Science literacy benefits touted

Informed citizens can deal better with technical issues in society, conference told

Experts at the World Conference on Science Literacy in Beijing are calling for the worldwide promotion of public literacy in science, saying it plays an important role in the sustainable development of mankind.

Various approaches were shared, with the aim of building an international exchange platform and a global cooperation mechanism to push scientific literacy, which will eventually enhance human well-being and create a better future, said Yuan Yaxiang, vice-president of the China Association for Science and Technology.