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Chairman of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro who is also the Chair of Science20 (S20), one of the involvement groups in the G20 hopes that the G20 forum can increase the role and contribution of science and technology in overcoming climate change and creating clean or emission-free air. pollution.

"The G20 needs to strengthen cooperation to address clean air quality, climate change, and increase the contribution of science and technology to improve the quality of life," said Chairman of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences (AIPI) Satryo Soemantri Brodjonegoro in the S20 High-Level Policy International Webinar on Applying webinar. Science and Technology for Clean Air and Climate Co-benefits, Thursday (30/6/2022).

He said the G20 should encourage the ability of countries to use science and technology to provide scientific evidence to make decisions in conditions of uncertainty. Where quantitative assessment alone will not be sufficient to guide national policy making.

These national policies and strategic steps are primarily aimed at creating clean air and controlling climate change in order to improve the quality of life of the people.

Satryo said this webinar aims to encourage south-south knowledge sharing among Asian countries, on improving air quality and reducing carbon emissions.

"I hope you all have a productive and fruitful discussion to enrich the Science20 Communique for the benefit of the G20 commitments, and for the betterment of the future of 'our only planet'," he said.

The role of robust data is also highlighted for developing a comprehensive clean air and low carbon policy, discussing recent advances in clean technology in Asia, and mechanisms for accelerating clean technology improvements. (RRI)