为加勒比小岛屿发展中国家的可持续发展重新定位科学、技术和创新。政策简报（英）

Repositioning science, technologyand innovation for sustainabledevelopment in Caribbean SIDS Introduction Key messages •Integrate science, technology and innovation (STI) into national and regionalsustainable development action plans and priorities:STI should be embedded as acentralpillar of sustainable development with defined objectives, implementation Establish formal STI regional and national institutions and strengthen coordination: This requires establishing and formalizing interministerial bodies with defined authority onSTI as a core enabler for productive development, multisectoral national, regional andinternational engagement, and budgetary alignment to harmonize sectoral innovation •Effective human capital and integrate diverse knowledge systems:investment inhuman capital while actively valuing and integrating diverse forms of knowledge is required •Strengthendata infrastructure:invest in robust data infrastructure to supportevidence-informed planning and enable the tracking of innovation performance andsocietal outcomes of STI interventions. This includes developing nationally relevant STI •Effective communication and outreach strategies:effective communication strategy forscience, technology and innovation policy implementation should prioritize tailored, clearand accessible messaging for diverse stakeholders, from policymakers to vulnerable Caribbean small island developing States face a complex convergence of structuralvulnerabilities that profoundly threaten their long-term development. These challenges includeacute climate vulnerability (manifesting as hurricanes, sea-level rise, salination, biodiversity loss,sargassum influxes and drought), limited land and natural resources, high dependence onimported food, and challenging geographic and economic isolation due to small domestic While Caribbean SIDS increasingly recognize the transformative potential of STI to drive resilience,sustainabilityand economic diversification,this crucial input remains critically underfunded,underrepresented and inadequately integrated into national, regional and global policy settings and planningframeworks. The Caribbean allocates a mere 0.1–0.2% of its GDP to research and development, substantiallybelow the 2% or more invested by leading science economies like the Republic of Korea or the United Statesof America. This underinvestment, heavily concentrated in a few larger economies within Latin America and As a result, STI institutions across the region struggle to meet the demands of rapid advancements inthis field. Significant gaps in coordination, institutional mandates and data systems limit the region's abilityto respond effectively to emerging sustainability challenges. Moreover, existing systems often overlook ormarginalize grassroots, local, and indigenous knowledge and community-driven innovation, thereby limiting Despite these pervasive challenges, promising initiatives demonstrate the potential of STI. Projectssuch as the Resilient Islands Programme successfully integrate nature-based solutions with geospatialtechnologies and community science to enhance local resilience in Dominica, Grenada and Jamaica. Nationalprograms in Barbados and Jamaica have begun to integrate renewable energy research and development,education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and regulatory innovation tofacilitate energy transitions. Regional organizations, including the ECLAC Conference on Science, Innovationand Information and Communications Technologies, the University of the West Indies and the Caribbean This policy brief advocates for repositioning STI as on the central pillar of Caribbean SIDS sustainabledevelopment. It calls for stronger integration of STI into financing systems and governance arrangements.Keybarriers and persistent gaps include chronic underinvestment, weak institutional coordination, To unlock the full potential of STI, the brief outlines a suite of actionable reforms. These includeformalizing interministerial vertical and horizontal coordination, establishing robust national policies, legislationand regulatory requirements, creating dedicated STI financing mechanisms, strengthening data infrastructure,investing in human capital, and promoting inclusive, participatory innovation governance. Achieving resilient,equitable and sustainable development for Caribbean SIDS requires elevating STI from a peripheral concern to 1. Policy context and rationale Despitebroad recognition of its potential,STI remains structurally marginalized within Caribbeandevelopment planning. While countries such as Grenada, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago have adoptedpolicies towards supporting STI in development, these frameworks often lack legal mandates, dedicatedinstitutional arrangements, financing mechanisms or integration into development strategies and public This marginalization is compounded by weak institutional coordination. STI is typically housed inministries of educat