Scientific and Technological Community
IPM for CSD-19: Multistakeholder Dialogue I
Gisbert Glaser, International Council for Science (ICSU)
New York, 4 March 2011
Mr. Chair,
The Scientific and Technological Community strongly believes that progress toward meeting
sustainable development goals in all topical areas dealt with by CSD-19 will require substantial
innovative advances in science and technology and consideration of the feasibility of proposed
solutions. For example, innovative green chemistry needs to be supported by the public and the
private sector, and through much enhanced international cooperation, including transfer of
technology.
Development and more importantly implementation of an ambitious 10 Year Framework Programme
on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) will take us a long way in advancing the necessary
transition to a more sustainable future.
In this respect, it will be essential for governments, in particular in developing countries to increase
investment in national scientific and technological capacity targeted on the solutions of making
chemicals and waste management, mining and transport more sustainable and implementing the
10YFP on SCP. Developing targeted research and development and innovation systems will be
equally crucial.
Consequently, actions toward the advancement, sharing and application of know ledge, science,
engineering and technology should be incorporated in all relevant policy recommendations, to be
agreed upon by CSD-19.
The Scientific and Technological Community is committed to work with all stakeholders,
governments, intergovernmental organisations and all other Major Groups in making implementation
of the CSD outcome really happen.
Thank you
