This Science and Technology Workshop was convened from 2-5 August to give scientists and engineers from the region the opportunity to prepare joint positions and inputs for the regional preparatory processes to UNCSD (Rio+20) and to discuss views with policy makers and other key actors. Topics included: priority issues for Rio+20; the link between science, education and policy and how to strengthen this link in order to ensure early detection of emerging crises and quick response actions; the needs of science and technology in the region, in order to contribute best to sustainable development in the region and to international endeavours of sustainability science; and how science and engineering can contribute to a green economy.
The outcome of the workshop will be presented at the Latin America and the Caribbean Intergovernmental Regional Preparatory Meeting for Rio+20, which will take place from 7-9 September 2011, in Santiago (Chile).
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