Science for sustainable development: Deputy Minister Gina at UNESCO 2026

Author: InconnuPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: South Africa

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Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will represent South Africa at UNESCO's 2026 Global Conference of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development from July 15-17 in Paris. She will emphasize that science must remain accessible, collaborative, and purposefully directed to improve people's lives. South Africa's participation reaffirms its commitment to open and inclusive science and strengthens its role in science diplomacy.

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