Senior Officials Join CIFAL Shanghai Sustainability Training

Day four of the training program at UNITAR featured insightful sessions led by experts in various fields. Mr. Kjartan Sorenson, Senior Programme Specialist, provided a tutorial on UNITAR and UNCTAD s Digital Academy, which aims to equip civil servants with skills for implementing digital government systems. He highlighted the successful pilot project in Kenya, showcasing the delivery of e-government tools. Mr. Luca Dell-Oro, Senior Programme Specialist at UNOSAT, discussed the use of satellite imagery and geospatial technologies to enhance climate and disaster resilience. He emphasized the importance of earth observation technology, emergency mapping services, and space applications in building resilience against climate change and disasters. The final session of the day was delivered by Mr. Mejia, who focused on the role of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG), and Sustainable Development in decision-making processes. He stressed the significance of responsible innovation and science and technology in addressing global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and infrastructure development. To conclude the training program, participants engaged in a SWOT analysis led by Mr. Stephen Joyce, an Individual Contractor at UNITAR. The analysis aimed to identify internal strengths and weaknesses, as well as external opportunities and threats, related to Shanghai s efforts to become a globally influential Science and Technology Innovation hub. Overall, the training program provided valuable insights into the use of digital government systems, satellite imagery, and ESG principles in addressing global challenges and fostering sustainable growth. The participants gained a deeper understanding of the importance of responsible innovation and science and technology in shaping the future of science and technology innovation hubs.

Source: miragenews.com
Published on 2024-10-02