G-STIC symposium in Japan: strengthening global research for sustainable development
Advancing the role of research organisations in achieving Agenda 2030
As the world faces mounting sustainability challenges, research organisations play a crucial role in translating knowledge into practical, scalable solutions. The G-STIC Symposium, organised in collaboration with RIKEN in Japan, brings together some of the world’s leading research organisations to discuss how global research cooperation can accelerate progress towards Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
A range of key issues will be addressed, including the strengthening of global innovation ecosystems, improving technology transfer, and ensuring that research outcomes effectively inform sustainability decision-making. Building on insights from the G-STIC side event at the UN STI Forum, the symposium will highlight successful models of international collaboration and explore how inclusive, impact-driven innovation can be scaled across borders.
The symposium will serve as a strategic platform for knowledge exchange and long-term partnership-building between international research organisations. With a focus on aligning scientific and technological efforts with societal needs and sustainability priorities, it will reinforce the central role of research organisations in delivering practical, scalable solutions for the SDGs.
