TEHRAN With 18 UNESCO Chairs in numerous fields, including education, lives sciences, social and human sciences, and interaction and details, Iran is working to take advantage of the capacity of these chairs to deepen clinical and research study partnerships worldwide.To highlight the value of UNESCO Chairs in advancing scientific exchange, diplomacy, and sustainable advancement, the Iranian National Commission for UNESCO in partnership with the UNESCO Tehran Office, organized the very first conference of UNESCO Chairs in Iran, the UNESCO website revealed in a news release on February 23.
Addressing the opening event, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, who also acts as the President of the National Commission for UNESCO in Iran, emphasized the important function of UNESCO Chairs in promoting scientific research study and the exchange of knowledge across borders.He required increased assistance for these chairs, especially in the cultural sector, and advocated for their expansion beyond Tehran to universities and institutions throughout the country.The official kept in mind that despite obstacles such as financial constraints and worldwide sanctions, Iran continues to make exceptional development in fields like nanotechnology, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence.Irans Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Ahmad Pakatchi, for his part, stressed the essential role of science in building bridges in between nations and cultivating worldwide cooperation.Secretary-General of Irans National Commission for UNESCO, Hassan Fartousi, stressed the importance of reinforcing national and worldwide cooperation; he likewise highlighted the function of these chairs in dealing with worldwide difficulties such as environment modification, bioethics, and artificial intelligence, underlining their capability to promote tranquil dialogue through clinical engagement.The Head of the UNESCO Tehran Office, Ieng Srong, also provided essential insights into the role of UNESCO Chairs.
He described them as more than simply scholastic proving ground, noting their significance in addressing emerging international obstacles.
He discussed the efforts being made to connect UNESCO Chairs with funding sources and global research networks to maximize their effect and sustainability.For her turn, Ms.
Prince, UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Programme Manager, highlighted the value of global interaction and cooperation, especially through South-South cooperation designs.
She likewise highlighted that the social impacts of UNESCO Chairs exceed education and research study, requiring more active involvement of these chairs in worldwide projects.
She highlighted the vital function of host organizations and their dedications, prompting university leaders to actively support UNESCO Chairs.
Ms Prince likewise underscored the need to reinforce the interaction and exposure of the chairs through the development of sites and continuous updates.The occasion, which brought together university presidents and UNESCO Chairholders, continued with a capacity-building session.
This session provided Chairholders with the opportunity to share their knowledge and experiences; it likewise acted as a constructive platform for exploring techniques to tackle their difficulties and boost their effect in the future.Key issues raised by Chairholders during this session included spending plan restrictions, identified as the most significant obstacle in this field.
Due to financial restrictions, some Chairs collaborate with non-profit companies and NGOs.
Furthermore, one Chair team stressed the requirement to develop a legal structure to govern the Chairs operations at the nationwide level, especially in supplying policy advice.Chairholders likewise expressed their commitment to supplying instructional support for people residing in conflict-affected regions.As UNESCO Chairs expand into new disciplines and enhance ties with worldwide organizations, Iran is well-positioned to play an even more influential function in worldwide scientific dialogue and policy development.By continuing to nurture these collaborations, Iran supports the improvement of science and its vital role in building a sustainable future for all.Organizing future events with a stronger focus on technical discussions and capacity-building will even more profit from this capacity, enhancing the effect of these Chairs.MT/ MG