"SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY"

Economic and Social Council changes theme, sets date of 2019 Session, elects members of six subsidiary bodies, at 7th plenary.

Briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

February 11th marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The theme for 2019 is “Investment in Women and Girls for Inclusive Green Growth,” and a two-day event began today at UN Headquarters in New York, bringing together global experts and leaders to evaluate the economic and social impact of women’s participation in science-based sustainable development programmes. UNIFEED

Economic and Social Council fills vacancies in 11 subsidiary bodies, delays action on draft decision changing theme of 2019 session at 6th plenary meeting.

General Assembly adopts 8 resolutions promoting cooperation with regional groups, 1 on impact of rapid technological change on 2030 agenda goals at 40th plenary meeting.

General Assembly adopts 8 resolutions promoting cooperation with regional groups, 1 on impact of rapid technological change on 2030 agenda goals at 39th plenary meeting.

General Assembly adopts resolution encouraging stronger international cooperation for peacefully using outer space to drive sustainable development at 26th plenary meeting.

Economic and Social Council elects Vice-President, adopts working arrangements for 2019 Session at 4th plenary meeting.

The United Nations’ Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) resumed today at the UN headquarters in Geneva its second meeting to discuss among states options for addressing the human rights, humanitarian, ethical and security challenges posed by fully autonomous weapons systems. UNTV CH

South Sudan crisis, detrimental impact of Israeli occupation, among texts adopted as Economic and Social Council concludes coordination and management meeting.