Panel B3.2 - Partnerships for climate action and biodiversity

Apr 23, 2024 | 12:05 PM - 1:50 PM
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Breakout B3: Protecting the future with science and technology

Partnerships for climate change and biodiversityBreakout 3: Protecting the future with science, technology, and innovation

These partnerships, involving diverse actors such as industry, researchers, public authorities, and citizens, are instrumental in accelerating the development and wider dissemination of key technologies and innovations. Citizen engagement is particularly essential for green transitions, fostering awareness, active participation, and a sense of responsibility for sustainable practices. Moreover, citizen science significantly contributes to building evidence for science, technology, and innovation, aiding biodiversity data collection and comprehensive conservation efforts. Embedding partnerships within overarching national and cross-national strategies is vital for scalability and impact, with mission-oriented innovation approaches playing a crucial role in supporting coordinated efforts and mutual learning. Government involvement is integral, necessitating the coordinated use of diverse policy instruments and an expanded role beyond public funding provision, encompassing lead user of green innovation solutions and network builder roles.

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