Through this mechanism, the Secretary-General and UN agencies will be provided with comprehensive advice on all of the dimensions of science, technology and innovation for sustainable development, as well as on how to promote cooperation among various UN agencies and with the international scientific community.

UNESCO: keeps momentum going for sustainability driven science after Rio+20 | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

We are willing to partner with countries around the world to deepen ties of trade and investment, and science and technology, energy and development -- all efforts that can spark economic growth for all our people and stabilize democratic change.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President to the UN General Assembly

UNESCO, as lead agency for the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, organized the event together with the Government of Sweden and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan.

UNESCO: Educating for a sustainable future: UNESCO galvanizes support at RIO+20 | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Support the basic sciences and engineering programme and science policy activities in the cluster countries particularly for post-conflict countries, including practical science education in cooperation with the Education sector, promotion of access and retention of women in science and technology education, and research and development of renewable and alternative energies.

UNESCO: Criteria & Requirements