Call for applications for Sustainable Development Initiatives (Due 31 December)

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD), a transformative initiative led by UNESCO, which spans from 2024 to 2033. This Decade is a unique opportunity to harness the full potential of science to drive sustainable development and create a better future for all.

What is the IDSSD?

The IDSSD aims to advance global scientific knowledge, build a robust science culture, and ensure that scientific progress benefits all. Its mission is to engage all societal actors to further science and promote inclusive, multidisciplinary approaches to solving global challenges. By empowering individuals through scientific literacy, fostering collaboration, and supporting open science, the IDSSD will accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For more information, please find attached the IDSSD Strategic Plan that has been endorsed by the IDSSD Executive Committee.

Current Opportunities for Contribution:

We encourage you to actively engage with the IDSSD by proposing initiatives that contribute to its objectives. Initiatives can focus on areas such as scientific literacy, actionable knowledge for the SDGs, advancing basic sciences, and building capacity, especially in Africa and Small Island Developing States.

You can submit your initiatives using the following links:

• Submit Initiatives: https://www.un-sciences-decade.org/en/join
• Application Form: https://surveys.unesco.org/735771?lang=en

The deadline for submitting proposals for the first batch of initiatives is 31 December, 2024. Proposals will be reviewed by the IDSSD Advisory Committee and subsequently endorsed by the Executive Committee. Approved initiatives will be eligible to use the official IDSSD logo, which will enhance their visibility and impact.

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For further information or assistance with submitting initiatives, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at: unsd@unesco.org

We look forward to your active participation and support in promoting the IDSSD and making a meaningful impact on global sustainable development.