Honourable members, over the past two decades, a number of successful initiatives were put in place to facilitate the use of the available science fo… - Trusty Gina

Science, technology and innovation must never be understood as for the specialized elite divorced from society that it finds itself.

As part of this gender commitment, we will be intentional about women in science, technology and innovation. In this regard – Chairperson – allow me to recognize my special guest, Miss Senamile Masango, a Nuclear scientist, an alumni of the European organization for Nuclear Research called CERN, Non-Executive Board Director at SA Nuclear corporation called NECSA. She empowers women in the engineering and science field.

As part of this societal focus, South Africa plays a significant role in advancing the global knowledge base on climate change and environmental sustainability.