Programme

For the bienium 2008/2009, the priorities for the natural sciences have been defined in the 34C/5 as follows:

• Promoting research and technical capacity building for the sound management of natural resources and for disaster preparedness and mitigation;

• Strengthening national and regional research and innovation systems, capacity-building, the use of technologies and scientific networking, and encouraging the development and implementation of science, technology and innovation policies for sustainable development and poverty eradication.