Table 1. 10 key priority areas identified by UNESCO and confirmed by Member States as the initial focus for RSSR implementation and monitoring. (UNESCO, 2017).

1. Responsibility of science towards the United Nations’ ideals of human dignity, progress, justice, peace, welfare of humankind, and respect for the environment.

2. Need for science to meaningfully interact with society and vice versa.

3. Role of science in national policy and decision- making, international cooperation, and development.

4. Promotion of science as a common good.

5. Inclusive and non-discriminatory work conditions and access to education and employment in science.

6. Any scientific conduct is subject to universal human rights standards.

7. Balancing the freedoms, rights, and responsibilities of researchers.

8. Scientific integrity and ethical codes of conduct for science and research and their technical applications.

9. Importance of human capital for a sound and responsible science system.

10. Role of Member States in creating an enabling environment for science and research.