:: Natural Sciences Progamme ::
The international Natural Sciences Programme includes:
Science, environment and sustainable development, aimed to improve human security through a better management of the environment;
Capacity-building in science and technology for development, that seeks to enhance human and institutional capacities in science and technology to allow the widest possible participation in the knowledge society, and to adapt science policy to societal needs.
Advancement and sharing of scientific knowledge;
Application of scientific knowledge to sustainable development and technology;
Contribution of science and technology to peace;
Understanding the role of ethics in science and technology;
Promotion of equity of access to S&T knowledge and benefits;
Enhancement of productive linkages between scientists and decision makers.
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