8 September 2026 | Beijing, China
Dr. Ammar Younas spoke at the United Nations Special Meeting on “Leveraging Big Data and Artificial Intelligence to Strengthen National STI Roadmaps for the SDGs,” jointly organized by UN DESA and the International Research Center of Big Data for Sustainable Development Goals (CBAS), during FBAS 2026.
Joining senior experts from Tsinghua University and international scientific organizations on the panel “From Data to Decisions,” Dr. Younas addressed the underrepresentation of local and traditional knowledge in AI-driven policymaking, emphasizing the importance of cultural diversity, knowledge inclusivity, and responsible AI governance in national science, technology, and innovation planning. He also met former President of Mauritius, H.E. Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, during the forum.
