Basic Sciences, Research, Innovation and Engineering
Basic sciences focus on the most fundamental scientific knowledge; they enable us to find novel solutions but also to tackle potential future problems. Building capacity in basic sciences can be achieved through excellent science education at all levels as well as high quality universities and research centres.
Scientific capacity and know-how, whether resulting from local and national research or imported through technology transfer, are critical in being able to develop appropriate solutions to today’s multiple challenges, therefore, basic sciences have become an indispensable science lever for development. Within the UN system, UNESCO has a unique mandate on science and fostering cooperation in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology to build peace.
