2024 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable in Paris

September 5, 2024

The 2024 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable (CSAR) is an important event happening on September 6, 2024, at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris. It is supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Sector. This roundtable brings together top science advisors from around the world to discuss and improve global science policies.

How did CSAR Begin?

CSAR started during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023. The main goal was to create stronger international frameworks for scientific advice, meaning better ways for countries to share and use scientific knowledge to make informed decisions.

Global Participation

This year’s event will include delegations from 28 countries and six international organizations. These delegations will be led by Chief Science Advisers (CSA) or people with similar roles. It’s a global gathering aimed at improving how countries work together in the field of science.

Central Theme

The main theme for 2024 is “Fostering open science, bridging knowledge asymmetry, and building science advice capacity globally.” This means the event will focus on:

Making scientific knowledge open and accessible to everyone (open science).
Reducing gaps in knowledge between different countries or groups (knowledge asymmetry).
Strengthening the ability of countries to give reliable and useful science advice.

Who will Lead the Event?

Two key figures will co-chair the event:

Ajay Kumar Sood, the Principal Scientific Adviser to India.
Lidia Brito, UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences.

Together, they will guide the discussions and ensure that the event stays focused on the key themes.

A major part of the event is the knowledge session, which will focus on how science advisory systems can help build trust in science. This session will allow experts to discuss ways to improve how science advice is provided to the public and policymakers.

Collaboration and Future Goals

The 2024 CSAR aims to continue building international cooperation in science advisory practices. South Africa is expected to lead future efforts, which will focus on closing knowledge gaps, promoting open science, and improving how science advice is shared globally.

The 2024 CSAR is a key event that promotes global cooperation, transparency in science, and better ways for countries to share and use scientific knowledge. It will play a crucial role in shaping the future of international science policies.

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