Commission on Science and Technology for Development, 29th session
he Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and the United Nations focal point for science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, in analyzing how STI, including information and communications technologies (ICTs), serve as enablers of the 2030 Agenda. It acts as a forum for strategic planning, sharing lessons learned and best practices, providing foresight about critical trends in STI in key sectors of the economy, the environment and society, and drawing attention to emerging and disruptive technologies. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has hosted the secretariat of the commission since 1993. For the 29th session, the commission will address the priority theme on Science, Technology and Innovation in the age of AI. Ahead of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, to be held at the Palexpo, Geneva (6–7 July 2026), the Co-Chairs will hold a briefing and consultation with Member States during the CSTD on the afternoon of Monday, 20 April 2026. More info: <a href="https://unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-development-29th-session" rel="noreferrer nofollow">unctad.org/meeting/commission-science-and-technology-deve...</a>
