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SECRETARY GENERAL
OF THE UNITED NATIONS
MESSAGE TO PARTICIPANTS OF

THE 2020 WORLD YOUNG SCIENTIST SUMMIT

The declaration adopted by the World Young Scientist Summit is an important
expression of support for the role of science in advancing human well-being and
overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.

Like you, I believe that innovation, multilateralism and an entrepreneurial spirit will be
crucial in addressing the global challenges of today and achieving the Sustainable
Development Goals –from fighting extreme poverty to advancing climate action.

In today's knowledge-based economy, it is more crucial than ever to ensure
that young people develop technological scientific skills and digital literacy. I am
particularly concerned about gender gaps and regional disparities in these areas. I
will count on you to address this challenge and advocate for gender equality and the
empowerment of women and girls in all scientific fields.

As we strive to overcome the pandemic and recover better, we should also
recognize it as a wake-up call regarding the profound disruptions caused by climate
change. I am mobilizing a global coalition to achieve carbon neutrality in the middle
of the century. Towards that end, I recently established a Youth Advisory Group on
Climate Change to amplify the voices of young people. I will count on your active
engagement and that of your peers.

Thank you again for your support of the United Nations and your contributions to
building a more inclusive, equitable, sustainable and peaceful future.

António Guterres
December, 2020

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