A/78/L.70

United Nations

General AssemblyDistr.: Limited
10 May 2024
Original: English

Seventy-eighth session
Agenda item 18
Sustainable development
Finland, Ghana, India, Peru, South Africa and Turkmenistan:* draft resolution

International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, 2025
The General Assembly,
Recalling its resolutions 53/199 of 15 December 1998 and 61/185 of20 December 2006 on the proclamation of international years, and Economic andSocial Council resolution 1980/67 of 25 July 1980 on international years andanniversaries,
Stressing that increased global cooperation, awareness and education i nquantum science and technology could help to address the challenges of achieving
sustainable development and the Sustainable Development Goals and improving thequality of life in countries around the world,
Recalling the need to mobilize and scale up the means of implementation,including financing, for science, technology and innovation, including the field ofquantum science and technology, especially in developing countries, in support of theSustainable Development Goals,Emphasizing that quantum science and technology is vital for economic
advancement and that its potential applications could address basic needs such as
food, health, sustainable cities and communities, communications, clean water andenergy, and support climate action,
Acknowledging the need to collectively address the challenges posed byquantum science and technology,
Recognizing that the year 2025 coincides with the 100th anniversary of thedevelopment of the methods of quantum mechanics that have led to its prominence i nboth science and technology today,
Stressing that the celebration of scientific discoveries provides an opportunity
to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics education and research
for all, including youth, girls and women, especially in developing countries, inemerging technologies, and to encourage their greater participation in science,including opportunities for career development, and recognizing the achievements ofwomen in science,* Any changes to the list of sponsors will be reflected in the official record of the meeting.

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Emphasizing that, at the heart of the International Decade of Sciences for
Sustainable Development, 2024–2033, lies the advancement of basic sciences andrecognizing that quantum science offers unparalleled insights into the behaviour ofmatter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels,
Acknowledging the recommendation made by the General Conference of theUnited Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization at its forty -second
session for the United Nations General Assembly to proclaim 2025 the InternationalYear of Quantum Science and Technology, 1
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Decides to proclaim 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Scienceand Technology;
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Invites the United Nations Educational, Scientific and CulturalOrganization to act as the lead agency and focal point for the Internat ional Year ofQuantum Science and Technology, and invites all Member States of the United
Nations, members of the specialized agencies, observers of the General Assembly, aswell as organizations within the United Nations system and other international andregional organizations, academia, civil society, the private sector and other relevant
stakeholders to observe 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science andTechnology;
3.
Recommends that the International Year of Quantum Science andTechnology should be observed through activities at all levels aimed at increasing
public awareness of the importance of quantum science and applications; enhancing
international, multilateral and interdisciplinary scientific cooperation among research
institutions, researchers and innovators in quantum science and technology; andensuring a focus on the application of quantum science and technology for sustainabledevelopment;
4.
Welcomes initiatives aimed at harnessing quantum science and technology
for sustainable development;
5.
Stresses that the costs of all activities that may arise from theimplementation of the present resolution should be met from voluntary contributions;
6.
Requests the Secretary-General to bring the present resolution to theattention of all Member States, organizations of the United Nations system and otherrelevant stakeholders, including intergovernmental and non-governmentalorganizations, to promote the observance of 2025 as the International Year ofQuantum Science and Technology.

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Records of the General
Conference, Forty-second Session, Paris, 7–22 November 2023, vol. 1, Resolutions, resolution 23.
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