Science academies issue statement about science and sustainable development. (11th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Showstack, Randy
• Is Part Of: Eos. Volume 94:Number 24(2013)
• Page Start: 216
• Page End: 216
• Publication Date: 2013-06-11
• Subjects: science -- technology -- innovation -- sustainable development; Geophysics -- Periodicals; 551
• DOI: 10.1002/2013EO240005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0096-3941

Abstract

Abstract : In advance of the Group of 8's (G8) 17–18 June meeting of some of the world's leading industrialized nations, 14 science academies have issued a joint statement about how science, technology, and innovation can play a role in driving sustainable development. The statement, issued on 29 May, highlights a number of challenges for bringing an estimated 1.3 billion people out of poverty while also meeting the needs of a soaring world population that is expected to be approximately 9 billion by 2050.