INYAS along with GYA and 29 national-international young academies signed the International Year of Basic Science for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD) statement.

INYAS along with GYA and 29 national-international young academies signed the International Year of Basic Science for Sustainable Development (IYBSSD) statement (link below). The statement suggests actionable steps to connect fundamental science with sustainable development and was officially launched at the closing ceremony of the IYBSSD in Geneva, Switzerland, on 15 December 2023 @GlobalYAcademy @IYBSSD2022 @INSA @PSA

https://globalyoungacademy.net/gya-young-academies-associations-
statement-fundamental-science-sustainable-development

The joint statement acknowledges the historical impact of fundamental science, citing examples such as the development of the life-saving COVID- 19 vaccine and the roots of digital technology in fundamental research. Highlighting persistent challenges, the statement also sheds light on inequities
within the research sector. Early- and mid-career researchers, particularly in low- to middle-income nations, face disadvantages, contributing to a global research density imbalance. Suggestions include supporting interdisciplinary research aligned with sustainable development goals, enhancing transitions from research to innovation, and addressing global inequities in research opportunities. The statement calls for global collaboration and urges stakeholders to recognize the profound significance of fundamental science in building a sustainable and equitable future. As the IYBSSD draws to an end, the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution proclaiming the period 2024-2033 as the International Decade of Science for Sustainable Development.