34. 2022 年 3 月，科学和技术促进发展委员会举行第二十五届会议，部长级讨论强调了科学、技术和创新在推动全面落实《2030 年可持续发展议程》的同时更好克服 COVID-19 大流行实现恢复方面的作用。与会者继续对 COVID-19 大流行期间暴露的数字连通性明显差距感到关切，重申需要加强科学研究方面的国际合作，并通过技术转让和能力建设加强技术合作。会议的一个优先事项是在大流行后的世界中利用科学、技术和创新促进可持续城市发展。这次讨论确定了发展中国家在实现城市和城郊地区的宜居性、经济繁荣和环境可持续性三大目标方面面临的诸多挑战。
34. In March 2022, the twenty-fifth session of Commission on Science and Technology for Development was held, where ministerial discussions highlighted the role of science, technology and innovation in building back better from the COVID-19 pandemic, while advancing the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Participants remained concerned over the digital connectivity gaps, as shown clearly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and reiterated the need for enhanced international collaboration in scientific research and strengthened technological cooperation through technology transfers and capacity - building. A priority of the session was the use of science, technology and innovation for sustainable urban development in a post-pandemic world. This discussion identified the numerous challenges faced by developing countries in fulfilling the triad goals of liveability, economic prosperity and environmental sustainability in urban and peri-urban areas.