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Bring the voice of science at the UN

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UNESCO's Science expertise

UNESCO works to advance and promote science in the interests of peace, sustainable development and human security and well-being, in close collaboration with its Member States and a wide variety of partners. It is the only United Nations specialized agency, symbolized by the ‘S’ in the acronym, with a specific mandate for science.
UNESCO hosts major international programmes in the freshwater, marine, ecological, earth and basic sciences. Science policy at the national and sectoral levels is a key part of UNESCO’s work in science. Emphasis is given to developing countries, in particular to Africa and to ensuring gender equality in science. Cross-cutting themes include natural disaster reduction, biodiversity, engineering, science education, climate change and sustainable development in small island developing states.
Specifically, UNESCO's Science Sector

  • Catalyses international cooperation in science;
  • Promotes dialogue between scientists and policy makers;
  • Builds capacity in science;
  • Advocates for science;
  • Acts as a platform for sharing ideas and standard setting;
  • Implements programmes and projects in science throughout the world.