IISc, Bengaluru to be G20 science working group’s secretariat

  • The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru has been named the Secretariat for Science 20 (S20), the G20 summit’s science working group.
  • S20 2023 theme is ‘Disruptive Science for Innovative and Sustainable Development.’
  • S20 has been set up as part of efforts by G20 to address global challenges including climate change mitigation and sustainable development.
  • G20 is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union.