First Speaker for the Science, Prof. Martin Lees, former Secretary General of Club of Rome, talks about The Role of Science, Technology & Innovation in the Transition to a Green Economy.

Q and A session for Jeffrey Sachs, the keynote speaker - Connect Asia - Building a Green Society

Science and technology are key components of social integration, sustainable development and poverty eradication based on equity, freedom, justice, governance and solidarity. The UNESCO's Basic sciences programme deals with molecular biology, biotechnology, chemistry, pure and applied physics and mathematics, as well as interdisciplinary areas that underlie human health, the preservation of the environment and human well-being.