Angelika Wirtz

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is a global organization that partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis and drive sustainable growth. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and operates subsidiaries in Israel, United States, and Ukraine. With over 20,000 employees worldwide, UNDP operates in more than 170 countries and territories, offering local insight to empower lives and build resilient nations. As the leading United Nations organization fighting to end poverty, inequality, and climate change, UNDP works collaboratively with countries to address national development challenges and build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet.

The International Council for Science is an organization that brings together natural and social sciences and humanities to provide scientific expertise, advice, and influence on issues of major concern to both science and society. The organization is based in Paris, France, and has subsidiaries in France. The organization catalyzes and convenes scientific guidance through a unique membership. The ISC recently participated in the HLPF 2023, mobilizing evidence-based, politically independent, and actionable scientific guidance.