UNESCO. General Conference; 36th; 36 C/5: volume 1: Draft ...

02046 Reflecting the global trend towards greater democratization and transparency in the STI decisionmaking
process, citizens are becoming engaged in the deliberative processes of science-related
governance issues. In this context, citizens, women, youth and communities are not only considered
beneficiaries of STI but also agents of change. More scientific information, communicated more
effectively, will be essential if society is to play such a transformative role. In order to increase public
awareness of science and engineering, activities popularizing science will be carried out. These will
include support for the development of science centres and museums; research and scientific debate on
the history of science; the UNESCO prizes in science; the organization of exhibitions on S&T; and the
celebration of World Science Day for Peace and Development.
Expected result 7: Public awareness of science, technology and engineering
raised and STI policy agendas developed with civil society, including women and
youth
Performance Indicators
▪ International and regional conferences or
symposia on popularization of science and
science exhibitions
Benchmarks
– two international or regional conferences
or symposia; two science exhibitions; two
conferences or symposia on history of science
▪ Technical cooperation and capacity building
activities on governance of science centres and
science museums
– two countries assisted in the development
of science centres or museums; two regional
training workshops on science centres or
museum governance
▪ STI policy studies and manuals
– STI policy study results, conference
proceedings and manuals of STI indicators
published
▪ National and regional actions on science and
gender for science policy-making; reference
groups for women in science; young people
involved in consultation
– one international meeting on gender
and science; support to Young Women
Researchers Network; support to the World
Association of Young Scientists
02047 To give priority to disadvantaged and excluded groups, such as indigenous peoples, and based on the
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, this programme promotes local and indigenous
knowledge holders as actors in global debates and international action on sustainable development.
Recognizing the interlinkages between biological diversity and cultural diversity, as well as ecosystems
and social systems, a three-pronged strategy has been adopted. First, it advocates a central role for
indigenous knowledge and community-based action in international environmental frameworks, to
re-shape global, regional and local policy and practice on biodiversity governance, natural disaster
preparedness, and climate change adaptation. Second, it promotes community-to-community, S-S
knowledge sharing and exchanges of local concerns and responses, including in Africa, LDCs and
SIDS. Finally, it reinforces the vitality and dynamism of knowledge in indigenous communities through
concerted action to promote inter-generational transmission, recognizing the pivotal role of women,
while bolstering indigenous languages, identities and worldviews. Strategic contributions will be made
to key intergovernmental processes and events in the framework of UNCSD, CBD, UNFCCC and
IPCC, in partnership with key UN system counterparts, governments and civil society.
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