Science, Technology and Innovation for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

In the emerging global scenario, science, technology and innovation (STI) have been identified as key factors for sustainable and comprehensive growth. For achieving the multidimensional development as well as meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, all member states have adopted STI as a vital component of their national strategies. Emphasis is on finding new methods and creative solutions for attaining economic and social gains without compromising the environmental impacts of developmental activities. These methodologies should be designed keeping in view the different cultural, societal and organizational differences in which they would operate. For achieving SDGs, state-specific STI policies can play an important role in implementing practices of good governance, well-structured rules and a comprehensive legal framework. Formulation and efficient implementation of these policies can successfully address the unique challenges that lie at the heart of achieving the SDGs.