UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development
UNCSTD
UNCSTD serves as a focal point for science and technology matters within the UN system, providing leadership in developing policies and strategies for harnessing technology for development.
Topic
Preventing Ethical and Economic Crises from Autonomous AI Systems Governing Critical Infrastructure and Workforces
Topic
Promoting Global Data Sharing Policies to Support Scientific Research and Development
Committee Overview
The UN Commission on Science and Technology for Development (CSTD) is a subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Established in 1992, CSTD serves as the UN's focal point for science, technology, and innovation matters within the United Nations system, providing leadership in developing policies and strategies for harnessing science, technology and innovation for development.
Key Focus Areas
- Artificial intelligence governance and ethics
- Digital transformation and infrastructure
- Science, technology and innovation policy
- Data governance and privacy
- Emerging technologies assessment
- Technology transfer and capacity building