SCIENCE SUMMIT - AT UNGA79 - Reciprocity in Multilateral Research Collaboration Conclusions

SCIENCE SUMMIT AT UNGA79 Reciprocity in Multilateral 17 September 2024 Research Collaboration CURE Life Sciences Lab, New York City Conclusions The event ‘Reciprocity in Multilateral Research Collaboration’ was organised by Science Europe and the Research Council of Norway (RCN) as part of the Science Summit during the 79th UN General Assembly. [...] The dialogue explored the critical importance of freedom to carry out research, equitable access to scientific information and research infrastructures, while considering science as a public good. [...] The following remarks present the main messages from the discussion towards establishing more and better reciprocity in research collaboration, as well as the strong calls to transcend geopolitical boundaries and to advocate inclusive technologies that were emphasised during the event. [...] Furthermore, it is necessary to boost the South–South and North–South instruments of International Co- operation, highlighting that the global South also has a lot of rich knowledge to share. [...] To progress collectively, it is essential to increase the recognition of the historical context of our knowledge systems and the role that indigenous knowledges play in shaping them.