Secretary-General’s message to the Global Young Academy General Meeting and International Conference of Young Scientists

Source: United Nations – English

extend my warm greetings to the Global Young Academy and the International Conference of Young Scientists.

As an institutional partner of our Scientific Advisory Board, the Global Young Academy plays a vital role in ensuring that science – and scientists – are an essential part of global decision-making.

Your gathering in Hyderabad is another example of the power of science to unite across borders, disciplines, and generations.  At a time when our world faces profound challenges – from the climate crisis, to raging conflict, to rising inequalities, to runaway technology without guardrails – your voices, research, and leadership are more vital than ever.

As early-career researchers, you are not only the future of science – you are its present. Your work is essential to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and building a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world.

We are inspired by your innovative research and encouraged by your efforts towards a future of open and accessible science.

I look forward to further collaboration with the Global Young Academy and wish you the best of success for your Conference.

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