worldwide, UNESCO has an important role to play in the common effort to achieve
the SDGs.
This publication allows a larger audience to benefit from the high-level researches presented during the 2016 edition of the Conference, in key areas for sustainable development such as energy, disasters risk reduction, medical technologies,
urban development, ICT, and humanitarian action.
EPFL is hosting the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development since
2007. UNESCO is grateful for its remarkable work in collaboration with partners
from emerging and developing countries, which contributes to poverty reduction
and sustainable development.
Geneva, Switzerland
2017
Flavia Schlegel United Nation, Education, Scientific
and Cultural Organization—UNESCO
vi
Foreword
the SDGs.
This publication allows a larger audience to benefit from the high-level researches presented during the 2016 edition of the Conference, in key areas for sustainable development such as energy, disasters risk reduction, medical technologies,
urban development, ICT, and humanitarian action.
EPFL is hosting the UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development since
2007. UNESCO is grateful for its remarkable work in collaboration with partners
from emerging and developing countries, which contributes to poverty reduction
and sustainable development.
Geneva, Switzerland
2017
Flavia Schlegel United Nation, Education, Scientific
and Cultural Organization—UNESCO
vi
Foreword