The UN’s decade of science focuses on putting research to work

The United Nations designated 2024 to 2033 as the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development. The designation gives scientific institutions and governments a period to organize work around the role of research in development.

One challenge is making knowledge usable outside the institution where it was produced. That can involve building partnerships, sharing evidence in accessible forms and improving the ability to conduct research locally. The decade gives organizations a common banner for work that spans national boundaries and academic fields.