Chief Science Advisers and nominated representatives of countries and international organisations gathered on 06 September 2024 at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France and online for the 2024 edition of the Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable1 to discuss “fostering open science, bridging knowledge asymmetry, and building science advice capacity globally”.

The discussion highlighted the growing importance of science and technology in tackling the complex global challenges of our time. Many of these crises and challenges, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, energy, health, food security, and the rise of misinformation, are deeply interconnected and extend beyond both sectoral and geographic boundaries. As these challenges evolve, participants suggested that so should our strategies, underpinned by robust science and evidence, so that they remain adaptable and resilient in the face of uncertainty.

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