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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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