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UK Science Adviser, International Peers to Boost Tech Ties – Mirage News


The Government Chief Scientific Adviser and her counterparts from the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand have agreed to bolster science and technology cooperation to help meet “the greatest challenges of our time”.

In a statement released following their first face-to-face meeting in Ottawa in June, the 5 affirm their commitment to providing evidence-based advice and improving coordination across the science and research systems within and between their countries.

We affirm our commitment to leveraging science and technology to meet the greatest challenges of our time: climate change, health, security, and economic opportunity. Science and technology are critical to advance global prosperity, to bridge divides, and to expand opportunities for every person.

The UK’s Angela McLean, Australia’s Cathy Foley, Canada’s Mona Nemer, New Zealand’s Juliet Gerrard (in post until 30 June 2024), and the United States’ Arati Prabhakar also emphasise the importance of high-quality research producing evidence that decision-makers can rely on, and managing the risks of technologies to seize their benefits.

Read the full statement.

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