: https://sdgs.un.org/tfm/STIForum2024
Official programme: Official Forum Programme (9-10 May 2024)
Side events: Side Events (8-10 May 2024)
Social Media
Please follow us on the 2024 STI Forum using hashtags: #Tech4SDGs and #SDGs
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SustDev and on X: https://twitter.com/SustDev
Media accreditation
Please note that media accreditation closes on Friday 3 May 2024.
Media representatives applying independently are required to submit an application form, including a letter of assignment from a bona fide media organization, samples of their work and a government-issued ID. Instructions are available on the website of the Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit.
Requests for delegation media, including journalists and official photographers and videographers, should be submitted by Missions and Organizations enrolled in the eRegistration system, which is available through the e-deleGATE portal (instructions).
Please note that all media representatives must apply for accreditation in advance, as there will not be on-site accreditation.
For more information, please visit the UN Media Accreditation and Liaison Unit’s website or contact them at malu@un.org or +1 212-963-6934.
Media contacts
UN Department of Global Communications
Bingjie Wang: bingjie.wang@un.org
UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Meng Li: li39@un.org
Helen Rosengren: rosengrenh@un.org
