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Background

The following science-policy briefs have been prepared by TFM stakeholders following a peer-review organized by IATT work stream 10. Note: The views expressed in this brief are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the United Nations or its senior management.

2024 - Science-policy briefs

For the STI Forum 2024, the following science-policy briefs have been prepared by TFM stakeholders following a peer-review organized by IATT work stream 10. Note: The views expressed in this brief are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the United Nations or its senior management.

Session 1:

Buyel, J., et al., “Using plant molecular farming to increase regional biomanufacturing capacity across the globe for fast, resilient and cost-efficient medicine supply”.
Carmona-Mora, P., et al., “Capacity building of young science leaders to empower regional agents of change”.
De Brito Cruz, C. H., “Research Funding Organizations and the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals”
Gloinson, E., et al., “Vaccines for all? Opportunities and challenges for vaccine-related technology transfers to LMICs”,
Mikova, N., “How technological and new societal trends may influence the European sustainable energy transition: analysis of policies, methodologies and impacts”.
Nagar, S., “Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research: Lessons for SPIs”.

Documents

Background papers/Special studies

Camba, M., “Sacol Island: A Smart Village in Zamboanga City”.
Mackey, B., Kormos, C., and Young, V., “Maximizing Climate-Biodiversity Synergistic Outcomes: Prioritizing ecosystem integrity in SDG 13”.
Lui, R., “Precision Health: Emerging innovations for children and adolescents”.
Mustafa, L., “Mapping of Affordable and Transferrable Food Security-related Technologies - IsDB-FAO-IFAD Partnership”.
Inácio, J., “Integrating Energy Grids: A Must in the Fight Against Climate Change in the Developing World”.
Ferreira, N., et al., “The Role of Waste Valorization in the Transition to the Circular Economy”.
Fidler, K., “Flooding and Vulnerable Communities: Working Toward Proper Preparation and Protection via RS and GIS Developments”.
Al-Thobaiti, F., “The financial impact of regulations aiming to unify government digital platforms: Insights from Saudi Arabia”.
Peramo, E., Piedad, E., and de Leon, F., “Advancing National Development through AI: Policy Recommendations for Enhancing AI Research and Applications in the Philippines”.
Kunitake, Y., and Bredikhina, L., “Discussions on the Legal Policies in the Metaverse: From the Perspective of Diversifying Self-Expression”.
Espaldon, M., et al., “Institutionalizing Integrated Crop Monitoring and Forecasting (ICMF) towards a Smarter Philippine Agriculture”.
Mikova, N., “How technological and new societal trends may influence the European sustainable energy transition: analysis of policies, methodologies and impacts”.
Piesik, S., et al., “Nature-Based Industrial Revolution for Inclusive Sustainable Development”.
Ngila, J., Matheri, A., and Mbohwa, C., “STI Solutions to Accelerating Implementation of SDGs: Case Studies in Africa”.
Kotani, M., “Building a circular society through comprehensive approaches”.
Lüdert, J., “Strengthening the Science-Policy-Society Interface: An Analytical Framework for Science Diplomacy in an Era of Accelerating Technological Change”.
Francis, S., “Navigating the Intersection of AI, Surveillance, and Privacy: A Global Perspective”.
Bakthavatchaalam, V., “Engineering Education and its Current (Un)suitability in Addressing Sustainable Development Goals”.
Uket, J., “Driving Climate Smart Technologies for Food Security and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria Through the Ward Based Technology Cluster Programme: A case study of the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST), Abuja, Nigeria, illustrating national STI policy to address SDGs implementation challenges”.
Moon, A., Oh, E., and Ji, S., “Empowering Female STEM Talent for STI: Policy Implementation and Implications”.
Gupta, J., et al., “Carbon Countdown: Market Disruption for a True Zero-Emission Future”.
Scrivener, K., “Towards a Strategic Roadmap for Decarbonizing Building Materials”.
Umar, A., “Metaverse and Other Technology Bundles for UN SDGs – Opportunities and Challenges”.
Travaly, Y., Ranaivozanany, H., and Konstantinidi, A., “From good will to action: Accelerating the development and implementation of AI governance for sustainable finance”.
Lagura, R., and Marasigan, A., “The LaRuS Model as a Science Model that can Address SDG Challenges”.
Mooney, K., “The Local Production of Essential Drugs: A Roadmap for Sustainable Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries”.
Gupta, J., et al., “SDG 16 and water (re)allocation: Promoting the rule of law for water justice”.
de Boer, F., et al., “Cultivating Sustainability in Fashion Industry Using Agriculture Residue”.
Vermouth, A., Mdumuka, J., and Rojas, C., “Bridging the Gap: Web3 Technologies for Sustainable Food Systems”.
Gmyrek, P., Berg, J., and Bescond, D., “Generative AI and Jobs: Policies to Manage the Transition”.
Querijero, N., et al., “Procurement Practices and Policies in the Philippines and the Implications to Public Research and Development”.
Suga, T., et al., “Expanding the functionality of integrated ocean observing systems to address marine ecosystem change”.
Barbosa, S., et al., “Application of Multi-Criteria Analysis Model to Evaluate Integrated Transport Systems (ITS): A case study in Florianópolis, Brazil”.
Vermouth, A., Mdumuka, J., and Rojas, C., “Bridging the Gap: Web3 Technologies for Sustainable Food Systems”.
Liao, Z., et al., “Exploration and Practice of Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Model”.
Ude, R., et al., “Nanofertilizers: A Green Window of Opportunity for Food Security in Sub-Saharan Africa”.
Karinge, J., Njende, I., and Nyamekye, S., “Machine Learning for Climate Intelligence and Weather Forecasting in the Tropics”.
De Brito Cruz, C. H., “Research Funding Organizations and the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals”
Díaz, S., “Living Nature – State of the field and bases for action”.
Walag, A., et al., “Improving community-based drug rehabilitation outcomes through early diagnostics of client’s treatment motivation and satisfaction”.
Nyhan, M., and Marshall, K., “The Ethical Application of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Supporting Education for Sustainable Development Globally”.
Pendere, A., “Projet de Stratégie de Transformation Numérique pour l'Afrique (2020-2030) : une aubaine pour la Société centrafricaine de télécommunication (Socatel)”.
Tabañag, I., “Plastik sa Kapaligiran: Addressing Mismanaged Single-Use Plastics”.
Chadidjah, A., “Enhancing Innovative Solution to Address Findings Arising from the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 16 Achievements”.
Wong, D., "The Royal Golden Cocoon of Java: Cricula Trifenestrata (Indonesia)".
Lima, A., et al., “Health, Environment and Climate Change: A Brazilian case”.
Zee, C., et al., “Providing Food Security through Hydroponic Systems”.
Luthra, R., “Artificial Intelligence and Ethical Considerations in Neurotechnology”.
Buyel, J., et al., “Using plant molecular farming to increase regional biomanufacturing capacity across the globe for fast, resilient and cost-efficient medicine supply”.
Ferreira, N., et al., “The Role of Waste Valorization in the Transition to the Circular Economy”.
Cichoski, T., et al., “Industrial Waste Valorization: Contributions to Achieving the SDGs In Brazil”.
Petrovics, D., “The Institutionalization of Energy Communities for a Just and Democratic Energy Transition”.
Van der Weken, D., and Geleyn, I., “Flemish climate action in developing countries”.
Thang, C., et al., “Hybrid Renewable Energy System Featuring Pem Green Hydrogen in Regions with High Solar and Wind Density”.
Crawley, F., et al., “UNESCO Open Science framework for sharing data in times of crisis”.
Rani, U., Gobel, N., and Dhir, R., “Development of AI: Role of “invisible workers” in the AI value chains”.
Maglangit, F., et al., “Manure to Treasure: Converting animal wastes to valuable products by black soldier fly”.
Agaton, C., and Guno, C., “Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Using Solar Irrigation: Case Study of Small-Scale Farmers in the Philippines”.
Roehrl, P., “Human rights-based principles for AI governance and business”.
Carmona-Mora, P., et al., “Capacity building of young science leaders to empower regional agents of change”.
Fidler, K., “Flooding and Vulnerable Communities: Working Toward Proper Preparation and Protection via RS and GIS Developments”.
Alwahsh, S., and Bakthavatchaalam, V., “Exploring Sustainability Challenges in the UK Aerospace Industry: Insights from a qualitative research”.
Cham, I., “Accelerating the Deployment of Cost-Effective and Affordable Technologies through the Technology Deployment Cooperation Program (TDCP)”.
Tagawa, K., “It’s not rocket science - Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) can unleash sustainable industrialization in Africa”.
Arora, P., “The Failed Science Diplomacy of "Lab to Land” in the Culturing of Macroalgae and Food Security”.
Saks, S., “Adapting to Sea Level Rise in Small Island Developing States: Employing IoT Technology, Leveraging Coastal Infrastructure and Ecosystem-based Adaptation, and Continually Engaging the Public”.
Jimenez, S., et al. “Towards a sustainable future for health equity: a policy brief on strengthening the science-policy-society interface in a low- and middle-income country for Biotechnology Research and Health Systems”.
Lui, R., “Renewable Energy: Emerging technologies and innovations to reduce climate change”.
Barroga, K., et al., “Inventory and Profiling of Grassroots Innovators in Ligawasan Marsh Towards SDGs 2024”.
Sharma, R., “Protecting Worker Earnings in the Technology-Driven Gig Economy: Policy Approaches for Sustainable Stability and Fairness”.
Gloinson, E., et al., “Vaccines for all? Opportunities and challenges for vaccine-related technology transfers to LMICs”,
Fouch, E., “Using Natural Language Processing to Make the United Nations 2030 Connect Platform More Accessible”.
Bostrom, A., and Nayyar, S., “The Summit of the Future: Health Technologies for the Common Good”.
Doherty, M., and Kelly, W., “Technical Standards as Tools for Cohesive Governance and Policies for the SDGs”.
Barbosa, S., et al., “The Geographic Information System and the provision of information to the public transport user: a study based on the Integrated Transport System of Florianopolis”.
Bakthavatchaalam, V., “Engineering Education and its Current (Un)suitability in Addressing Sustainable Development Goals”.
Tanderup, N., Mollerup, A., and Rosenberg, A., “Strengthening government institutions to deliver on the SDGs: How digital transformation can enhance democratic institutions and public governance”.
Decena, R., and Jadman, M., “CLINN-GEM para sa Katawhan, Kinaiyahan, ug Kalambuan: A call for support and promotion of the Community-led Integrated Non-Cyanide, Non-Mercury Gold Extraction Method (CLINN-GEM)”.
Palma-Torres, V., et al., “Seeking an Alternative Natural All-around Oil: Prospects of Tamanu Oil Production in the Philippines”.
Calderon, M., et al., “The Price is Not Right: The Case of Almaciga Resin in the Philippines”.
Asum, J., and Cimene, F., “Women and Food Security: A Southern Philippine Experience”.
Mikova, N., “How technological and new societal trends may influence the European sustainable energy transition: analysis of policies, methodologies and impacts”.
Gupta, J., Bosch, H., and van Vliet, L., “AI’s excessive water consumption threatens to drown out its environmental contributions”.
Chrisdameria, D., et al., “Encouraging a Just Energy Transition Through Wave Energy Converters in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)”.
Min, J., et al., “Insights from the case studies on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus and its STI implications for the SDGs in Mekong region”.
Carafa, A., “Storing CO2 in the Ocean: Emerging Technologies, Challenges, and Enabling Factors”.
Burgaz, C., et al., “Good Practice Government Policies on Food Systems to simultaneously address undernutrition, obesity and climate change”.
Tolentino, P., et al., “Making space for Philippine rivers”.
IATT, "SHE in STI 2024 - Closing the Gender Gap in Science, Technology, and Innovation: Select initiatives from UN system entities".
Min, J., et al., “Insights from the case studies on the Water-Energy-Food Nexus and its STI implications for the SDGs in Mekong region”.
Espaldon, M., et al., “Institutionalizing Integrated Crop Monitoring and Forecasting (ICMF) towards a Smarter Philippine Agriculture”.
Pessina, M., et al., “Transforming Lives and Landscapes: The Innovative Journey of Fokus Frauen Switzerland and Casa de Maria in Northeast Brazil”.
Nagar, S., “Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research: Lessons for SPIs”.
Gupta, J., et al., “Reinforcing the SDGs to live within safe and just thresholds”.
Isagah, T., “Responsible and Inclusive Urban AI: Opportunities and challenges for advancing Sustainable Development Goals”.
Moreno, M., et al., “Implementation of Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Instruments towards the Sustainable Development Goals”.
Dutta, U., “Case Studies from Underserved South Asia: An Initiative to Advance Human Ingenuity in Under-Resourced Contexts”.
Escudero, V., and Riepl, F., “Unlocking skills dynamics: Harnessing big online data and NLP methods in emerging economies”.
Al-Thobaiti, F., “The financial impact of regulations aiming to unify government digital platforms: Insights from Saudi Arabia”.
Saks, S., “Adapting to Sea Level Rise in Small Island Developing States: Employing IoT Technology, Leveraging Coastal Infrastructure and Ecosystem-based Adaptation, and Continually Engaging the Public”.
Mustafa, L., “Mapping of Affordable and Transferrable Food Security-related Technologies - IsDB-FAO-IFAD Partnership”. water Treatment Model”.
Akinbi, J., “Addressing Disparities in Maternal Mortality: An Analysis of Pain Management Protocols and Their Impact on Global Maternal Health Equity”.
Accone, T., “Illuminating 'unknown' domains of impact and uncovering new practices and pathways for transformative innovation for children”.
Jones, E., and Ramesh K., “Metal Recovery from E-Waste Using Flash Joule Heating and Super Critical Fluid Extraction”.
Arora, P., “The Failed Science Diplomacy of "Lab to Land” in the Culturing of Macroalgae and Food Security”.
Mustafa, L., “Accelerating Capacity of Telehealth in Afghanistan – Promoting Inclusive Health Services in Fragile IsDB Member Countries”.
Erokhin, D., and Komendantova, N., “Application of science, technology and innovation solutions to increase participation in climate change adaptation”.
Falomi, F., and Erguler, G., “Unlocking the Full Potential of Agricultural Transformation in LDCs: The role of traditional and emerging technologies”.
Carlsen, H., “AI assisted scenario building for sustainable development”.
Vieira, G., et al., “Environment and Wellbeing: Assessment of Quality of Life Through Vegetation Index in a Neighborhood of a Small-Medium-Sized Brazilian City”.
Ngila, J., Matheri, A., and Mbohwa, C., “STI Solutions to Accelerating Implementation of SDGs: Case Studies in Africa”.
Bakthavatchaalam, V., and Sa, M., “Empowering Female Participation in Engineering Research: Unmasking Constrains and Developing Gender-Sensitive Research Policies”.