G20 brings together top and emerging scientific powers of the world that produce approximately 85% of global scientific knowledge. It is an effective platform to discuss and achieve solutions to some of the long pending as well as the anticipated issues related to scientific research, technology development and deployment. The Chief Science Advisers (or their equivalents) are embedded within the highest level of governance and have a prominent role in shaping the policy choices by providing evidence-driven science advice.

As part of India’s G20 presidency, we propose to facilitate the G20 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable to discuss and develop common frameworks on select agenda.