Sharing innovative technological solutions with policymakers to accelerate the SDGs
During policy fora, G-STIC presents innovative technological solutions which will move societies and economies onto more sustainable development paths. Best practices and innovative climate solutions are shared with policymakers at different policy fora: the STI Forum (Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs), the COP (Conference of the Parties) and the CSTD (Commission on Science and Technology for Development) intergovernmental forum.
Multi-Stakeholder Forum on STI
The STI Forum is convened annually by the ECOSOC President and discusses science, technology, and innovation cooperation around different thematic areas for the implementation of the SDGs.
COP (Conference of the Parties)
COP is the decision-making body responsible for monitoring and reviewing the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
CSTD intergovernmental forum
The CSTD (Commission on Science and Technology for Development) is an intergovernmental forum which discusses science, technology and innovation and how this affects a sustainable future for all.
Previous policy fora in which G-STIC has participated
G-STIC seminar during the Belgian Economic Mission to Brazil
The seminar provided a platform for Belgium and Brazil to exchange ideas and expertise in technological innovation and sustainable development, further strengthening their collaborative efforts in addressing critical global challenges. A range of topics, including smart health systems, renewable energy technologies, and data-driven public health interventions, were presented. The seminar highlighted three critical takeaways that are essential for addressing the intertwined challenges of climate change and public health.
G-STIC at COP29: Transformative innovations in climate action
At the G-STIC side event during COP29, Mr. Anshuman (TERI), Brian Mantlana (CSIR), Guilherme Franco Netto (Fiocruz), and Yiran Lyu (GIEC), representing G-STIC’s co-hosting institutions, engaged in a compelling discussion on how science and technology can drive equitable and sustainable development. Scaling up technology transfer, capacity-building efforts, and financial support were identified as key enablers to help all nations, regardless of their resources, transition to a low-carbon future.
G-STIC at COP28: Driving collaborative innovation for climate action
The G-STIC event during COP28 brought together global Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs) to drive technology collaboration and public policy for climate action. Key leaders, including Inge Neven (VITO), Paulo Gadelha (Fiocruz), and Vibha Dhawan (TERI), shared strategies on how RTOs can lead in sustainable development and resilience. The event underscored the need for rapid innovation to combat climate crises and achieve the SDGs.
G-STIC at the STI Forum in 2023
Key actions to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs were discussed by Paulo Gadelha (Fiocruz), Emerson Coraiola Yinde Kloss (Minister Plenipotentiary, Permanent Mission of Brazil to the UN), Karl Lagatie (Ambassador, Deputy Permanent Representative of Belgium to the UN), Richard Alexander Roehrl (UN-DESA), Thulani Dlamini (CEO, CSIR), Manuel Heitor (University of Lisbon), Luiz Augusto Galvao (Fiocruz), Catarina Baptista (VITO) and Dietrich Van der Weken (G-STIC).
Impact of climate change by G-STIC at COP27
Climate finance projects were presented by Joseph Kalowekamo (Director of Energy Affairs, Ministry of Energy, Government of Malawi), Maarten Pelgrims (Researcher on International Energy and Climate Strategy and Policy, EnergyVille, VITO), H.E. Erick Mutai (Governor, Kericho County, Kenya and Dion van Oirschot, Director, Rietland), Andre Kamga Foamouhoue (Director General, ACMAD) and Tine Vanhee (Coordinator of the Resource Mobilisation team, TRIAS).
Climate solutions by G-STIC at COP27
The importance of disruptive and enabling technologies to address climate change was discussed by Kirsten Dunlop (CEO, Climate-KIC Group), Nísia Trindade Lima (President, Fiocruz), Suruchi Bhadwal (Director Earth Science and Climate Change, TERI), Kehkashan Basu (Founder-President, Green Hope Foundation), Maddie Akkermans (CEO and Co-Founder, The Weather Makers) and Ilke Geleyn (Programme Manager G-STIC, VITO).
G-STIC at the STI Forum in 2022
How do we respond to the crisis and seize the opportunity to support SDG acceleration? What are the key attributes of the transformational innovation system needed to reach the SDGs? For answers to these questions, we turned to Paulo Gadelha (former President & Coordinator Strategy for 2030 Agenda, Fiocruz), Dirk Fransaer (Managing Director, VITO), Vibha Dhawan (Director General, TERI), Thulani Dlamini (Chief Executive Officer, CSIR) and Dietrich Van der Weken (General Manager, G-STIC).
G-STIC at the CSTD intergovernmental forum of 2021
Speakers were Paulo Gadelha (Coordinator of the Fiocruz Strategy for the 2030 Agenda, EFA 2030), Kris Ebi (University of Washington), Steven Hoffman (Canadian Institutes of Health Research/Institute of Population and Public Health),Inês Hassan (International Scientific Council, ISC), Shantanu Mukherjee (United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UN DESA), Angel Gonzalez Sanz (UNCTAD), Clovis Freire (UNCTAD), Flavia Elias (Fiocruz) and Dietrich Van der Weken (G-STIC).
G-STIC at the STI Forum in 2021
The pandemic has caused enormous diversion from advancing towards the SDGs. How can we rethink the pathway for jointly addressing health, economy and climate? What are the key actions urgently needed? For answers, we turned to Dirk Fransaer (Managing Director, VITO), Paulo Gadelha (former President & Coordinator of Strategy for the 2030 Agenda, Fiocruz), Phoebe Koundouri (Co-Chair, SDSN), Vibha Dhawan (Director-General, TERI) and Thulani Dlamini (CEO, CSIR).
Fiocruz, one of the G-STIC co-hosts, at the STI Forum in 2021
Paulo Gadelho (Coordinator of the Fiocruz Strategy for the 2030 Agenda), Heide Hackmann (CEO, International Science Council), Marco Krieger (Vice-President of Production and Innovation in Health, Fiocruz), Stuart Blume (University of Amsterdam), Heidi Larson (The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine) and Mariângela Simão (World Health Organization) discussed the challenges vaccines have brought to Science, Technology and Innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
G-STIC at the STI Forum in 2019
Technological innovations exist all over the world that allow countries to jumpstart sustainable economic development and become market leaders in the emerging green economy. These innovations include wastewater treatment, desalination, mining, carbon capture, to the application of artificial intelligence. Some of these market-ready integrated technological solutions were showcased at the G-STIC event during the STI Forum.
G-STIC at the STI Forum in 2018
At the G-STIC event during the STI Forum, examples were presented of integrated technological solutions that are market-ready and scalable, and can significantly contribute to achieving the SDGs. It provided a unique opportunity for participants to learn more about these practical applications of technological transformations for the SDGs, and to assess the usefulness of their application in their own country.
