Science Summit at the 79th United Nations General Assembly
On the 11th of September, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm New York time, @MATES4Kids will be hosting a side-event at the Science Summit at the 79th UN General Assembly (UNGA 79).
The title of our presentation will be "Bridging Science and Health Equity: Reducing Preventable Mortality Associated with Childhood NCDs." Our event will feature speakers from International Pediatric Association (IPA), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, CLAN Child Health Africa, International Fund Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (IFCAH), and the SicklED team from Lehigh University.
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The title of our presentation will be "Bridging Science and Health Equity: Reducing Preventable Mortality Associated with Childhood NCDs." Our event will feature speakers from International Pediatric Association (IPA), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, CLAN Child Health Africa, International Fund Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (IFCAH), and the SicklED team from Lehigh University.
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Follow these steps to register for our event:
***if you are a speaker, do not follow these steps***
1. To attend our side event, you first must complete this registration form for the Science Summit.
2. After you complete the registration form, you will receive an email confirming your status. This may take a few days, so please register early.
3. There will be a "Login" button on the Science Summit UNGA 79 webpage (see image below). Click "Login" and use your login credentials you created when you registered.
***if you are a speaker, do not follow these steps***
1. To attend our side event, you first must complete this registration form for the Science Summit.
2. After you complete the registration form, you will receive an email confirming your status. This may take a few days, so please register early.
3. There will be a "Login" button on the Science Summit UNGA 79 webpage (see image below). Click "Login" and use your login credentials you created when you registered.
4. Once logged in, you should see this page (see image below). Click the "Auditorium" button at the top center of the page.
5. Click the screen in the middle of the page that says "Click here to join the online session" (see below).
6. Now you will see the full Science Summit agenda. Click "11th Sept" button along the top of the page to find our event (see below).
7. Scroll towards the bottom of the page. You will see our event titled "Bridging Science and Health Equity: Reducing Preventable Mortality Associated with Childhood NCDs." Click the "Add to My Schedule" at the bottom right corner of the screen (see below).
8. When you scroll back to the top of the page, the tab "My Schedule" should have the number 1 next to it (see below). When you click "My Schedule", the event will be listed there. If not, refresh your page. On the day of the event at 1:00 pm EDT, the countdown in the top right corner will say "Join." It will bring you to our Zoom event.
If you are facing any challenges with registering, please contact UN Youth Representative and @MATES4Kids Project Officer Katie Blomkvist at [email protected]
The Science Summit at UNGA 79 is a global. event that unites thought leaders, scientists, policymakers, and innovators to address the most pressing scientific and technological challenges of our time. It will discuss how science can contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Key focus areas include:
The Science Summit is particularly significant as it coincides with the UN Summit of the Future, focusing on envisioning and planning or the post-SDG era. As the target date for the SDGs approaches, the Science Summit plays a crucial role in evaluating progress, identifying gaps, and exploring innovative solutions to ensure sustained advancement beyond 2030.
Key focus areas include:
- Climate action
- One Health
- Biodiversity
- Food systems
- Artificial intelligence
- Science philanthropy
- Quality education
- Affordable and clean energy
- Indigenous knowledge
The Science Summit is particularly significant as it coincides with the UN Summit of the Future, focusing on envisioning and planning or the post-SDG era. As the target date for the SDGs approaches, the Science Summit plays a crucial role in evaluating progress, identifying gaps, and exploring innovative solutions to ensure sustained advancement beyond 2030.
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