Established in 2017, Science20 (S20) is one of the youngest engagement groups of the G20.
S20 supports G20 by fostering an official dialogue with the scientific community and is normally led by the national science academy of the host country.
The core purpose of the S20 Engagement Group is to present policymakers with consensus-based recommendations for the chosen topics of interest.
These science-driven recommendations are formulated through task forces comprising international experts.
To support and guide the task forces, a G20 Sherpa is also appointed. Each task force focuses on one encompassing topic that is relevant to scientists, policymakers and society alike.
Analogous to the G20, it has a non-permanent rotating secretariat and operates like a forum rather than as an organisation.
This year’s S20 theme is Disruptive Science for Innovative and Sustainable Development.