The United Nations (UN) has appointed a Nigerian, Adedoyin Adeleke, as the first African Co-Chair to its Independent Group of Scientists (IGS).
Adeleke will co-chair the group, tasked with preparing the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR).
The GSDR is the UN flagship, evidence-based publication on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, mandated by its member states and issued once every four years.
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It is designed to strengthen the science-policy-society interface and provide actionable recommendations to world leaders.
In a post on its website, the UN said, “United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed a new group of independent scientists to draft the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR).
“This will be the third in a series of quadrennial reports, following the 2019 and 2023 editions.
“It aims to strengthen the science-policy-society interface and serve as a robust, evidence-based tool to support policymakers in accelerating progress toward poverty eradication and sustainable development.”
As Co-Chair, Adeleke, who is the executive director of Green Growth Africa, will guide the team of experts drawn from diverse scientific disciplines and regions, to ensure the 2027 report delivers cutting-edge insights on emerging challenges and transformative pathways for sustainable development.
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“I am deeply humbled to announce my appointment by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres as Co-Chair of the Independent Group of Scientists (IGS) that will prepare the 2027 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR).
“I am honoured to be the first African Co-Chair and the first Nigerian ever appointed to this distinguished group of 15 eminent scientists from across the world.
“Together, we will deliver evidence-based insights to inform the 2027 SDG Summit and accelerate transformative action for people and planet,” Adeleke said in a note shared by Financial Services Innovators (FSI).
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