Science Summit at United Nations General Assembly 77 (UNGA77)

In this session participants will meet with the next generation of global leaders from the UN General Assembly President’s Fellowship and UNITAR Global Diplomacy Initiative Fellowship programs (Class 2021 and 2022). The Fellows will share their thoughts on the role and contribution of science & science diplomacy to attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UN General Assembly President’s Fellowship for Harnessing Opportunities for Promoting Empowerment of youth (HOPE) is promoting youth engagement in multilateralism and support the next generation of diplomats, particularly from underrepresented countries at the United Nations. As the UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid said “This is a flagship initiative of the Presidency of Hope – one that is particularly close to my heart.......To invest in the future of multilateralism, we need to invest in our youth and bring them closer to the work of the UN.” UNITAR Global Diplomacy Initiative Fellowship program is a unique opportunity for young professionals to learn more about the Capacity for the 2030 Agenda, Strengthening multilateralism; advancing environmental sustainability and green development; promoting sustainable peace; and all 17 SDGs

The UN General Assembly President’s Fellowship for Harnessing Opportunities for Promoting Empowerment of youth (HOPE) is promoting youth engagement in multilateralism and support the next generation of diplomats, particularly from underrepresented countries at the United Nations. As the UN General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid said: “This is a flagship initiative of the Presidency of Hope – one that is particularly close to my heart. I am a firm believer in the importance of engaging with youth and enhancing the role of youth at all levels of decision making. To invest in the future of multilateralism, we need to invest in our youth and bring them closer to the work of the UN.” UNITAR Global Diplomacy Initiative Fellowship program is a unique opportunity for young professionals to learn more about the Capacity for the 2030 Agenda, strengthening multilateralism; advancing environmental sustainability and green development; promoting sustainable peace; and all attaining all 17 SDGs. The UNITAR GDI Fellows Class 2021 and Class 2022 and The UN General Assembly President’s Fellows Class 2022 will have a discussion and share their thoughts and perspectives on the role and contribution of science & science diplomacy to attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The main objective for this session is to raise awareness of the role and contribution of science, science diplomacy and innovation to attain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the perspectives of a new generation of global leaders from UNITAR Global Diplomacy Initiative Fellowship program and The UN General Assembly President’s Fellows HOPE Class 2022

The UNITAR GDI Fellows Class 2021 and Class 2022 and The UN General Assembly President’s Fellows Class 2022 will discuss and share their thoughts and perspectives on the role and contribution of science & science diplomacy to attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The main objective for this session is to raise awareness of the role and contribution of science, science diplomacy and innovation to attaining the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the perspectives of a new generation of global leaders - UNITAR Global Diplomacy Initiative Fellowship program (Class 2021 and 2022) and The UN General Assembly President’s Fellows HOPE Class 2022

Transitioning from research into science policy and diplomacy careers can be challenging as an early career professional. It requires knowing how to translate global scientific knowledge for various audiences, building your skill set including in policy research and writing, and leveraging your writing for societal impact to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To have these conversations, speakers will include various players within the science policy ecosystem from around the world, many of whom made these career transitions themselves and can discuss them in the context highlighting the contribution of science and innovation to the SDG agenda. Speakers are a mix of early career professionals and more established professionals, and their perspectives would be applicable to a variety of audiences interested in science policy careers. Including science policy professionals and writers, these diverse panelists are highly invested in helping the next generation transition from research into science policy and diplomacy, and would provide a variety of perspectives on the topic.