Knowledge and Diplomacy: Science Advice in the United Nations System Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Policy and Global Affairs (Author), Development Security and Cooperation (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309084903 ISBN-13: 9780309084901 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $39.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2003 |
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BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Public Policy - Science & Technology Policy - Science | Biotechnology |
LCCN: 2003544875 |
Physical Information: 120 pages |
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Publisher Description: In the international effort to advance human health, welfare, and development while better managing and conserving the environment and natural resources, there is a clear and growing recognition of the role of scientific and technical knowledge in global governance. This has created an urgent need for the United Nations to equip itself with the capability to bring scientific knowledge to inform international decision making. Given the complexity and diversity of United Nations programs, organs, and mandates, this report focuses on the main functions of the United Nations that affect international governance in the fields related to sustainable development, with reference to the taxonomy of the key United Nations organs in which these functions are undertaken. Efforts have been made to ensure that the major categories of United Nations organs have been covered and therefore the results of the review are representative of the functioning of the United Nations system. |