The Global University Presidents' Forum on the Role of Universities in the 2030 Agenda, organized by Zhejiang University, was held online on 24 March 2021. Professor Norihiko Tokitoh, executive vice-president for research, evaluation, and industry-government-academia collaboration, participated in the forum on behalf of Kyoto University. In a session titled "Advancing Scientific Collaboration", Professor Tokitoh delivered a presentation about Kyoto University's efforts to advance the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The forum participants issued a joint statement on the 2030 Agenda, and it is anticipated that the forum will help promote academic collaboration contributing to the SDGs.
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