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Roles of science and technology highlighted to achieve sustainable development goals
Society
Ulaanbaatar/MONTSAME/
The International Atomic Energy Agency /IAEA/ organized a Ministerial
Conference on Nuclear Science and Technology: Addressing Current and Emerging
Development Challenges in Vienna, Austria on November 28-30.
During the Conference, Ministers of IAEA Member States responsible for science and technology matters,
and Mongolian delegation shared their national experiences, cooperation
achievements and further objectives.
Mongolian representative highlighted the roles of science and technology in achieving
the 2030 Agenda of Sustainable Development and that using nuclear science and
technology in socioeconomic sectors such as agriculture, health and environment
will increase actual benefits.
Mentioning that
the IAEA renders supports to Mongolia’s endeavors in introducing nuclear
technology and methodology, strengthening human resource and intensifying
scientific researches, the Mongolian representative introduced some of
effective experiences being realized in the country, for instance introduction of
advanced methodology and equipment under cooperation with the IAEA for improvement
of cancer treatment, its accessibility and human resource.
Concluding the
Ministerial Conference, Ministers of the Member States of IAEA approved a
Declaration that appeals to promote the development of nuclear science and
technology to achieve the SDGs, expand their use and make it accessible,
thereby meeting national development priorities of each Member State and
contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
