In advance of next week's G8 summit in Deauville, France, the science academies of those eight nations and five others today released statements recommending that their governments take action to improve water quality, sanitation, and science education. Noting that almost 2.6 billion people worldwide lack proper sanitation and 900 million lack clean water, the academies urged steps to develop sanitation infrastructure, with a priority on facilities for schools. The academies also recommended efforts to improve science and technology education worldwide, in order to foster economic growth and advances in health, food security, and sustainable energy.
Statement on Water and Health
Statement on Education for a Science-Based Global Development