[Geo4All] The Twentieth Session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development

[Suchith Anand]

Thanks Patrick, Maria. The NASA NASA Europa Challenge is a great example of how science is a pursuit driven by the desire to serve humanity.

The draft resolution of the 20th session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development is at
http://unctad.org/meetings/en/SessionalDocuments/ecn162017_DraftRes_STI_en.pdf

I am grateful for this opportunity to share my experiences and It is great to see top scientists from around the world coming  and working together on ideas for bridging the digital divide. I am also pleased to see that Capacity building is strongly highlighted in the Science, technology and innovation for development draft resolution. This is a great first step and I thank scientists and governments for the work for this. I really hope   the role of the Commission on Science and Technology for Development as the United Nations torch-bearer for science, technology and innovation for development will carry on with bigger impact.

Science is a search for truth and Science and technology should be for the benefit of the humanity as a whole.

Best wishes,

Suchith

PS: I am also pleased to see that the European Commission's high-level advisers advocate open research and innovation as essential drivers for growth in Europe. Details at http://ec.europa.eu/research/index.cfm?pg=newsalert&year=2017&na=na-150517

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From: Hogan, Patrick (ARC-PX) <patrick.hogan at nasa.gov>
Sent: 13 May 2017 10:02 PM
To: Anand Suchith; geoforall at lists.osgeo.org; discuss at lists.osgeo.org
Subject: RE: The Twentieth Session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development

Suchith,

I was delighted to listen to your distinguished presentation that began with the world's first view of that delicate blue-and-tan jewel, the Earth, as seen from space. And then to learn more about GODAN and the NASA GODAN Challenge! A phrase that has such a nice ring to it!

Your efforts to establish Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition are invaluable. Your presentation to the UN clearly identified the priorities, we need open tools to turn open data into actionable information.

The NASA Europa Challenge which will climax in Helsinki this year in late August is very proud to partner with GODAN for the NASA GODAN Challenge.

Let's see what Earthlings can do when they apply their energies in helping each other!
http://eurochallenge.como.polimi.it/


-Patrick

From: Discuss [mailto:discuss-bounces at lists.osgeo.org] On Behalf Of Suchith Anand
Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2017 7:38 AM
To: geoforall at lists.osgeo.org; discuss at lists.osgeo.org
Subject: [OSGeo-Discuss] The Twentieth Session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development

Dear colleagues,

The Twentieth Session of the United Nations Commission on Science and Technology for Development was held from 08 - 12 May 2017 ,Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. I am thankful for the opportunity to present my inputs to the esteemed members of the UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development.

My presentation recording at:
https://conf.unog.ch/digitalrecordings/index.html?guid=public/31.0050/763B439D-5D07-4593-B280-C2BE3355C0C9_15h11&position=4524


The slides of my presentation at:
https://www.slideshare.net/SuchithAnand/the-role-of-science-technology-and-innovation-in-ensuring-food-security-by-2030



More information at:
http://opensourcegeospatial.icaci.org/2017/05/the-twentieth-session-of-the-united-nations-commission-on-science-and-technology-for-development/



Open data and open principles in science and education are key for ensuring food security by 2030. It is now for us to make use of it, for the benefit of all. Let us work together to eradicate extreme poverty and enable shared prosperity for all. Thank you.

Best wishes,

Suchith




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