In this episode of Civic Education, we celebrate CSIR’s 80 years of transformative innovation. The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and CSIR highlight milestones like lithium-ion battery technology and the Global STIC conference, fostering sustainable development through global collaboration.

Through science and technology, we explore how South Africa drives progress for a sustainable future, addressing challenges like inequality and environmental risks.

🔍 Key Takeaways:

• An overview of CSIR’s 80-year legacy of innovation
• How the CSIR-Global STIC conference advances sustainability
• The role of science in supporting national and AU Agenda 2063 goals
• Opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to improve lives

🎧 This episode is proudly brought to you by SABC Radio Education in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation.

🌐 Learn more at: www.dsti.gov.za Follow DSTI on X @dstigovza, TikTok, and YouTube.