G20 agree on open innovation strategy and recommendations for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in science, technology and innovation (20/09/2024)

At the G20 Research and Innovation (R&I) Ministers' meeting held in Manaus, Brazil, on September 18-19, leaders discussed "Open Innovation for a Just and Sustainable Development."

In their resulting Ministerial declaration, the ministers emphasised that open science and innovation are essential tools for addressing global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss, as well as for driving progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.